I get the sentiment, but this is entirely wrong-headed. The author is aiming for a land-grab of libraries?<p>It sounds like the author wants to displace a good (but admittedly underutilized) public service because the coffee shops in the East Village are too busy!<p>Maybe your library in the East Village is empty, but not every neighborhood shares the same demographics. 200th street off Dykman has a library that remains busy throughout the day.<p>There is another in Brooklyn (Cortelyou Rd) with a large Russian section, also frequented through the day.<p>Secondly, allowing people to bring in food and drink is a recipe for disaster. You create a problem with pests, rodents, and the smell. Oh, the SMELL!<p>Do yourself a favor -- if you are actually making money from your remote lap-topping then go find a co-working space. $300 a month (or so) is a good deal, and it is great for networking.
I agree with what you say, but this<p>> <i>[. . .] while aisles of dust-collecting books are taking up precious public space nearby?</i><p>is unlikely to be helpful, and is likely to be harmful, for your message.