Today I finally got a response from the letter I wrote to the library director about the stroller incident. I was so mad I couldn't see straight when I read it.
Basically, they reviewed my letter at the library board meeting. I had asked only for an apology from the library manager for the way I was treated. They have decided to refuse an apology, instead stating that "large strollers" are not welcome at their libraries. I suppose that this means that the single strollers that were there are alright, but the double strollers are not permitted.
I wish I knew what to do next. I'm going to write another letter. Obviously they don't care about the way the library manager spoke to me. My request for an apology was because of the rude comments he made to me. They don't think that he should apologize. I find this disturbing but not surprising. The director of the library system was nothing short of rude herself.
I guess we won't be returning to that library system again!
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Perhaps a letter to your town council, village board, whatever you have. I assume librarians would be considered city employees.
This is totally unacceptable, and I can't believe they are being so narrow minded and rigid.
I would definitely start spreading the word around town about how rude they were and how family UNfriendly they are.
I am angry for you.
I agree that you should write to the town council and CC the library. How DARE they say that your stroller is not welcome. How DARE they be that rude to you. Newsflash: you pay taxes. The library is a town service. You have the right to use it.
I am so angry for you!!!
How did you digest that rudeness ... was that human being or robot to say something like that with a mom who was trying to make her kids happy...
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Hi, I found your story via Stacie @ The Twinkies. I am so pissed off for you and what happened. I also agree that a letter to the town council is in order. Totally unacceptable.
go to the media!!!!!
How messed up! Was this the one in evans? I am ticked for you!
I agree - get the word out and make that manager eat his words! A library should welcome children of all ages to foster their interest in books and learning - and it shouldn't matter how they get there! You know what should be not allowed if they're not going to allow strollers...those roller shoes! those drive me nuts! (sorry to other moms whose kids have them...I hope they're out of style before my 10 month old twins are old enough to want some...)
I would write a letter to the editor of the local paper, town paper even, or call a local law office(one that helps for free), and ask what your rights are concerning the stroller in the library. You can also check out your towns laws, but i would definitely do something. They have no right to not allow you in. What about a wheelchair, are they not allowed in, they can be just as big as a double stroller.
OMG! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? Because if I lived by you I swear on my life I'd roll my four man Choo Choo in there and I'd make such a scene they'd wish they worked somewhere else.
ARE YOU A TAXPAYER???
Because here's what you do. Go back. WITHOUT YOUR STROLLER. Then let 'em loose. You pay your taxes. F**k 'em. Let them pick up the devastation when your kids are done with the place. Then shrug on your way out and say, "Too bad I couldn't bring my stroller."
Then I'd go BACK EVERY SINGLE WEEK.
And I'm sure you've read my blog long enough to know that I WOULD!!!
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, if you belong to your local multiple's club, get them over there. WITHOUT THEIR STROLLERS. Park them all at the front door and then let them all loose.
I am cracking up over Michele's comments. Yes, yes, yes! Do it!
Maybe you should let them see copies of your blog and comments - and Michele's most recent post. Do they have NO idea how insane their actions are?
I must say our librarians are very rude too - what's with that?
I'd come and let my double trouble out there and have them beg, beg for me to contain them in a doubble stroller!!
Definately take it to the media!!
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