Yes, the premise is contrived and I would argue likely untrue. However this is probably my favorite Bay area local news segment I've ever viewed as far as the overall entertainment value is concerned (particularly the segment that begins around 1:55).
Meanwhile, in New Orleans, people use the library for the same varied reasons they've always used it.* Yes, some of them are job searching, some are doing homework or research, and some are taking advantage of the totally free entertainment. None of this is any different than it was prior to the "economic downturn". Maybe that's another way in which we're "bucking the trend". I don't know.
*We are leaving aside the obvious unique spikes in library usage due to flood recovery issues. People still avail themselves of library computers and fax machines in order to handle business with FEMA, insurance, etc. But non-flood-related usage seems pretty constant otherwise.
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