Rare OrtonPark Posted June 3 #1 Share Posted June 3 Traveling to Alaska in September on the Edge. We would like to read and relax, but don’t want to use precious packing space on books if we can help it. Is there a library that is stocked decently on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liao Posted June 3 #2 Share Posted June 3 17 minutes ago, OrtonPark said: Traveling to Alaska in September on the Edge. We would like to read and relax, but don’t want to use precious packing space on books if we can help it. Is there a library that is stocked decently on board? There is not. There is a small shelf space, near Eden I believe, that has give and take books from other cruisers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 3 #3 Share Posted June 3 No library! When we cruised on EDGE, they used a vendor type cart. Only had donated books... not a wide selection, a few mags. There may have been a few books for sale in the liquor store??? Basically, bring your own. You can download books on your tablet if u have one or donate books u bring with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted June 3 #4 Share Posted June 3 Time to order that Kindle....! 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OrtonPark Posted June 3 Author #5 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said: Time to order that Kindle....! 😄 Oh I wish I could read books in electronic format! My husband bought me a Kindle a few years ago and I ended up donating it. I appreciate the information – I’ll probably pick up a book and a magazine or two at the airport and then leave them behind for other passengers to enjoy when we leave. Edited June 3 by OrtonPark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted June 4 #6 Share Posted June 4 We were B2B2B on the Edge last fall. We didn't see any cart, but there were shelves in the Captain's Club office which had a very limited number of books. Absolutely pathetic. And @OrtonPark -- I don't use a Kindle, but use a mini-i-Pad to read electronic books. The cover I have on it opens like a book and so it feels very "book-like" in my hands. Additionally, it is another resource to check e-mails and so forth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 4 #7 Share Posted June 4 They have a bookshelf in Eden - usually on the ramp near the top. I think they are books left behind by previous guests. One recommendation is to join your Roll Call and see if you can make contact with other readers that would be interested in swapping off books. I know on my live post we often have a good discussion of books I'm reading (actually listening to as I'm hooked on e-books). There are a lot of readers on every cruise who I'm sure we be up for a swap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 4 #8 Share Posted June 4 (edited) i get books uploaded for free on my Tablet ..using the LIBBY APP...A local library where one has a valid borrower's card can help you install it...and getting the books is easy! Much easier than when we borrowed a Kindle for my mil! Edited June 4 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted June 4 #9 Share Posted June 4 The photo is from Celebrity Edge back in March 2019. It was near Eden. On other X ships some of the libraries have become inside cabins. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted June 4 #10 Share Posted June 4 3 hours ago, bigbenboys said: The photo is from Celebrity Edge back in March 2019. It was near Eden. On other X ships some of the libraries have become inside cabins. Wow! This is way more books than I saw on our Ascent cruise this past January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdmistycc Posted June 4 #11 Share Posted June 4 Besides the small selection of books in Eden, there is also a small selection of books down at Guest Relations. You need to wait in line and ask for them to open the cabinet. elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnlvr53 Posted June 4 #12 Share Posted June 4 32 minutes ago, emdmistycc said: Besides the small selection of books in Eden, there is also a small selection of books down at Guest Relations. You need to wait in line and ask for them to open the cabinet. elaine I saw the same thing on the Apex but not until the last day of our 23 days onboard. I guess that should teach me I need to ask. Haha Janet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 4 #13 Share Posted June 4 5 hours ago, bigbenboys said: The photo is from Celebrity Edge back in March 2019. It was near Eden. On other X ships some of the libraries have become inside cabins. there it is... not many books.. when we cruised ( 2x)... early on Edge, there were few books & some less than current magazines. But I lucked out finding the Art Book...brand new. The short pile disappeared quickly! I was hoping real shelves might appear along the walkway outside BLU going towards EDEN. No luck on BEYOND or ASCENT. .On Ascent this was one of very few areas (a hallway actually) without music blaring 24/7.. Ascent is a beautiful but noisy/ loud ship. Hoping it calms down..maybe if cruise director changes out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruzin Posted June 4 #14 Share Posted June 4 There is a small library behind a cabinet in guest relations. Just ask! i managed to find 2 books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted June 5 #15 Share Posted June 5 3 hours ago, phoenix_dream said: Wow! This is way more books than I saw on our Ascent cruise this past January! Don't get excited: they're all in German. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 5 #16 Share Posted June 5 23 hours ago, hcat said: i get books uploaded for free on my Tablet ..using the LIBBY APP...A local library where one has a valid borrower's card can help you install it...and getting the books is easy! Much easier than when we borrowed a Kindle for my mil! I love Libby. I use it quite frequently. I never new of all the resources available through our Library System until a member, who was a librarian pointed me to the resources available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted June 5 #17 Share Posted June 5 7 hours ago, bigbenboys said: The photo is from Celebrity Edge back in March 2019. It was near Eden. On other X ships some of the libraries have become inside cabins. Kind of makes you want to see a movie instead 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 5 #18 Share Posted June 5 4 hours ago, NMTraveller said: Kind of makes you want to see a movie instead 😁 or buy a pastry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter2010 Posted June 5 #19 Share Posted June 5 We were on the Celebrity Edge May 2024 sailing from Hawaii to Vancouver. There were a LOT of (new) books in the upper floor of Eden. It might be the crossing from Australia to Hawaii due to so many sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted June 5 #20 Share Posted June 5 Realise its not the Edge, but on the topic of libraries does this mean the lovely library space on the S class ships is no more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SerraG Posted June 5 #21 Share Posted June 5 Current Edge library on the upper level of Eden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 5 #22 Share Posted June 5 interesting. thanks for the update. I see games and puzzles as well. .Is that along the ramp? I also see they used the fake coral and useless Hoppen vases ( do not add water) to decorate the shelves.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liao Posted June 5 #23 Share Posted June 5 2 hours ago, SerraG said: Current Edge library on the upper level of Eden. Wow it’s sure expanded since I was last on the Edge, looks much more inviting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted June 5 #24 Share Posted June 5 6 hours ago, Bobal said: Realise its not the Edge, but on the topic of libraries does this mean the lovely library space on the S class ships is no more? The libraries on M Class Millie and Summit now have 2 inside cabins. I did a quick look at S Class ships. Seems like they still have libraries on deck 11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SerraG Posted June 5 #25 Share Posted June 5 6 hours ago, hcat said: Is that along the ramp It’s at the top of the ramp. There is a long deep couch there and a few low tables. We tried to sit on the couch to play a game, but it was so deep with no pillows that it was quite uncomfortable. It might work as a bed for napping. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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