[Publib] library robberies

[Miriam Bobkoff]

Notwithstanding the unlikelihood of libraries having money, in my 
former public library in another state we were robbed three times 
during my years there. All three incidents involved things removed 
from walls, presumably while we were open and without anyone seeing 
it happen. Suddenly, an empty space.

An exhibiting artist's painting was stolen from our public gallery space.

A painting of historic value, donated to us and belonging to the 
library, was removed from a wall right in front of the reference desk.

This is wildly improbable, but-- someone managed to take the copy 
company's change machine off the pillar it was fastened to right out 
in the middle of the busiest part of the library, and waltz away with it.


Miriam B.
Peninsula College Library and Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Library
in Port Angeles