Visit with an old friend
I haven’t been to the library in a very long time. In fact I don’t even remember the last time. I took Katie to story time when Alex was a baby. That was over a year ago! I read a book review on a friend’s blog Monster Cookies and I decided right away that I needed to check out this book.
I immediately went to my library website, typed in the title and saw that all copies in the library system were checked out. I placed a reserve and was number 1 on the list, which was nice. Last time I put in a reserve I was number 489 or something along those lines, in any case it took forever to come in.
I got an email from the library letting me know that my book had come in. I was excited but couldn’t get out there. So today it was on my to-do list to go and pick up my book. I even showered for the occasion. Alex enjoyed the alone time by getting into his big sisters magnet girl collection and playing with the Kit’s American Girl Doll kitchen.
I picked up Katie from school and we headed straight for the library. The parking lot was packed but it could have been because of the massive amounts of snow taking up several parking spaces. I got my reserve first and then Katie picked out a couple of DVDs. As we were walking to the kids books I perused the books they had on display and picked up a collection of short stories that looked interesting. Katie got a book and played with the hand puppets. Alex looked at some board books. We checked out and I found out I had a $5.45 fine, to be paid later.
I forgot how much I love the library. Picking up a book and opening up to find something new and exciting. The feeling of the glossy dust jacket against my fingertips. That crisp woody smell that accompanies opening a book. The new and exciting words jumping off the page and creating an instant (if the book is written well) picture in your mind.
I love it.
I missed my old friend.
I plan on visiting more often.
(Especially since I don’t want any new fines!)
10 Responses to “Visit with an old friend”
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Yay! I hope you enjoy the book.
It’s a very easy read!
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Oh, I’m so glad you went to the library – it’s one of our favorite things to do. We try to go to storytime every Wednesday, Lauren loves it.
Enjoy your books. We love going to the library, and don’t there as often as we should. I really need to make a point of going more, oh, and it seems like we always have a fine. UGH,,,but still cheaper than buying the books.
That does sound like an interesting book. We go to the library once a week. The librarians even know when to expect us!
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I haven’t been to the library in such a long time! I knwo I have a fine too, though. I need to get there one of these days! lol
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I can’t remember the last time I went either. I recently say an ad for toddler story time at our local library. It would be fun to take my daughter. I’m gonna have to do that.
Thanks for stoppin’ by my blog! Hope to see you there again soon.
Hello! I know what you mean…we used to live down the street from the library and now we just never get there….something that needs to be done. I hate finding out you owe money to someone! Ughhh! Give me a freaking break….darn it!
I like how you showered for the library! I’m sure you smelled delish;) Hehe
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I like going to the library, but always end up returning everything late! I have to try to remember to return stuff or renew it on time!
Sounds like you got some good selections.
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Oh, the library was my very first love, and will always hold a special place in my heart. You are right, there is nothing like opening the book, the library smell engulfing you as you disappear among old friends. Enjoy your many visits to the library with your children!
I take Noah to Storytime at the library, but I’ve yet to check out a book there. I still have some books to read here at home… it feels like I barely have time to touch them. We love the library though and I have lots of good memories of it from when I was younger… I hope that my kids will have that too!
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