Although I was concerned about returning after my last awkward visit, I had research to complete for my children’s book class, and I was too lazy to drive to another library branch. Plus really, should I be forced to do that?
But I didn’t.
I stopped myself...
I was determined to follow the rules, to be in good standing with the library, to again freely surround myself among books.
I paid the fine but wondered if I had been charged $1.50 for loitering in the children’s section last month?
I am proud to say I am a replacement-card-carrying, in-good-standing, library member. But, when I left, that woman will still sitting alone in the children’s section! Very sketchy, if you asked me.
That’s where we differ, I’m direct, give me an answer, & I would have said I’m appauled at you for allowing a lady to talk on her phone, then I would have looked down my nose & walked out. If I owe, I will pay but I would have asked for an invoice. But that’s me & glad your back in good standing.
If it had been any significant amount of money, I would have quizzed her Angi. I’m sure it was some overdue book fine from when I took the kids there ten years ago. I think people get what’s coming to them without me raising a stink:)
I love your attitude! You wouldn’t believe the stink that some people raise at our library when they are totally guilty and they know it!
appalled, lol
Yes they do & love your blogs. Keep them coming.
I’d probably snitched on the cell=phone person!!
Oh, if cell phones were the only problem at the library in my South Dakota town. I seldom go there as people who need a place to go when it is cold take all of the chairs, study rooms, and tables, are far from quiet, and panhandle. Last week a guy pulled a large knife on the fellow library patrons, ran from the library, and ended up being shot by police. I’m surprised that hadn’t happened before. They hired a security guard the next day.
oh my!
I’m glad to know you are back good standing with the library police!