I think of the library as the great equalizer. There are not many places where you can see a family choosing a movie and books for a night at home, a homeless person whiling the time away and a county official picking up books he put on hold. The library is that place.
I enjoy going to the library. When I moved to my current place of residence, one of the things I loved was that the library was three or four blocks from my soon to be home. The library near my old home was at the bottom of a nearly mile long steep hill. The bus did not run near it so getting there was okay, but getting back with a small child and any books I might be carting with me was a horrible experience. I hated it. It was one of the main things I felt sucked about that city I lived in. The lack of access to books and other media was killing me.
When I was pregnant, I was on bed rest... There wasn't much I could do, so on the days I had my prenatal appointments, I would go to the library, pick up 10 or so books, go home and read my books until my next appointment and repeat. I think the trips saved my sanity. When everyone you know works, goes to school or has too many kids to be able to hang out with you, it can be very isolating.
Now, me and my daughter go to the library often. I pick up my audio books or whatever. She is on a World Record book marathon and loves telling the goriest facts from the books. Yay.... at least she is reading.
Now, me and my daughter go to the library often. I pick up my audio books or whatever. She is on a World Record book marathon and loves telling the goriest facts from the books. Yay.... at least she is reading.