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Old 06-28-2011, 11:10 AM   #31
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I have had to go to the library to use the free wi-fi connection not too long ago, too.
Parking in front of McDonald's works well too. In fact, there are more of them and they're usually closer.
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:14 AM   #32
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I beg to differ. In a big city like Toronto (pop. 2.5 million), made up of many neighbourhoods, the convenience of a library within walking distance is a major factor in its continued popular support.
It's too cost prohibitive to provide walking distance branches for everyone.

Consolidate and give out bus passes to those who can't afford transportation.
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Parking in front of McDonald's works well too. In fact, there are more of them and they're usually closer.
My nearest library is a lot closer (a few minutes' walk) to my home than the nearest McDonald's or Starbuck's and I like the atmosphere at the library a lot more. But yes, it is nice to have other wi-fi options as well.
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Old 06-28-2011, 02:38 PM   #34
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My nearest library is a lot closer (a few minutes' walk) to my home than the nearest McDonald's or Starbuck's and I like the atmosphere at the library a lot more. But yes, it is nice to have other wi-fi options as well.
I have 3 McDonald's and 4 Starbucks closer to me. Atmosphere doesn't matter, since I'd access from my car.
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I have one McDonald's and one Tim Horton's closer to me than me library, but only by the width of the street separating them. Speaking of which, I have a book waiting for me, so, "Ta ta for now"...
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