Port Townsend Public Library

I spent the majority of my homeschooling days at the PTPL. It was helpful during that period. They now need to update their purpose for the next ten years. Then again in ten years. Then so on, and so on.

Time to provide yet another update on the PT Public Library. And this one will be a thank you to the library for continuing to provide free internet access on its public computer terminals. (I sit at a row of nine terminals right now… more are available nearby.) Oh… and free wi-​fi.
Yes, I do know that many public libraries offer free internet to patrons these days. Yes, I do know that Bill and Melinda Gates continue to encourage free internet access throughout the world. (Bless you, Mr. Rosewater, this little old librarian can’t thank you enough.)
But you must understand…
The Port Townsend Public Library is now housed in its temporary quarters during the re-​construction of its old Carnegie building. Books (and the aforementioned computers) are located *downstairs* at Mountain View Commons… which also houses the KPTZ radio station, the police station, the swimming pool and various other city-​sponsored activities.
And space at the library is still at a premium. The children’s collection is located in a different building at the Commons. And the current library has a vaguely pungent smell of chlorine from the nearby swimming pool.
And yet, and yet. The books are here. The librarians are here. The bank of computer terminals is right here. Waiting for those who need them.
Oh…and the Port Townsend Public Library is still open seven days a week. Rain or shine.
You can’t get much better than that.