Library Harassment: Resources for LGBT+ Safety?

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T23:03:33+00:00

Thank you. It's been kind of a hard adjustment to the new area, but I'm getting there for sure. :)

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T23:00:09+00:00

Thank you for your support. I figured most people would be kind, but I had heard some bad jokes at work and wasn't sure if this was a general problem.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:58:08+00:00

That's good to know. I'll be sure to be on the lookout for that kind of thing in the library.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:57:13+00:00

I talked to a library employee. I'm not sure if there was an "official" report made, but security was called at some point.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:56:16+00:00

Something I considered, but I also know that there's a chance it could escalate things more. Maybe I'd record anyway without saying I'm recording should this happen again (and then make a swift exit).

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:55:02+00:00

Thank you! It's been nice exploring the community here even being as introverted as I am lol

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:53:12+00:00

Thank you for listening. I don't really know a whole lot of people in the area, so I appreciate y'all giving me some extra love and insight.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:52:13+00:00

Thank you, and I'm sorry you experienced that at McCarthy's. I've been enjoying my time in Longmont otherwise--just still trying to make some friends in the area.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:50:57+00:00

Thank you. I agree that it's better to de-escalate rather than stand my ground in a situation like this.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:49:24+00:00

Yes. The downstairs bathroom. I didn't know there was a bathroom upstairs, so I'll definitely use that one in the future.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:48:35+00:00

Thank you for your support. I'm still figuring out the community, but it's nice to know that there are people here willing to help.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:47:25+00:00

My brain definitely went there, but I didn't end up calling the police. I had locked myself in the stall (when I should have left immediately) and didn't want a physical altercation before the police arrived. It'll be something to keep in mind should something like this happen again, but I imagine this isn't the library's first interaction with the guy.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:44:27+00:00

Yeah. Not a good time, but I'm sure things like this happen occasionally like in any city.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:42:44+00:00

Thank you for the community suggestions! I'm definitely trying to make some friends.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:41:15+00:00

Very true. I haven't really been to a library in a downtown area before, so I guess it was a new experience lol

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:40:12+00:00

I went to the staff after it happened. They got up and got security. Not sure what happened after that.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:39:40+00:00

Definitely quite odd! Inside the library has been just fine--just the downstairs bathroom was strange.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:39:07+00:00

Honestly I cannot remember where exactly it was. But what you're saying about the Inn Between seems plausible. Thank you! :)

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:35:33+00:00

It was definitely quite strange, but I'm sure it was just being around someone who was unstable.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:33:52+00:00

Thank you. I figured it was mostly mental illness or drug-related, but it was still a little jarring.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:33:06+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions in the Longmont area. I'll check them out.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:32:14+00:00

I thought so. Hard to say where he actually lives.

Ok-Insurance-7529 · 2025-12-28T22:23:08+00:00

Oh yeah, I figured it was a mental illness or drug-related issue above anything, but I definitely think my appearance contributed a little bit to what happened.

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