An emphasis on reading and education (not on media...

An emphasis on reading and education (not on media other than the written word), helpful and friendly staff, displays that look like a bookstore, buckets of useful and enjoyable free services. This library is the sign of a civilised society.

As for Jeremy's comments about homeless people: yes, there are a number of people in the library who appear to be homeless. Most of them are reading quietly. I have zero problem with this. The only thing I have a problem with is Jeremy contrasting "homeless" with "normal".

Libraries are for all of us, not just for those of us with homes.