Library

While I'm writing, I have just completed marking one class of lab report in a community library near my 'house' (i can only afford to rent a room). I was here with hubby yesterday as well cause our 'house' has no proper working place. I busy with my marking while he need to prepare for his mba exam.

We were shocked that although the library open at 10am, there were a crowd since 9+am. Once the automatic door openned, people rushed in like mad just to get themselves a nice spot as there are limited seat (with table) in the library. Is it what we called kiasu? According to hubby, there are people who stay in the library whole day to do their work, how amazing!! Once, he saw a mum brought in food for her som who is doing revision. My question: Is library the only place to study? People has no where else to hang out?

This morning, I saw some 'naive' / 'innocent' public who brought in food & drinks (breakfast? lunch? dinner?) to the library. To my shock, they didn't do it secretly. One lady who sat at the next table was eating her breakfast (bread & soya bean), she is actually taking her lunch (more bread) now while I'm writing. I'm wondering whether she knows that library is a quiet place to read/work, not a food stall!! She also occupied 2 seats as she claimed that her friend is on the way (since 10am)...her friend must be invinsible as I see nobody.

They are also plenty of people who 'forgot' to silent their handphone... how annoying!! The most irritating one will be those who answer the phone call & continue their phone conversation!!
Oh my God!! Someone is watching a movie, with the volume damm high....

Sorry parents, library is not a place for your kids/baby to run around/learn their first few steps. I know, the air-cond is tempting & fully carpeted floor is very safe. Please be more considerate for others expecially the students who are working hard.

What can the librarian do?
Should the library employ full time staff to 'remind' this group of 'innocent' & 'forgetful' public?
Will it be better if the public be more responsible?