I stand defeated — the Great Neck Library won.
When they stole the “good reads” books from station I got very upset.
I went to the very new “Main” today and discovered them right off the new corridor.
When I arrived, I parked two blocks away as there were thousands of people there. The old stones survived the makeover.
New big bright windows welcomed all comers. Inside there was a vast space, and a few workers.
I returned my book at the desk, and entered. Off to the right was the audio/visual section.
Lots of shelves and not too much freight — storage has yet to appear.
There was a lecture in the new community room, where the old children section used to be.
I found the children section on the lower level — a veritable switch.
The shelves there showed lots of foresight as they were all half empty.
Storage has them, and they even had their own entrance.
Levels was the only area that really impressed me. Real seating and safety in maneuvering around.
A stage with real lights — the performance by the musicians was in the vast hallway outside and had room for 100 chairs — no trombones.
I found the ‘good reads’ books outside of the new reliable elevator.
I checked two out at the desk, and I noted the large amount of desks and reading seats.
Missed the couches, which are much more comfortable.
I had suggested that they get rid of books and give everyone a reading tablet – they are getting close to that.
They did succeed in protecting their computers by putting the offices on the mezzanine, which is away from the potential flood zone.
In all, a beautiful use of $20 million that I and all the other neighbors will have added to our tax bill.
Norman Roland
Great Neck
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