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It's happening. The funding for libraries across the US is getting clawed back, and I suspect many (the majority) will eventually close permanently.
Here in the EU, the vibe in libraries is decidedly "get your books and GTFO". The old timey welcoming vibe and friendly librarians are a thing of the past.
Here in the EU
I wish people would stop painting their experience as the default for 500M people in 30-ish countries across an entire continent.
For my part I'd prefer if y'all stopped doing the same to the US, but neither of us is going to get what we want so just move on.
That's a bit too generalising. The libraries where I live do a lot to make libraries also a place for reading and socialising
Wish I could say the same. In the last few years almost all small libraries in my region closed. I used to have one in my own village. Now I have to visit the nearest town. Lack of budget... just like what will kill the US libraries.
Where? My small library in rural France has book clubs, story time (on site and at the public pool), vintage and modern gaming consoles, art shows, craft workshops, and more.
Flanders.
"Hi-diddly-ho, librarinos! Get your books and GET THE FUCK OUT!"
