Look, I get the concern about noise and space. Libraries are supposed to be quiet sanctuaries, right? But here's the paradox—libraries already aren't silent. We've got kids' storytimes, computer labs, community meetings. Adding sewing machines doesn't wreck the peace any more than a toddler screaming during puppet hour. And honestly, the "it's not a library's job" argument feels weird to me. Since when is a library's job just to store paper? It's about giving people access to things they can't afford. A sewing machine can save someone a fortune on clothes, let them start a small business. That's way more impactful than another dusty biography nobody reads. We're not replacing books. We're just admitting knowledge comes in different forms now.
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