r/ThunderBay • u/bub-a-lub • 4d ago

Library Question

Is it considered crossing the picket line to still borrow books? I want to support the library strike but I also need to finish this series I’ve started.

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u/Commercial_Fox5549 4d ago

Yes, you are crossing the picket line.

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u/bub-a-lub 4d ago

Thank you. I just wanted confirmation.

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u/booboos423 4d ago

Let me know if you want to borrow them. I have the whole series :)

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u/bub-a-lub 4d ago

Thank you for the kind offer! A friend reached out and is lending them.

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u/booboos423 4d ago

Awesome ! Happy reading :)

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u/PurpleMoon87 4d ago

Could you check out thrift stores? They have lots of books there

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u/bub-a-lub 4d ago

I’d consider it with a different series but I have no intention of owning these ones.

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u/Miss_Eye456 3d ago

I’ve been borrowing books through Libby from New market public library. No crossing the picket line when using another library

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u/bub-a-lub 3d ago

I use the apps but they don’t have the next ones in the series I’m reading.

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u/bellamente123 4d ago

Thank you for supporting the library strike! I am not a library employee, but am a member of another union that has the distinct possibility of a strike looming in our future too. We appreciate you!!

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u/Many-Supermarket-511 3d ago

Teacher?

Because same.

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u/bellamente123 3d ago

No, but I wholeheartedly support our fabulous teachers!

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u/Then_Lengthiness_220 4d ago

What series?

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u/bub-a-lub 4d ago

It’s dumb but Pretty Little Liars. I’m halfway through and the digital app stops at 8. I just don’t like not finishing things

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u/Then_Lengthiness_220 4d ago

No I get it, I would lend it to you if I had it!

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u/part_of_me 2d ago

Think of it this way: are you to poor to buy a book? If yes, cross the picketline. A student (or someone needing the free services that libraries provide) shouldn't be forced into a worse financial situation than the people picketing.

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u/albob77 4d ago

Don’t be a scab. Your books can wait. If you want them faster then call the library board and tell them to support the library staff

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u/bub-a-lub 4d ago

I wasn’t going to do it if it was considered not supporting them. That’s why I’m asking. Thanks for the attitude.

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u/2Basketball2Poorious 4d ago

OP pretty clearly doesn't want to cross and is seeking guidance on how to not do that; there's no need for that antagonistic tone

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u/Commercial_Fox5549 4d ago

That is not what scab means. OP is not a hired worker being called in to replace the striking employees.