I have a dear friend that owns
Sugar Gliders. I've become very curious of the little animals as I consider getting my own some day. I've read all sorts of information on the Internet, but have desired a more holistic source. The idea struck me! My local library!
So this evening I walked myself into the downtown branch Capital Area District Library (my local library -- nearest branch to my home). Being a warm 20-some degrees, I saw no need to wear a jacket on the 100 yard trek from my car to the door. The neighborhood, however, did look suspect! I decided the most prudent thing to do would be to take my firearm with me, openly carried as to deter any possible hoodlums.
I walked to the nearest electronic card catalog (which the ones when you first enter the library happen to be right next to the children section), sat down for a moment and entered "Sugar Glider". Withing a moment I found a book and the decimal number under which to find it -- and what floor it was on.
I took myself up to the second floor, walking by one of their security guards on the way (it's hard to walk through the library without crossing one -- the place must be very dangerous) and found the book I was looking for. I took said book to a nearby table and sat where I read it for two hours. I was left mostly alone and in peace, with the exception of the rather loud and obnoxious announcement (that is proceeded by an awful tone) advising patrons the library is closing in 30 minutes. You'd think the tone and announcement was designed to wake homeless people -- it's so loud and annoying!
Anyhow, I took the book to the checkout area where I checked the book out and proceeded home. Overall, the evening was uneventful (as one would hope). During my two hour stay a security patrol came by 3-4 times -- which I suspect is their normal patrol.
That's all -- just another day in the Library.
