My local library has a huge kids' section and often tries to help the community in various ways, like hosting talks, providing computer or ESL classes, or even giving a space for knitting circles. That's great and I'm really proud that they're providing a valuable service that's desperately needed.

What I don't appreciate is no one seems to realize this is a fucking library. I come here because it's too damned loud at Starbucks. Kids will be screaming as they stand in line and the parents don't even bother to teach them this is a quiet area. People will just have long, loud cellphone conversations. Teenagers delegate this as their hang-out spot and start arguing the merits of a video games. One dude started watching a boxing match on his laptop and didn't put his headphones on. Again, this is all great, just do it outside of the door. And the staff doesn't give a shit. They'll let it all happen. Where the hell are people expected to study?