Waitlisted

I'm still waiting to read A Dance of Dragons...I'm next on the hold list at my library, but it's been "In Transit" since Friday! On Sunday I thought, "Well, I've waited this long...I can wait one more day rather than going to Half Price Books and buying it," and I thought the same thing yesterday, and now it's Tuesday and I'm kicking myself. Shoulda bought it Friday, and then I could have read it at the beach last weekend.

My IDEAL Library would have:
Desks and chairs in a quiet space for studying, reading, and writing
Small meeting rooms for group discussions and study groups
A kids area separate from the adult area/study area so they can be loud and not disturb others
Summer reading programs for kids, teens, AND adults
Access for members to online databases such as JSTOR
Computer access and printer/copier access
A decent lending library with the ability to send for other books at nearby libraries
A good supply of newer books I don't want to buy in hardcover as soon as they come out

San Antonio is building some new libraries, so I sent an email to the director hoping to get my input at least heard, though I doubt that it will make a difference. So far the best library I have been to in Central Texas as far as space goes is the Round Rock Public Library. The Cody Branch of the San Antonio Public Library System is one of the WORST. The kid's area kind of rings the entire library, and their sheiks and tantrums ECHO in the high-ceiling room. (I'm sure my son will be among them soon!) There is one big meeting room but it is almost always in use and not available for regular patrons to reserve. It's a terrible space.

Alas, maybe someday I'll be wonderful enough to grant the city funds for a library in my name, and build it to my specifications!