Comments on: Downtown’s new library starts to take shape

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:19:46 +0000

What’s wrong with glass? Tell me exactly. We have other all-glass exteriors in downtown Silver Spring, and what about the post-modern United Therapeutics building. Our library should make an architectural statement, not get covered in precast concrete.

By: Sligo

Sligo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:03:31 +0000

Not as scary as the librarian in Ghostbusters.

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:35:17 +0000

Creepy thought of the day: zombie librarians who slink quietly among the stacks, sneaking up on unsuspecting library patrons and then chomping down on their newly enriched, knowledge-powered brains.

Think about it. Creepy, right?

By: jag

jag — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:12:49 +0000

I think this would be a great spot to weather the inevitable zombie attack; however, is there any doubt that the zombies will come before this thing is actual built?

By: J. Bernstein

J. Bernstein — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:20:53 +0000

At the meeting last night, it seemed apparent that for the Fenton entrance there wouldn’t be elevator(s) without stairs “for people who like stairs” – thank you! Opinion though seemed to be moving back to the escalator as part of the most attractive entrance from Fenton as possible. They even mentioned solar on the Fenton facing glass. Quite exciting how this could turn out, although sorry folks, zombie proof not…

By: Sligo

Sligo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:07:45 +0000

I think eventually the zombies might operate the elevator accidentally simply by repeatedly bumping into the buttons.

By: Tdiddy

Tdiddy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:35:15 +0000

Of course the glass modern version would have been poo-pooed *sigh* I don’t understand how a building could nix stairs… Sounds absolutely stupid, I always go for the stairs rather than escalators or elevators… Who’s the genius in charge of this project?

By: tj

tj — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:03:05 +0000

With the proposed addition of the rooftop garden, this would make a great place to hide from the zombies- no need to go out scrounging for food!

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:52:20 +0000

According to the architects, stairs will be available in case of fire. But I got the impression that they wouldn't be accessible to people who just prefer to climb stairs, or if the elevators were undergoing repair. As far as the library being zombie-proof, I don't know. The fact that the library will be on the third floor suggests some refuge. The neighborhood bunnies sure would appreciate it.

By: wombat

wombat — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:47:10 +0000

tj’s post raises the question of whether this new library would be a good place to hide from the zombie apocalypse. Can zombies use elevators? Does easy to block access make up for the lack of escape routes?