I don't know how I missed it, but this week (April 13-19) is National Library Week. This is truly cause for celebration, particularly with the price of books - and even e-books - being what it is ... how grand is it that you can read just about any book you want, any time, for free*?
Here are a few thoughts and links in honor of libraries and the librarians who operate them ...
You may remember this link from yesterday's post - 24 Awesome Librarian Tattoos.
Nine reasons why librarians are awesome ...
A library doesn't have to be huge, but it can always be beautiful ...
Bilbo
* Well, not totally free, because you're paying for it with your taxes ... but considering some of the other things our tax dollars are used for, I think it's a good investment.
** Sorry, Ophelia.
It is a pleasure to go to a good library, especially when there's no specific book to be sought. The surprise book that it a delight to read makes the visit worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things on my t-do list is to get a new library card.
ReplyDeleteA wine librarian -- now that's a job for me if there are benefits.
ReplyDeleteThe internet will never replace the library,
ReplyDeleteYou must have quite a collection of library pictures by now.
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