Cute library. Small, but cozy. And, while they have tons of posters around touting that "Reading is Fun" and "Libraries are Great" you wouldn't know it from the staff. No greeting--no nod, no smile, no acknowledgment at all. When I did find the book I was looking for I was informed by the male librarian that I was on the wrong side of the desk for checkout. So, I moved over. He sat down, did something with my card, the book and a stamp. Mumbled something about when it was due (I think) and then he left the book lying on the desk in front of him, rather than picking it up and handing it to me. While he was checking me out the two female librarians chatted on the other side of the desk. No eye contact from either woman.
I love libraries. I recently moved to the area and could hardly wait to get my library card because libraries can bring people together and help them feel like they fit in until they truly do. Not here.
Apparently, at the Portneuf Library, reading is NOT fun and libraries are NOT great. read more