Library Visit

So, I managed to make it down to a public library the other day; this is what I observed.

This was the first time visiting this particular library. I was somewhat surprised by its size, rather small by most standards; the place was, however, busy-a good sign. I made my way to the Teen Annex section. I was somewhat unimpressed with the size of the collection; it occupied only an area of shelves roughly 12 feet in length, included was a grouping of lounge chairs and a table, several computer workstations and a rather stylish faux house plant.

The collection itself was relatively diverse with an arrangement of the usual suspects of materials. Additionally, there were plenty of Graphic Novels, both of the 'domestic' sort, but also a bunch of magna. A small rack of magazines was also present, but they seemed to cater to wide audience-interesting subject variety nonetheless (science, geography, sports, fashion).

The Teen Annex area was basically void of any evidence of human activity expect for myself, an older gentlemen reading a newspaper (in one of the comfortable chairs) and the vociferous singing of a children’s activity session which was being conducted just 10 feet away in the children's section; they were singing some of my all-time favourites: head, shoulders, knees, and toes (it is an oldie but a goodie). I suspect the time of day was the reason I saw no YA's, I suspect they were at school. Additionally, it appears that the community itself in which this library is located is generally populated by the older folks, so I doubt that they receive too many YAs.