things about my library:
it smells, inexplicably, like a swimming pool and this, inexplicably, comforts me
there are generous wooden tables that line a sweeping wall of windows
there's almost always a seat available at one of these tables
there's a lovely quiet to it in the morning
as the day goes on, it fills with people and by late afternoon it's almost thunderous with community and life
there are often people there learning english, practicing english, which I love
there are often students there working on class projects together, which I love
there's a quiet room, for quiet working, which I also love
there's a lucky day shelf, which I always, always check
they have the smallest, saddest collection of photography books, but I forgive them
it feels like home to me
Honestly, it's the one true beacon of community goodness & hope in our neighborhood. I love going there with you.
ReplyDeletelibraries are the best. the absolute best.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I'd do without libraries. I really don't.
DeleteYour library sounds heavenly.....I adore libraries but mine is never full of life. It was recently rehoused from a 60's building to a beautiful old building across the road but is still sadly lack lustre.
ReplyDeleteoh, that's too bad. after visiting another library in our area, I have a newfound appreciation for my own. there's something special about it and I'm incredibly grateful for it.
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