What is one of the places in most communities where people can go to find information, use computers, talk to other people, and most importantly, read books for free? Your public library is a wonderful and important resource.
I have loved libraries since I was a child; I remember going to the branch library in my town with my mother and siblings. I thought it was such a large and magical place. This library was actually a fairly small building, but the magic inside was enormous, and that was the magic of books and reading! That small, local branch library begin my life long love of libraries.
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Some of the institutions are magnificent city libraries, and some are small, but they are all important. Whether in a metropolis like New York City or a tiny town of 500, these treasure troves of knowledge and books all serve the people who use them.
Please support your local libraries!
I love libraries in First world countries too, Charles. We visited the library in Auckland, NZ and it was amazing. The UK also has some marvelous libraries. I have yet to visit the USA.
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I hope you have the opportunity to visit. I will soon continue the series I began a while ago on libraries in my area.
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I’ll look forward to that!
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I was at the library in my son’s town yesterday. We walked home from breakfast across the street from the library. I love libraries. It’s a very small town but it has a nice library. 🙂
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That is wonderful.
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I wouldn’t be the person I am today without libraries. It is good to be reminded not to take the gift of literacy and access to books for granted.
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That is an excellent point.
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I love libraries and my wife and I have done our best to pass that on to our children. They are an amazing resource and America is a better place because of them.
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I completely agree with you!
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I adore libraries! And where I live on the western coast of the US I’m able to enjoy a 13 branch library in one state (Washington) and another library system accross the river, in Oregon, 9 miles from where I live. I feel decadently, obscenly rich! I often say that “I regularly use my library card in two states”. Lol! Additionally I’ve enjoyed being a library tourist when I’ve traveled. The libraries on the eastern coast of the US; Salem Massachusetts, Burlington Vermont and many other places were also enchanting!
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You have such a wonderful situation!!!
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Thanks! I feel pretty darn lucky to live here. 😉
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You are very welcome.
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Wonderful post, Charles. My weekly library visit to read aloud to children is always a pleasure. Being in the library fills me up!
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Yes, they are extraordinary and sacred places.
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Indeed!
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