Mini-Vegas at the VPL. McDonald's Ad in the Concourse

A fascinating monstrosity has appeared at the VPL this week. The lights flash and everything.

The facilities co-ordinator says it's just a source of revenue for the library, like the job fairs and information booths that pop up now and then in the same spot. She also says some people thought it was a gaming machine they could interact with to make something free pop out.

She asked if I was disturbed by it. Mostly I'm just baffled by how odd it is. At first I thought it was a 3-D installation. "Must be some artist being ironic." I said to myself.

Nope. Just a money-maker.

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This is just a random, lonely

This is just a random, lonely sign, about eight feet tall (eek!) before the entrance to the library itself but after you enter that inside-outside space. You know, where people eat bag lunches, tutor English, conduct business meetings and sleep.

Office more than 13 years ago

I think "not so subtle" says

I think "not so subtle" says it. Also entirely out of place.

Kathleen more than 13 years ago

Nothing says education like

Nothing says education like glowing hamburgers...
I wonder how much VPL is making from it...

kathleen more than 13 years ago

So is it just a sign, or is

So is it just a sign, or is there now a McMini in the library mudroom?

pattyo more than 13 years ago

That is just messed up.

That is just messed up.

Daniel more than 13 years ago

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