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Friday, December 17, 2010

My Library

by Maureen

I just read a cute book...Free For All by Don Borchert. The author is an Assistant Librarian in Torrance, CA. He writes sweet, silly, scary and sentimental stories about the library.
 
I first knew I would enjoy the book because he is from Cleveland and works in Torrance. I am from Cleveland and worked in Torrance! How could I not like it? LOL!
 
Anyhow, as I read the book I thought about how much my library means to me. I really started using the library a couple of years ago. And yes, I do mean "using" the place. I started to frequent it in the summer, when the heat was unbearable. Not only do they have free books, they have free A/C. I could take in my little bottle of water, cozy up in a comfy club chair, read a book, be cool and refill my bottle repeatedly from their fountain. It really was a lovely way to spend a day.
 
I have been a regular ever since. And due to budget cuts I have seen the library shorten their hours. But, I see the same employees since day 1. And I have come to recognize some of the other regulars, too! There is the guy that uses the computers that has a nasty mullet, the elderly couple that searches the web for airline fares in a regular basis, the kids that have their homework sprawled around them and Facebook on the screen!
 
I am thankful for the library and what it does for me. I always enjoyed reading, but somehow forgot to find the time to sit down and read. Since I started going back I have read about a book a week. Sometimes, a book a day! I was a slacker this summer having so much of my time taken up because of Joanne, but I got back on track in the fall.
 
The library also gave me the freedom to play on Facebook, watch some blog vids, watch some YouTubes and keep my mind sharp (SHUDDUP SHIRLEY) with games of Scrabble (which I win over 90% of the time!).
 
The library also opened my mind to classic movies and my love of Mr. Cary Grant! I have been able to watch many of his movies, watch wonderful clips on YouTube and read 2 biographies of him. I also became a fan of The Thin Man movies, Audrey Hepburn movies, Gene Kelly movies, Fanny Brice and a hole host of other great classics. I would never have discovered this without the library.
 
My library has given so much to me, that I almost feel guilty. I feel like I owe them something (besides the 30 cents in fines I owe!) in repayment. Other then voting for levys, I don't really know what else I can do.
 
I guess the best thing to do is continue to frequent it and support it and use it to discover a whole world of things I had yet to learn. That is what they would want me to do. Don Borchert says so!
 
Do you frequent your local library?
 
PS...the pic is of my library!

37 comments:

Jodi said...

Goooooooood merrrrrrnnnnnin' HOoters!!

Jodi said...

MO - I love our library. Yours is a beaut!!! Oh, that reminds me....have to go and pay our late fees. Do you think I can deduct what I pay from what I spend on the kids for Christmas?

Jodi said...

TINA - Glad the boy got home ok!!

Bebbilane said...

Jodi!...wwwweeeeee, so pretty!!

Mo: I love your library too. I go to the library and love it there. I feel so at home with books.

Jodi said...

BONACHICHI - Happy Birthday!!

BEBBI - Why thank you ma'am <3

DeeDee said...

good morning goils....

Jodi...did you see that QT made the top 15 best places to work in America?? Here it is...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/16/best-companies-to-work-for_n_797784.html#s208773

Bebbi...glad to see that you are having less stress and peace in your new place and are happy...yay!!

and Happy Birthday T-Bird....I know just how important this date is to you....

Mary/MI said...

Mo, wow, your library is huge!
I use the library when I want travel info or hear of a book I want to read.
I have donated books to our smaller village Library. I rarely go in that one because the gal that works there has zero personality!

I have a lot to do today. I hope you all have a good day!

Happy Birthday Bonachi

Bebbilane said...

DeeDee: Thanks! I love the new place. It is nice. The only stress now is a dog that is in heat and another dog who won't leave her alone. It's pretty laughable when you are "getting any" and you have to sit and watch your dogs hump.. Kind of almost like porn..roflmao..

I had to take Chloe (the female) to my Mom's at lunch today because Bandit is driving me crazy and I really don't want Chloe to end up preggers. She's 5 and was always able to hide under the bed from Bandit, but now I keep them in the Kitchen all day while I am at work and she has no place to hide.

Too much dog sex information yet? lol....

Bonachichi: Happy Birthday to you!!! :) I miss everyone so much..can't wait to get my life in order enought that I can come back online more.

Bebbilane said...

That should have been when ...I am not "getting any".. I should proofread.. sorry..

whabbear said...

I'm afraid I haven't visited a library in years!

Bebbi: You mean your male dog is making out like a... Bandit?

Happy Birthday, Bonacchi!!!

sacBarb said...

Happy Friday Owls.

Mo, I used to spend lots of time in the Library with my kids when they were were young. I tried to instill in them a love for reading like I have. They did love to read, however their choice of reading material was comic books. Eventually they graduated to more adult literature, like Mad Magazine. Well, I can't say I didn't try!

sacBarb said...

Happy Birthday Bonachichi. I hope you are having a good day.

sacBarb said...

Jodi, You are the prettiest today. WI weather reports are making the news here in Northern CA. All I can say is brrrrrr.

I am off to the podiatrist to, hopefully, find out what's wrong with my foot.

Waving a wing to DeeDee, Mary, Bebbi, Bear, and all the other Owls.

Jodi said...

DEE DEE - That's nice for QT, but I work for Kwik Trip!! Totally different company!!

BARB - I hope your appt goes well ♥

Waving a wing at MARY & WHABBY!!

