Now that some of you may be checking on this because of the new activity, I want to share a quick thought…
My dad is hosting a community dialogue in a meeting room at his local library. That makes so much sense to me! With the prevalence of the internet, I imagine that people are reading less books and going to the library less. One way libraries can remain an invaluable resource is if they become gathering places – to discuss ideas, plan community action, etc. Fluther is great, but you can’t get that local connection and coordination through the internet.
I mention coordination, because in case the times get “interesting,” we’ll need places to gather – to plan, coordinate, take care of each other. Libraries could be such a place in some communities. And if that becomes the case, then they probably won’t be so quiet!