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Libraries Are Amazing!

 

“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.” 

--Lemony Snicket


Libraries are amazing! Agreed? Books, movies, free internet access, and so much more! But let's talk about the so much more part, friends. I'm convinced many don't know the resources available to them at their public library. Today's library is not the shushy, dusty place of old.


Let's look at just a few of the fun things you can find at your library. You may be surprised!

(Resources and services may vary. 😉)


*bOokS!!!

*faxing

*copying (and scanning documents to email)

*free internet access

*family movie nights

*tax documents

*magazines

*DVDs

*Summer Reading program

*arts and crafts

*book clubs

*teen groups

*activities for kids: Storytime, Lego club, robotics, STEM, etc.

*D&D

*author events

*interlibrary loan (Can't find a book? You can have it sent from another library.😍)

*requesting a material be purchased for the library's collection

*library of things (checking out items like cake pans, guitars, etc.)

*wifi hot spots

*coffee

*couches and comfy chairs

*study spaces

*program rooms (that you can rent! whaaat?)

*librarians, who are there to help in so many ways!

*puzzles

*video games

*phone charging station

*seasonal events such as trick-or-treating and wreath making

*outside spaces to sit with your new book friend, or a regular friend

*community event board

*CDs

*even curbside pick up during this time of COVID


I could go on, but I'll stop so you can finish reading this blog and make your own discoveries at the library.



What I've been reading . . .


The Story Hunter by Lindsay A. Franklin

Book 3, The Weaver Trilogy

YA Fantasy

"We can't control the things that happen to us. We can't even decide how those things will shape us . . . But I can decide who I want to be tomorrow."

A satisfying conclusion to this sweet and heartwarming series. I can't wait to see what Lindsay does next!


Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Nonfiction

This book has been around since the early nineties. I actually heard about it from two different ladies on different platforms. Boundaries gives practical advice on relationships from a biblical perspective. You'll learn the importance of not only keeping toxic people out but letting the good in. If you're like me and it tends to take you longer to get through nonfiction, the audiobook is a great alternative.


Shadowscent by P.M. Freestone

Book 1, Shadowscent Duology

YA Fantsy

"If the smoke-creature takes Nisai, in one way or another, it takes everything I care for . . . I'd rather it take me."

I wasn't sure about this book when I checked it out, but it really surprised me. Shadowscent is set in a world where perfume and incense play a major role in people's daily lives. It's part of their worship. It's used to heal. It denotes a person's wealth and standing in society.

I was so taken with the author's use of scent to create atmosphere, as well as Ash and Rakel's story. Ash's dedication to his best friend, the king, even at risk to his own life. And Rakel's desperate acts fueled by her love for her dying father.

This book will have you rushing through the pages to find out what happens next!



What I've been listening to . . .


"Unstoppable" by Sia, specifically the Wonder Woman video on YouTube


"Castle" by Halsey




Blessings,

--J 💙






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