Our Place, Your Space

It's February--the month of love, so why not talk a little bit about why I love the library--and you should too....

The things I love about the library:

1). The books
2). The comfy setting
3). The conversations
4). The technology
5). Libraries are my "place."

What does it mean to say "libraries are my place?" Really, it means that when I visit the library I am at ease. I am comfortable. I can search for books that suit me for that day. I can learn about what peaks my interest for the moment. I can talk about oddities, movies, music, and food. Or, I can be quiet, study, read, or just hang out.

My hope is that you feel comfortable in our library too. I hope it's a place where you can ask about books--even the strange or odd ones. Or, you can tell me about that cool movie that you saw on Netflix over the weekend. Or, if you don't feel like talking, that's fine too. Just come in (with a teacher pass, of course😄), and find your space how you see fit.

It's a great place to find research, learn new skills, and study for that big test coming up. You really don't have to love reading to come visit. We have cool Makerspace stuff, like PlusPlus blocks (everyone loves them), checkers, cards, and puzzles. We also have contests with prizes that promote all kinds of talents and hobbies.

AND, we have a pink hand chair. Yes, a pink hand chair.

So come by when you can, and visit, read, or study. Our Place, is Your Space too.

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