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What are some places you can spend time where you're protected from the elements and it doesn't cost anything to be there? (lemmy.world)

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The classic example is libraries, but ideally I'm thinking of places you can have a conversation.

Interested in types of places ("libraries") or specific places. Growing up we would wander around the local grocery store which was open 24 hours.

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[-] Vintercon@lemmy.world 63 points 10 months ago

Most public libraries aren't the stereotypical "shhhh" environment you may remember. Go visit your local library and try it.

Source - library worker last 7 years

[-] CoderKat@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I'm curious, were they ever that stereotypical "shh" environment that movies claimed they were? Because no public library in my lifetime was ever like that (just smaller school libraries), but I can't go back very far. Most libraries I've been to have multiple areas or floors, some which are quiet and others which are allowed to be noisy.

[-] Iliveonsaturdays@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

They were "shh" back in the day, but with time they have become more of a place for activity for the community. When I was a kid in the 80s and early 90s they were definitely more strict with keeping quiet, especially in the reading halls. Library history is actually quite interesting, and the whole development of the library as a key element in building and supporting democracy and community, is worth looking into.

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