A long long time ago

Loved those... and just wandering through libraries discovering things.

I'd forgotten about those - now you look up
book locations on the computer.
Before you could get an answer to any question
in seconds,you had to figure things out,& maybe learn
something in the process.

I thought this was where you were going with this:

Saw a funny commercial on TV a few days ago. Young folks finding a Rand McNally Atlas.

"Wow - somebody's printing out Google Maps!"

Other things the young'ns may not remember:

https://www.dailybreak.com/break/tech-our-kids-will-never-know

I've got a TV without a remote - quit,after just 6-1/2 years!
Now that I don't have our Granddaughter here to change the channels
for me,I've been forced to order another remote.
I've also got the Microfiche (& viewer) for our Datsun B210.

I always loved wandering through libraries and reading titles on the books, periodically pulling one out to read that sounded interesting. I have always been fascinated by ancient architecture, mainly the highly decorative columns by the Greeks and the Romans. I have accumulated quite a bit of data on their methods of construction. Aside from their skill in carving stone figurines with ancient tooling, they were quite ingenious in building the equipment to raise and construct the beautiful stone buildings of the time, some which have stood the ravages of weather and the attempts of man to destroy them. The aqueduct built by the Romans was the most technological and ingenious invention of the time and a lot of it still stands today. I could talk for hours on this subject, but will end for now. First I've mentioned this for years. PJ

During summers, my brother & I would ride our bikes (another forgotten technology; bikes for everyday transportation) to the library & stay for hours.
Perfect place for kids; air conditioned, away from chores with Mom's approval.
With only 4 channels on TV , the library filled the information gap.

GTP1960 said:

During summers, my brother & I would ride our bikes (another forgotten technology; bikes for everyday transportation) to the library & stay for hours.
Perfect place for kids; air conditioned, away from chores with Mom's approval.
With only 4 channels on TV , the library filled the information gap.

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Yes! Exactly my thoughts. And with the library, you actually used your brain to winnow down the choices to what you need. You didn't assume whatever popped up at the top of the Search Results list was the ultimate answer.

grumble grumble

GTP1960 said:

During summers, my brother & I would ride our bikes (another forgotten technology; bikes for everyday transportation) to the library & stay for hours.
Perfect place for kids; air conditioned, away from chores with Mom's approval.
With only 4 channels on TV , the library filled the information gap.

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I'm happy to say, our library is well used by the kids. A 20 minute walk, plus a backpack for a stack of new books.