suddenly the café idea doesn't sound so egregious

So, did you hear they're going to build a power plant in the middle of the library at City College?

In related news, after over 100 years of service, the NYPL is shutting down.

“It’s a real smart move,” said chief librarian Frank Drammonds, who has worked out of the main library since 1958. “Make it a Duane Reade, if that’s what people want. Aisles crammed with crappy little medicines and ointments and whatnot. Massengill. Foot spray. Tea-tree shampoo. Seventy different kinds of facial soap. Lousy DVD’s for $14.99. Be my guest. The truth is, the people of this city don’t deserve the library. Last year I was talking to a third-grade class at one of these futile functions we’re always having, and some little snot-nosed brat raises his hand and says, ‘So we’re supposed to rent the books?’ I said, ‘It’s called borrowing, Timmy. Look into it.’ Kid was mystified."

The sad thing is, one of those stories is not even fake!  But at least I don't have to start wearing the blue smock any time soon.