Gen Y Hits the Library the Most -- But Not For Books

Lucas123 writes "More than half of all Americans visited a library this past year and, of those, most were from Generation Y, the tech-loving young adults aged 18-30 years, according to a recent survey. The reason most cited for visiting their local public archive? Not books. Most were seeking gaming software programs, characters in the Second Life virtual world and online help with homework."
Another way to think about the results: about 47 percent of Americans didn't visit a library even once last year.

Comments

Re:That would be me

[aussie_a]

I agree that there is no point in buying fiction books, since you will inevitably run out of space, no matter how large a library you have. Pffft. Try to keep up with the times grandpa. This is the #1 reason to go digital (and I doubt I'll ever run out of room for those in my lifetime).

Re:And a hot date who reads...

[IdleTime]

I'm an Amrican and I know for a fact that the sun rises out of the Atlantic Ocean and sets in the Pacific Ocean, so you are wrong, see I have education!. This 24 hour bullshit about the sun are lies spread by Euro libtards and communists who hate the god fearing American freedom. Vote Ron Paul!