Just finished listening to CBC Radio Q's debate on the Future of Libraries.  Very interesting.  Although the focus was on the New York Public library, and the purging of mulitple volumes to accomodate computers and perhaps a cafe, the direction of our Library systems is comparable.  I feel our facilities will fall by the wayside if we do not offer what our patrons want.  A welcoming environment where fun and a little noise is allowed will encourage today's children to become our future adult patrons who enjoy our environment and bring their children.  Such is the snowball effect.  And who can say coffee and books do not go together?  As far as making space, a Provincial collection such as ours allows sharing of resources in a positive way.  I believe we are going in the right direction.