Should public libraries guarantee quiet spaces?

When and why did libraries stop being quiet? Without libraries guaranteeing quiet spaces, will we ever be guaranteed quiet spaces?

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First, let me make it clear that I LOVE LIBRARIES. I will always support public libraries. I believe public libraries should always remain a free hub for citizens, that they should offer diverse free resources, and that they are central to any flourishing society. I also believe, however, that they should guarantee patrons quiet spaces to read and exist, and often don’t. Please, my fellow bookworms and library lovers, hear me out…