The new Halifax Central Library opened this month with not one but two coffee bars, comfy seating, and lots of light.

-This is a similar theme for the modern art/science museum. When I'm back in Michigan, I like to visit the Detroit Institute of Art. It's not just a fantastic museum, it's also a great meeting space. They have an indoor/outdoor atrium with a nice bistro and comfortable seating. Here's a photo of us at a Hubski meet up there:

It's not exactly what you think about when you think of the classic "museum," but as the Internet makes art, literature and information so readily available, these institutions need to enhance the tactile, sensory experience in a way that our computer screens cannot. -I'm all for it.

At some future date molecular memory technology should enable storage densities such that the entirety of mankind's published works might be contained in a conveniently portable appliance, which would be nice for several reasons.

Yep, sometimes when I look at my cell phone I remind myself that in less than 5 years I will see photos of it and I will think it looks ridiculous. I remember when cell phones were the size of bricks. Hell, I used to carry a pager.

My hope is that the Library, the museum and the record store all have a place in our future.

By the way, welcome to Hubski! Also, check out this photo challenge re our own personal "libraries."

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