Originally Posted by jack123
Earlier this month I walked into the Hawaii Public Library in Lahaina. I'm greeted with "Aloha". I ask if I can use their computer to access the net, or use wi/fi ( I had my own computer in a briefcase ).
They pointed to a big sign "must have library card to use computers.........$10 surcharge to get a 24hr library card"
So much for the "Aloha" spirit. Is this the future or the past?

$10 for unlimited usage... sounds like a steal to me compared to the $10/night some hotels charge