@gigafart, I prefer the local library, especially when there is minimal noise. I need to start taking earphones with me and play ambient noise, but I always forget.
Thanks for the reminder about finding the optimal space to work. When I home, I can not stay focused. Love my 5 kiddos but they are a drain on my productivity. Just too cute, I guess!
In the past, I've worn headphones just to block out noise in public spaces. Also, I once experimented with playing ambient forest sounds in my room. Actually, I think I might take another stab at that!
Let me know if it helps out. I have heard that just wearing headphones (without music or ambient noise) cuts down on environmental noise, but I have never tried.