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[–] verdigris@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

This concept is the "third space" -- a social space other than work and home where people can congregate, socialize, and relax. Parks and libraries are some of the only remaining spaces in capitalism where people can be humans without paying for the privilege to exist by the minute.

[–] TheOctonaut@mander.xyz 2 points 6 months ago

Americans reinventing coffee houses that aren't Starbucks be like:

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Some libraries, like Austin's Central Library, are centered around that idea.

[–] damnedfurry@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Austin's Central Library

centered around that idea.

Checks out.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -1 points 6 months ago

I'm sorry, we need to see your library card before you can check something out.