The Philadelphia Libraries will apparently remain open, which is a great thing. However, a few writers have expressed discomfort with the way the whole thing has played out, and I tend to agree.
I’m a proponent of libraries lobbying for themselves, marketing their services, and letting all and sundry know how valuable they are. But this was a bit too reminiscent of Hollywood-style mob threats. I’m glad it worked, but I hope no other library has to play this game. It feels….dirty, somehow.
Impromptu Librarian 