[LM_NET] Eating in the high school library

[Mary Knopp <knoppm@OPTONLINE.NET>]

I am having a problem with students eating food (lunch) in the high school library. 
 Many students come straight to our library during lunchtime.  If they go to the 
cafeteria first, by the time they finish eating, our library might be full to 
capacity or there are no computers left for them to use.  So they come directly to 
the library and try to eat their lunch when I'm not looking!  
 
Obviously, I am thrilled that so many students choose to spend their lunchtime in 
the library.  However, I do not think they should be allowed to eat in the library. 
 I am looking for some creative solutions to this problem and would love to hear 
your suggestions.  I am considering setting up a counter with stools in the 
adjacent photocopy room where students can quickly eat their lunch and return to 
the library.  I might even create a “café” in that room!  Has anyone done anything 
like this?  
 
I’d love to hear your thoughts or advice on this matter.  Thanks in advance!
 
Mary Knopp, MLS
Library Media Specialist
Academy of Mount St. Ursula
330 Bedford Park Boulevard
Bronx, NY  10458
718-364-5353 x225
knoppm@optonline.net

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