This is the utopia, but unfortunately, delinquents and no-good doers will harass the people in late night libraries and cafes. There is a cafe in my hometown that used to run 24/7 but anti-social behaviour made them close much earlier. Granted it has been an issue before, but the pandemic solidified the decision to no longer serve 24/7, especially with people no longer spending much time outside of their home any longer than it used to be.
In Brussels there is a library that’s “open” as late as 22:00. There’s an after hours program where you register for after hours access, sign an agreement, and your library card can be used to unlock the door. Staff is gone during off hours but cameras are on. Members are not allowed to enter with non-members (can’t let anyone tailgate you incl. your friends).
This sounds cool as fuck. There would be literal book clubs hanging out at night. People are so overworked that most don't even socialize properly these days. Hanging out with folks to gush over that one series all of them enjoyed, without damaging your health or risking anyone else's. But we get this instead...
We need more third places.
I agree, and we should remove the books and have low lighting instead, and people that serve drinks, and snacks, and we shouldn’t bother having quiet areas so we can do more socializing. Also there should be music and wait…
but but that wouldnt be profitable
Taking note for my writings. 💚
Look at Mr. Moneybags over here drinking at a bar
I would love that!
My area is able to keep them open for about 7 total minutes yearly.
Barnes and Noble
Why at night, lets utilise the day more by not working 8 hours.
Most libraries have rooms you can reserve and many libraries are open on the later side. I've gone to a gathering at the library at night. It wasn't very late, but it was until 7 or 8. I bet if I bribed the librarian, we could have stayed later.
