I have been a regular patron of the Milton Public Library since moving here in 2010. There seems to be another person who uses that library frequently who was never taught that it is wrong to write in library books with a pen. Most of us learned that lesson early in life.
This person decided long ago that it is his/her right to make a scribble on page 36 so he'll know if he has previously read that book. Further, if he finds a publishing error, he pens in a spelling, punctuation, or grammatical correction.
These marks can be very disconcerting when encountered while reading a novel. Recently, a librarian attempted to correct his actions. The result is that he no longer makes a mark on page 36 but now marks page 60.
I'm sure other patrons of the Milton library have seen these markings. I wonder if they share my annoyance that someone would feel entitled to write in books that are public, not private property. This behavior is very rude and selfish. I hope that the perpetrator will read this and feel some sense of shame, and cease these thoughtless acts.
George Ward
Milton
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