Emba Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) This mornig my DH called me and told me there was some news I wouldn't want to hear about the library. My first thought was that it had burned down or something, but the facts are so much worse. A guy came in and started shooting yesterday afternoon, and two people are dead and four are injured. The library isn't in our town, but the next one over, but that is my library. That's the one I go to almost every week, those are the library ladies who check my books out and chat with me and my kids. And they aren't releasing yet on the news who the two dead are because the family may not have been all notified yet, so I don't know if they were people I know. I saw pictures on the news story of one woman being put into the ambulance, and it was a librarian I knew. THe library, of course, is closed until further notice. I am such a ball of emotions. I distract myself for awhile with homeschool and things that just need to get done, but then it comes back. I don't want to unnecessarily upset DD, but I had to tell her. It's a fairly small city, where the shooting happened, and its the sort of thing you never think will happen in your town. Looks like it was a high school aged shooter, and he surrendered peacefully to police. On the one hand, yay for no chance that this will end up being further complicated by becoming a police brutality case, but on the other, why does that guy get to live? God forgive me for even thinking it. I can't even imagine all of the people who work at the library having to go back there to work when it's all over. I imagine a lot of them won't and it will be new staff. I don't feel like it will objectively be any more or less safe for us to go back there, but there will be so much ... I don't even know how to say it... history? that I can't imagine wanting to go back or enjoying it like I did, and on a purely selfish level,, that makes me really mad, because the library, any library, is my happy place, and this was the area's best library. ETA: Please don't quote, in case I decide to delete some or all of this later. Edited August 29, 2017 by emba56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FaithManor Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Many many many (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 :ohmy: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :crying: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) It's tragic. Libraries are a sacred space to many of us. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Edited August 29, 2017 by trulycrabby 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 :grouphug: the state university library we frequent has no shootings but frequent brawls near the entrances, it makes my family wary. The news is now on CNN and Washington Post website with the library name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Oh dear. I'm so sorry. Seeing that on the news really hit home. I can't imagine that happening in your own library. I'm so very sorry. Be gentle with yourself, and take things slowly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Oh my. How terrifying! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 How horrible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 People "use" the library for so many different purposes now. Ours is a warm, dry place for those who have no other place to go. Unfortunately, some have mental health or drug issues. We had a guy attack others in the library with a baseball bat last winter. Thankfully he did not have a gun or it could have been much worse. They now have to budget for a security person and they've installed alarm buttons that the staff can use (police department is nearby). It does disturb one's vision of what a library should be. For other reasons, I usually put books on hold and am in and out quickly, but there was a time when the girls and I would spend a lot more time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm so sorry this happened at your library. It is just horrible. I work at the reference desk at our library, and it does cross my mind that something like this could happen and often makes me a little nervous at work. Sadly, our library also deals with frequent fights, mental health and drug use issues around it, and many families don't feel as safe coming to the library anymore.....and this isn't in a 'bad' part of town, just a fairly typical suburb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 :grouphug: I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm so sorry. I saw that on the news. What a horrible situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 How very horrible. My heart hurts for those who have been touched by this. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That is horrendous, I'm sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 What a nightmare. I would have a very difficult time ever going back there, too. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 :( Things like this make it hard for me to not want to just stay home with my kids all the time. A library just feels like a safe place to me. I'm sorry this has happened at yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 The people who work there are SO nice too.😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) :grouphug: :grouphug: Edited August 30, 2017 by fraidycat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm so sorry... hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That is so terrible. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 So very sad and senseless. I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I can't even imagine... The library is my happy place too. I would be devastated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm so sorry. I can't even fathom a shooting where I know the people. In my safe space? Where I take my kids? Nope. I'm so so sorry. For you, your town. your library. It's devastating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixpix5 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) It's tragic. Libraries are a sacred space to many of us. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:This completely. They did release the names shortly ago. I am very sorry. Prayers to their families. Edited August 29, 2017 by nixpix5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I just read about the two librarians that were killed. How absolutely tragic and senseless. :mad: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 A depressed, anxious, bullied, desperate and suicidal child managed to get his hands on two handguns. Difficult access to mental health services plus easy access to firearms equals many similar tragedies. We are culpable. https://www.abqjournal.com/1055151/pastor-teen-accused-in-deadly-library-shooting-was-suicidal.html I'm sorry, emba56. You must feel traumatized. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Yeah, they released the names. Both women were among the library employees I was very friendly with. The children's librarian was one of them. She was really awesome with kids, all three of mine loved the summer programs and the older two always sought her out when we visited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sad, and so sorry this happened in your library. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Oh my...I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 So sorry for you loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm so sorry for your family and community's loss. (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm so sorry. :crying: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Such a devastating loss for your community. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackermom Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 :grouphug: :sad: The library is my happy place too. When I am in my mindfulness group and we are told to imagine the place that we are safe and happy, I picture a library. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Yeah, they released the names. Both women were among the library employees I was very friendly with. The children's librarian was one of them. She was really awesome with kids, all three of mine loved the summer programs and the older two always sought her out when we visited. I'm very saddened to hear of this great loss and shake-up to your community. Also not sure of how things move on in a month, two months, six months, in such a place as a library. You have my deepest sympathies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixpix5 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 A depressed, anxious, bullied, desperate and suicidal child managed to get his hands on two handguns. Difficult access to mental health services plus easy access to firearms equals many similar tragedies. We are culpable. https://www.abqjournal.com/1055151/pastor-teen-accused-in-deadly-library-shooting-was-suicidal.html I'm sorry, emba56. You must feel traumatized. Agree completely. When I read about the boy it sounds like he had so many early life issues stacked against him. His girlfriend was a pastor's daughter who was trying to get him involved in the church and get him support in that way but it sounds like his family was a bit of a mess. So very sad. He definitely needed mental health services desperately. It makes my heart ache for everybody involved and when things like this can be preventable :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm so sorry. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm very sorry :crying: How sad and scary for your community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 My heart is breaking for you and your community. What goes so wrong in someone's head, heart, life? that results in such a senseless, horrific attack? I just don't even know what else to say. I am shaken to my core. Keeping you and your community in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Yeah, they released the names. Both women were among the library employees I was very friendly with. The children's librarian was one of them. She was really awesome with kids, all three of mine loved the summer programs and the older two always sought her out when we visited. Oh no, this is terrible. I am so sorry to her this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I am so sorry for you and your community. I wish everyone peace and healing from this tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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