My co-worker was shocked I don't have a library card

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Is this a shocking piece of information?

Generally.  Not me, specifically.

I didn't think so.

Please weigh in.

[lucky513]

The last library card I had was in 3rd grade

not shocking

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I have numerous library cards, mostly to borrow e-books though. The last time I set foot into a library (to look for a book) was probably 4-5 years ago. I had a 10th grade English teacher tell us to not marry someone who doesn't have a library card.

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I told her that I didn't even know where the library is in my town. LOL.

[McGavin]

Not shocking.

[hisno1girl]

Not shocking, however I do have a library card.

I read books made out of paper 'n stuff. No e-books for me.

[fluffaluff]

I've always had a library card. Love the library. But I know most people probably don't, so I wouldn't think it was weird or shocking.

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Well, I don't have an e-reader either, so that's not my excuse. Hahahahaha.

[agnes]

I haven't been to the library in I don't know how long?

[DotAndBuzz]

No, not that shocking that you don't have a library card.

I'm also pretty sure that my kids come down with a stomach bug every single time we go to the library, even though I use sanitizer on their hands the second we leave. I'm all "ooh, I'm going to be a good mom and take my kids to the library," then 24-48 hrs later BOOM. sick. I'm kind of over it.

[snickers]

I have a library card because my mom signed me up when I was like 5, I still have that same card. I doubt they would ever accept it now lol. I've been to library since, but the thought of a library book kinda grosses me out for some reason.

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May 17, 2013 20:48:05 GMT -5 DotAndBuzz said:

No, not that shocking that you don't have a library card.

I'm also pretty sure that my kids come down with a stomach bug every single time we go to the library, even though I use sanitizer on their hands the second we leave. I'm all "ooh, I'm going to be a good mom and take my kids to the library," then 24-48 hrs later BOOM. sick. I'm kind of over it.

This is an excellent reason NEVER TO GO TO THE LIBRARY.

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May 17, 2013 20:48:17 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan said:

We go at least once a week. I would get bored to death reading DS the same books.

If you didn't have a kid, do you think you'd still go?

[copperboom]

I only have a library card because I have a child.

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May 17, 2013 20:49:54 GMT -5 cjoy said:

We poors love our free stuff.

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I don't spend money on books.

I just don't read.

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May 17, 2013 20:51:49 GMT -5 cjoy said:

May 17, 2013 20:51:03 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

I don't spend money on books.

I just don't read.

"I pay someone to read to me."

I kid, I kid.

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It's the same person who wipes my ass for me.

[Deleted]

Eh not surprising in this day and age. I do have a library card, but we haven't been in ages because I owe them money. Also they are closed for renovations until June so there is that.

[BNL2]

I love the library and see no point in buying books so I have a library card. Even with my love for the library, I only get books by reserving them first so that I only have to go and pick them up. I'm not shocked at all that most people don't want to go through the hassle of going to the library. Most of the my friends don't have library cards and even DH refuses to get one. He just makes me check out the books he wants.

[LeggsBenedict]

I went to the library about a week ago.

For the first time in probably 8 years.

[LeggsBenedict]

Oh, wait. I did go during college, but that was strictly for research. But even then, I didn't have a public library card, just my school id.

My recent trip was motivated by 1) being too poor to buy the rest of the books in a series I was reading, and 2) not wanting to buy a fuck ton of vegetarian/vegan cookbooks.

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Tomorrow I'm getting a haircut and going to the library afterward.

Adventure!

[chickadee77]

I only have a library card because I have a Kindle. Also, because I read somewhere between 5-10 books a week and am waaaaay too cheap to be buying that shit, especially if they're bubble gum books that I won't read more than once.

[toepick]

This post is making me sad. (I'm a librarian). Free books, free movies, free e-books, free audiobooks. What's not to love?

I haven't bought a book in years.

[RoxMonster]

I don't have a library card. I got one a few years ago but let it expire since I never used it. I don't mind purchasing Nook books, and I can also borrow books from the library where I work.

[bluetopaz]

I have one, but we have a branch 5 minutes from our house, and I love reading but hate buying books. I don't find it shocking to think that someone wouldn't have one though.

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May 17, 2013 21:12:50 GMT -5 bluetopaz said:

I have one, but we have a branch 5 minutes from our house, and I love reading but hate buying books. I don't find it shocking to think that someone wouldn't have one though.

Apparently I can walk to mine.

Dun dun dun!

[ProfessorArtNerd]

My mil is a library aide. She got me my library card and renews my books for me all the time. I also have libraries at both of my schools, but in four years ive never been inside the one at the community college.

[kaybee85]

I guess my initial reaction is SAY WHAT?! but a lot of people I know never go to the library. Now I mostly download ebooks and audiobooks, but I still physically go in sometimes. I really never buy books, so the library is where I get all my reading material. I just hate having to return stuff, so I try to get the digital files.

[purrbox]

What's a library?

Seriously, though, haven't been in a loooooong time.

[LeggsBenedict]

May 17, 2013 21:05:07 GMT -5 toepick said:

This post is making me sad. (I'm a librarian). Free books, free movies, free e-books, free audiobooks. What's not to love?

I haven't bought a book in years.

I fully intend on walking to ours a bunch this summer, as long as you tell me what books to read.