localgirlwithdreads Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is buying books (secondhand, even) not an option > for you? Public libraries are always a nightmare? I'm surprised that anyone could think this about Dulwich library. Sometimes there are a few kids around and library's aren't very quiet these days but you dont have to hang around , get your book and do the reading at home! They also have a good selection of cds, computers upstairs in a quiet warm room. You can order any book you like and there are displays of recommended books for a quick choice. Borrowing books is also very green, and they even have paperbacks now! I love Dulwich Libary.