“Libraries are better third spaces than coffee shops will ever be”
Agree
- Free, quiet, and genuinely welcoming
- No pressure to constantly buy things
- Actually designed for community gathering
- Resources beyond just sitting space
Disagree
- Coffee shops have better social energy
- Food and drinks make spaces enjoyable
- More flexible hours and atmosphere
- Conversation is actually encouraged there
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