Libraries Rock!

I’ve been keeping a fairly regular schedule since enter the ranks of unemployment. I hit the gym in the morning and then spend 5+ hours at one of the Minunteman network libraries.  I park myself in a cubical and search for jobs, research companies, and work on my own projects. I’ll post a blog entry about my project later. I vary the libraries I’ve been visiting to keep things interesting, although I probably should just stick with the Waltham library as it is a short walk from my home.  Anyway here are some of the libraries I’ve visited and my thoughts.

Newton – amazing. This could easily be a major University’s library. It has a beautiful atrium area and graceful spiral staircas. The views of the cemetery are calming and beautiful (it is winter now and the snow, as James Dubliner used in his short story “The Dead”, enhances slumber of death). I love it here.

Bedford – I like it. It’s a straight forward library with very helpful staff. I used cubical with an ethernet cable because the wireless, for some reason beyond me, wasn’t extended to that wing of the library. But actually being plugged in has it’s advantages–the network latency is much lower.

Waltham – I love their A/V department. They have a fantastic selection of movies that I can rent for a week for $1. I love it. I found a nice cubical near a window on the top floor.

Arlington – I want to visit it. I even tried yesterday after visiting my chiropractor Rob.  Plug: If you need chiropractic care go to his new clinic, ChiroCare in Arlington Center.  One thing I like about the Arlington branch is they let you take out pictures of art like books. Treat yourself to some new art work in your apartment for a month–what a great idea! I might have to try this sometime. Unfortunately on Thursdays they don’t open till 1pm. I find that a little strange even though I’m sure they have their reasons.

Anyway, for a long time I would go to coffee shops and use their free wireless to work. I would, of course, be guilted into buying something since I’m using their internet access. This was not good for my pocket nor my waste line. At the library I don’t have that problem–I’m guilt free! Libraries rock