Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

I got into this compilation with this group of kids the first person that came was all the staff they help me. Excellent staff we need more nice people in the world I am special kid so this my story
Feb 7th, 2024

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Jul 23rd, 2023

The 1 rating is solely for the staff. They could or would never see it in themselves, yet, I see it; theyre separatists. In their prejudgment of others, in their speech towards others, and in their treatment of others. As a Black woman, of a certain age being bombarded with micro-aggressions are the rule and not the exception. That being said, I am convinced, the staff there saw me as some homeless waif, or loiterer; but no, sorry to disappoint, I am none of the above. However, I am a homeowner, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a college graduate who happens to hold two degrees, a member of a National Association in my field of study, holder of three licenses, and a college professor. Why this conviction?, well, heres why: A simple request for wipes to wipe down a desk I wish to use, was met with, I can only give you one (1) sheet. Really to wipe down a desk and chair? And this has happened on more than one occasion. I am almost certain no one else asks for this (so theres no shortage or demand to burden revenue); because Most folks are just not very sanitary or hygienic. Not judging, as Im in no position to judge. Merely stating facts. It gets better Surprisingly for a Saturday morning, the library was for the most part empty; so, it was quite noticeable when both staff members (an older female and a middle aged male) found it necessary to walk by and look in my direction. And as I usually sit off by myself for quiet, their stalking/harassment of me was all too obvious. Initially I put them on ignore (but the petty person that I am), I went back to their desk to suggest a book I am reading, All About Love New Visions, by bell hooks. They were both missing; and I kid you not, the three containers of wipes that are usually kept on the file cabinets were (I am quite certain for the first time) placed out of site. WOW, REALLY? I was done wiping the desk, and had already shown them how filthy the wipes were when I was done. I guess they profiled me as the wipes-napper. Lol Guess I am lucky the T.P. in the restroom was not in short supply SMH yep, theres more After having been there for hours, it seems the male staff may have enlisted his superior, as the two walked right by the desk where I was seated, feigning some arbitrary work discussion (can anyone say, subtle???). A major character trait of a separatist is deception. The two walked by speaking a little loudly for library work; so, she graciously apologized. And as I presumed this was directed at me (as I said the library was fairly empty), I politely responded its okay (or something to that effect), without ever looking up from the book I was reading. Later, it occurred to me that her Im sorry, was a cunning ploy to get me to look up from the book I was reading, in order to see my face. Smh An introductory greeting would have sufficed, but I guess I dont rate that kindness, respect or love. Yea I said it LOVE Wow, a bit much over a request for a few wipes (one wipe would have been insufficient). A whole lot of much-ado-about-nothing! Do I really need to bring Clorox Wipes to a public library, that my tax dollars pays to keep in operation? Was all the shenanigans really necessary, was this that serious? You would think in this digital/internet age that the library staff would be glad to see that they still have patrons, to justify their wage. Heres a thought (free of charge), as management and staff have so much free time to spend on such trivial matters, maybe downsize a bit more, and then librarians could spare a patron four (4) sheets of wipes without it causing a federal case. Or wait, maybe he gave his boss the impression there was more to this, wow, wow sorry boss it was just this silly inconsequential nonsense you were called to oversee . pun absolutely intended. As for the library itself: its resources, equipment and atmosphere I rate it a 3-4.
Nov 10th, 2023