While others may think of the seashore or a cozy mountain cabin in summer, I think of the cool refuge of my local library.
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| Welcome to Vermont visitors with baked goods! |
Our library is a true third place--not home or work, but another domain: one of learning, peace, gathering, discussion, and enjoyment. Perhaps a local politician is on a listening tour, perhaps it's story hour for some enchanted toddlers. A local author or artist may have some new work on display.
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| Young readers helping out at our plant sale |
Visit these cherished places often. Better yet--support them. Most libraries have a Friends of the Library that help sponsor events and pay for extra supplies or needed improvements. They raise money too. We have sponsored a classic move night at our local theater, had plant and bake sales, run a trivia contest at a local restaurant.
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| Classic movie night, anyone? |
It's all enjoyable and a great place to meet fellow bibliophiles!
Librairies are a haven of peace and knowledge, and also a good place to meet readers. I've participated in many events, festivals, book signings and conferences set by libraries. They also often have a local authors section where they display lesser known books from resident authors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI must start visiting my local library soon. They aren't much for local authors but that can be changed.
ReplyDeleteYou are so correct that libraries are special places.
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