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misgfool
I just read that the city is planning to build a public unisex sauna to the balcony of the main library. What kind of stuff do you have in your libraries?
What's the deal with saunas in libraries?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the proposal of building a public unisex sauna at the main library and participants' thoughts on the concept of saunas in libraries, as well as their experiences with library amenities.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express disbelief at the idea of a sauna in a library, suggesting that libraries are primarily for books and study.
- Others mention existing amenities in their libraries, such as coffee shops and Starbucks, and discuss the policies regarding food and drink in library areas.
- A participant reflects on the historical context of public saunas and suggests that the sauna could promote social interaction and educational discussions.
- Concerns are raised about the potential presence of homeless individuals in the sauna, with differing views on the implications of this situation.
- One participant humorously refers to graduate students as a politically correct term for homeless individuals, indicating a light-hearted take on the topic.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the practicality and appropriateness of having a sauna in a library, with multiple competing views on the concept and its implications for library use.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions touch on the historical role of public saunas and their potential social benefits, but these points remain speculative and are not universally accepted among participants.
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mgb_phys
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Books ?
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misgfool
mgb_phys said:
I strongly believe that there are also books in the library. Not in the sauna though.
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I can't imagine a sauna in a library. Mine does have a little coffee/bakery shop in it, but your not allowed to bring books into that area.
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physics girl phd
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I also can't imagine a sauna attached to a library. Our university library has a Starbucks in it... and we are allowed to take our yummies everywhere (in the computer-lab/commons or in the stacks).
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rootX
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I can't imagine free a sauna in a library.
If it's not free and you can't take your books to there then that's no more than a sauna near a library.
My all libraries have wireless internet - only thing I care about :) Most of them are near shopping complexes from where you can get almost anything. And one library building has a swimming pool! - one that's closest to my home.
If it's not free and you can't take your books to there then that's no more than a sauna near a library.
My all libraries have wireless internet - only thing I care about :) Most of them are near shopping complexes from where you can get almost anything. And one library building has a swimming pool! - one that's closest to my home.
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misgfool
In the old days there were many public saunas, since people didn't have their own, to improve the city hygiene situation. But maybe the idea is to get academic sauna discussions going. I think the idea is kind of funny, while trying to create more social interaction and draw more people to educate themselves.
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Homeless people 
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misgfool
lisab said:Homeless people
Technically there are no homeless in the city with the exception of willing homelessness. Even if that would get homeless there, surely it's a better place than the gutter?
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I believe the politically correct term is 'grad-student'lisab said:Homeless people
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