Bebbilane said...

Whab: ha ha.. ! Yes, but not now, I took Chloe to my Mom's for the weekend. Bandit got time out last night and bit me while I was putting him in the doggy house. So, I took away his piece of ass. Ha! That will teach him.

He he..

DeeDee said...

uh-oh....

lol...my mistake Jodi....I didn't see yours on the list...I just knew it was ...that name...I didn't think about being spelled that way...

Jodi said...

BEBBI - lol @ taking away Bandits piece of ass!!

DEE DEE - No worries...♥

Jodi said...

Holy crap!!! The mall was crazy today!! And I only made a dent in my shopping. Crispy 50's are looking better than evah!!

I have the start of a major stress headache...so I'm signing off for the night.

I did, however get all my cards and a couple packages in the mail today, so I feel good about that!!

I hope everyone has a great night. Muah ♥

bonachichi said...

Gee, thanks everyone, for the bday wishes. DeeDee; I know you, more than anyone, know just how important today is. Thank you.

As far as libraries... I haven't been in one for at least 10 years. I think they might become a victim of technology. Sad, that.

I've many fond memories of begging my Mum to take me there every week. When I was 10, I think. Oh, the summer of reading. Titles like Christine, Valley of the Dolls, Helter Skelter. I loved reading, but those books scared the bejeezes out of me for years.

Zona said...

MO: My dad used to take my sister and I to the library every weekend..we loved it. I still like going..there's just something about finding exactly what you're looking for to read, watch or listen to..and being able to take it home without taking a hit to your budget. The trick is, of course, to return it within the time allotted..hmmmm that's something I've never been able to master! Maybe someday... ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONACHI!!

JODI: You're looking gorgeous today..as usual! I sure hope your headache goes away fast! :)

BARB: I hope the doctor can diagnose the problem and fix it asap! I hate that you are hurting..

Waving HI to BEAR, DEEDEE, MARY and BEBBI! :)

Maureen said...

Good evening feathered friends!

Thanks for your comments today!

CHI CHI...Happy Birthday. I think the library can withstand technology, as there is so much technology in the library. And there is nothing like the feel of a book in your hands. There are a plethora of classes they offer and there is even one on using the Kindle.

DEE DEE...did you find your ring, eye and leg? Do we have to start calling you EILEEN? bwahahahaha!

Maureen said...

ZONA...my 30 cent fine is due to blizzard conditions!

SACBARB...I hope your doc appt. went well and that you fell better soon.

Tina~in_ut said...

Mo~ i LOVE the library...LOVE IT!!!~ I can't stand buying books now~ I went all the time as a kid...and all the time now~ LOVE IT~

Jodi~ congrats on pretty~

I just put a pie in the oven...the kids are making dinner...we are celebrating hubby's b-day tonight~ :D

Happy Birthday, ChiChi~

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Tina I didn't know you cooked! I thought you had "people" for that like DeeDee does.

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Maureen apparently SacBarb had a broken foot and didn't know it. Now she has a bright red cast!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Sorry I didn't comment yesterday on my own blog. Thanks for the comments everyone! Muah!!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Happy Birthday Bonachi!!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Maureen I haven't been to the library in years. I don't read too many book now. Years ago I use to read Danielle Steele and Star Trek books. My favorite books are Dr. Seuss ones. It's people like you who keep the libraries open. Good for you Mo! Plus it's not bad when the guys who work there are good looking!!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Dianne it's good to see you flying around in area 51! But um if you feel nausea make sure you get to the bathroom. ijs.
MUAH!!! (((HUGS)))

Maureen said...

SHIRLEY...thanks for the update on SACBARB. Oh, and I used to read Danielle Steele books, too.

SACBARB...sorry about your foot. I hope you feel better soon.

MARY...so sorry about your accident. I'm glad you're ok.

Tina~in_ut said...

Shirley~ I DO have people for that....they are called "children!" They boys made the Chicken Marsala and I made the brocolli and the pie~ :D

sacBarb said...

Well, I have a Christmas red cast on my broken foot. This is the third time I have been to the Doc with the same complaint and they finally figured it out. It is a stress fracture, which I think is the Doc's way of saying "You're too fat." I have been to the cast clinic MANY times for my boys and even my Hubby, but this is a first cast for me.

I'm going to bed and hopefully to sleep. Sweet dreams to all the Owls and even you lurkers.

Mary/MI said...

Thank Mo.
I did have what I thought was a minor accident in our mall drive. It really looked like a small fender that would only take a little bumping back! I told the scared kid that hit me not to worry since he only had a small scratch on his bumper and a blinker light gone.
After he left I drove off, all of 20ft when I realized something bad was wrong. I think he hit me hard enough to screw up the alignment. I am hoping that's all it is & not my tie rod or more.
We had to leave it there since it was so late & dark. Tomorrow will tell. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Have I ever told you when I stress, I eat!! Someone stop me!!

Nite all. I need to de-stress with out food lol!!

Mary/MI said...

Good night Barb! So sorry about your foot! We are not having the best of luck today lol. {{hugs}}

Jodi said...

BARB - So sorry about your foot!! At least you have a pretty holiday colored cast ;)

Jodi said...

MARY - So sorry about your truck. I hope it's nothing major!!

Jodi said...

ZONA - Headache is gone!! I can't wait til later today. I'm heading over to GOLDIE'S to spend time with my "other" family.