Public parks
The sidewalk
Beaches
Rivers
Lakes
Hiking trails
Public gardens
National forests
And certain museums, historical reenactments, etc. but those are more rare:
Also all of the listed places are outdoors (excepting the rare free museum). Libraries allow people to get out of the elements and provide comfortable places to relax (it's hard to relax on a sidewalk or hiking trail).
I dunno, that seems like more than just a few places to chill. I think the money spender here is just over-dramatic and thinks what they're saying is real profound or some shit.
Like, your own home is a good place to get out of the elements and not be hammered with ads if you like to paint or nap or something. I'm still betting this person just ain't good with money.
I suppose I should've said "sit comfortably" instead of relax but even so, some people don't find nature relaxing. Not everyone has a home, and not everyone's home is a particularly safe or restful environment. Libraries also have resources that people might not be able to access otherwise, like computers, magazines, and reference books. Not to mention any public outdoor space won't be comfortable when it's too hot, too cold, raining, or snowing. And many outdoor spaces aren't accessible for people with mobility issues, while most libraries are.
The sidewalk
Beaches
Rivers
Lakes
Hiking trails
Public gardens
National forests
And certain museums, historical reenactments, etc. but those are more rare:
Like, your own home is a good place to get out of the elements and not be hammered with ads if you like to paint or nap or something. I'm still betting this person just ain't good with money.
I mean, of course you can hang out there, but is it free oft charge to borrow books?
I never feel welcome anywhere in public anymore, when I used to just 10 years ago.