I enjoyed the article “No Talking in the Library” in the March/April issue and think it is very relevant at this time. My grandson is in college and having problems studying. He says his roommate is always on the phone talking to his girlfriend or has the TV on, and he can’t concentrate on his studies. I suggested he go to the library and study. He said that the library was the worst place because that’s where the guys and girls meet, so there is a lot of conversation always going on. That was a surprise to me because I always thought, as Peter Gerstenzang did, that libraries were for quiet reading and studying. Guess I’m behind the times once more. Where can a person go to be quiet anymore? Good question.
Pat
Smyrna, Georgia
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Hi Pat: Glad you enjoyed the piece. Let’s hope there’s a ripple effect. Best, Peter G
With all due respect to Steve Martin–as a dyed-in-the-wool fan of the “wild and crazy guy”, I mean that sincerely–that little whirring sound Mr. Gerstenzang might be hearing (aside from noisy library patrons)is the sound of Clifton Webb and Tony Galbreath spinning in their graves.
As a volunteer at the local public library here in Menomonie, Wis (an hr. east of the Twin Cities)I might add, no strong odors either–just like they’re trying to run up the proverbial flagpole in Chicago.