I have gone by myself, and not just once-grabbed a cup of coffee, sat down and enjoyed it. That’s just me.
I would feel odd driving to a building and sitting in a lounge. It would feel like a hotel, or an airport, of a hospital waiting area…to me. …just one person’s take on it. ------ Sara Mattes > On Oct 10, 2023, at 3:07 PM, Linda McMillan <mcmillanlin...@gmail.com> wrote: > > But would you go to Twisted Tree or Decordova by yourself to hang out and > perhaps run into someone? Personally, I would go to these places to meet up > with a friend I had made a plan to see, not to go by myself. > > I am trying to respond to the US Surgeon General's 2023 report that states > there is an epidemic of isolation and loneliness in this country because so > many people are living alone. They further suggest that local communities > find ways to help people connect with others. I think a Community Building > designed in the right way could provide a space that invites this connection, > a space that other spaces in town don't provide. Where is the Coffee Spot in > the library and how many people could it accommodate? I'm just not aware of > this. Thanks. > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 2:39 PM Carol Ryan <urch...@comcast.net > <mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> Yes just checked in with Melissa the head librarian . Covered drinks and >> food is allowed in every space except the computer area and historic >> archives. If a cafe is where people want to meet why not go to Twisted Tree >> or Decordova. You might actually bump into a friend or two from another >> town. I doubt this will happen at a community center on the school property. >> Carol Ryan >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 10, 2023, at 2:18 PM, ٍSarah Postlethwait <sa...@bayhas.com >>> <mailto:sa...@bayhas.com>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> According to the Library code of conduct, they have a designated coffee >>> area already and food and drinks are permitted in certain parts of the >>> building. 🤷♀️ >>> <5237375E-BAED-4C39-B8CC-EDF21140C6DF.jpeg> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 2:03 PM sally kindleberger <skindleber...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:skindleber...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> But eating food in the library is not encouraged- so no coffee/goodies! >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 1:55 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> …and, one can always sit in the “tower room” near the Reference Desk and >>>>> talk. >>>>> I meet/see /talk to people there, fairly regularly. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ——— >>>>> >>>>> Sara Mattes >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 10, 2023, at 11:36 AM, Carol Ryan <urch...@comcast.net >>>>>> <mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I drop by the library often . Sometimes I plan to meet friends there. >>>>>> Other times I see people unexpectedly. I see friends and neighbors with >>>>>> their children. In my opinion the library is one of our town hubs. I >>>>>> have never been told to be quiet at the library. There is one designated >>>>>> quiet room. The library is open for many hours every week. It is cool on >>>>>> hot days and warm on cold days. It is a beautiful building filled with >>>>>> natural light, views to look outside and comfortable seating. It is >>>>>> filled with books, music and there are computers for people to use.There >>>>>> is a gallery at the Library. They even have coffee. I enjoy getting to >>>>>> know the librarians . A few years ago we had a conversation with the >>>>>> head librarian about the library’s quest to encourage more people to >>>>>> come by. Let’s use it so we don’t lose it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Carol Ryan >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Oct 10, 2023, at 11:21 AM, Linda McMillan <mcmillanlin...@gmail.com >>>>>>> <mailto:mcmillanlin...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Carol, >>>>>>> I love our library, but reserving the Tarbell Room doesn’t meet the >>>>>>> need of those who just want to drop in and see who is there, hang out a >>>>>>> bit and socialize. Plus, going to an event is very different from >>>>>>> seeing people on a day-to-day basis without a special event that causes >>>>>>> lots of people to show up. Sometimes, folks don’t feel like going to >>>>>>> “an event”. I think a Community Building would serve this unique need, >>>>>>> in my opinion. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Linda McMillan >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Oct 9, 2023, at 8:35 PM, Carol Ryan <urch...@comcast.net >>>>>>>> <mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There are many different spaces at our wonderful library . Some are >>>>>>>> designated as quiet space others are not. It’s a great place to meet >>>>>>>> with friends or bump into neighbors. You can reserve the Tarbell Room >>>>>>>> for free! Lovely gathering spot outside as well. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Carol Ryan >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Oct 9, 2023, at 5:01 PM, Linda McMillan <mcmillanlin...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>> <mailto:mcmillanlin...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> At the library, you are supposed to be quiet, not talking and >>>>>>>>> chatting with folks. It’s for reading. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>> <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> What is the likelihood you would meet any of these folks at a >>>>>>>>>> Hartwell CC, between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> We meet at events like you have just described - at DeCordova, at >>>>>>>>>> Pierce House ( First Day, 4 th of July), at Codman Farm, at the >>>>>>>>>> Library, and sometimes at events at the schools ( Town Meeting, eg), >>>>>>>>>> and Winter Carnival. >>>>>>>>>> …just a few examples. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> …just a reality check. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 6:05 AM, Anne Sobol <anne.so...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>> <mailto:anne.so...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The Twisted Tree at DeCordova was open last night from 5-9. I >>>>>>>>>>> arrived at 6 and was disappointed not to see anyone in my age group >>>>>>>>>>> (over 75), but I bought an interesting non-alcoholic drink and went >>>>>>>>>>> out on the terrace to mingle with the young adults and their >>>>>>>>>>> beautiful, active children. A woman with a lovely little daughter >>>>>>>>>>> said she'd met me at the dump (how Lincoln!), and we commenced to >>>>>>>>>>> talk about how we had both grown up in Lincoln (I in the '50's, she >>>>>>>>>>> I think she said in the '90's). We both had lived in California >>>>>>>>>>> when Covid hit in 2020, and ended up moving back to Lincoln. She >>>>>>>>>>> told me about her work and we discussed how we found Lincoln after >>>>>>>>>>> living in California. She asked me for my contact info and we >>>>>>>>>>> agreed to get together for coffee in the future. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I went into the shop to get a plastic cup for the remains of my >>>>>>>>>>> drink, and struck up conversation with a man and his wife, both >>>>>>>>>>> more or less my age, who were waiting in line (the only other >>>>>>>>>>> people my age I saw while I was there, they in the company of their >>>>>>>>>>> family and small children). He was into the Hanscom expansion >>>>>>>>>>> opposition, and we had an animated conversation until I felt I had >>>>>>>>>>> to leave to get ready for a trip in the morning. We exchanged info >>>>>>>>>>> about where we lived and they invited me to stop by. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> When people ask me what I want in a Community Center, I say a place >>>>>>>>>>> to meet people without a specific date. This is what I got at the >>>>>>>>>>> Twisted Tree DeCordova last night. 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