Is it redundant to say "I'm going to go to the library"?

[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,

Is it okay to say "I'm going to go to the library tomorrow"?

Or should I just say "I'm going to the library"?

I wonder if "going to go to" may sound a little redundant.

Thank you

OP

 

[GoesStation]

No, it's fine if you're planning to go to the library. When going to is an auxiliary verb, we usually pronounce it "gonna": I'm gonna go to the library, but I'm going to the library now.

 

[SoothingDave]

It's not a question of redundancy, it's two different meanings.

I'm going to go to the library on Thursday.
I'm going to the library right now.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

To me they mean exactly the same thing. In fact, I said it to my wife an hour ago: "I'm going to go to the library."

And here I am. (And I didn't say "gonna.")

 

[SoothingDave]

They can be used in the same situation, but the meaning is slightly different. One announces intention (even if the intention is immediate) and the other simply states the action.

 

[Tdol]

With the verb go, I think that this difference in meaning is always present- some people simply omit to go rather than say it twice.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

True and true. Opti Pess, I think you have all the answers you'll ever need!