Random thoughts about public libraries

One of my favorite things about libraries has always been the community boards out in the lobby. That and the handouts they have for everything you could think of. If you want to know what's going on around town, specifically the smaller things, including small businesses like yoga studios, etc., you knew you could look there. That's what I miss the most where I work, because we're not allowed by the county to have such boards. You'd think the county would want its citizens to gather together. Oh well.

Why do so many people check out xmas books and films from the library throughout the year? I guess some people don't worry about ruining the xmas spirit before the holiday season arrives. It just astounds me because I would have thought most people waited until holiday season to get in the mood.

You can go a whole year at the library without being asked something, then two people ask in a row. It is so strange. Anyone who has ever worked retail knows that people always come in waves. It's generally feast or famine, all or nothing, a waiting line or an empty building. I want to know why that happens.