I love the local library here! its a great place to hang out, there are lots of community programs taking place there- learn to read programs, book clubs, people milling about...

Things I love about it :

1) The marble steps that are worn down by the many decades of use. It is a historic building, and feels like it (while having modern amenities).

2) Free internet  ( a modern amenity)

3) "crazy mocha" cafe - italian sodas and coffee :)  (see above)

4) glimpses of antiquity- the ornate sitting well with the modern

5) the friendly staff - one of whom gave me a quick tour when he saw me photographing, and showed me the "original' tile floor they found (and have now preserved) while doing a minor renovation.

6) great book selection - new stuff old stuff , books are well-featured on tables

7) lots of comfy chairs, loungers, comfy leather arm chairs, rocking chairs... and good reading lights placed next to them. did i mention its comfy?

8)  borrow 50 items - DVDs, CDs, books, magazines...

The only thing missing now is a library cat! Such things do exist  http://spencerlibrary.com/deweybio.htm
gotta love the library.