– Display at Mt. Pearl Library, NL
I love public libraries and I use our local one often. The latest book I’ve borrowed is The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, the bestselling young adult novel of all time.
I think working in a library must be one of the coolest jobs there is. Most bibliophiles would probably agree.
One of my favourite librarians is also a fellow blogger. Barbara Vitelli, a.k.a. Book Club Mom, reviews books, interviews authors, and if you click on her link, you just might follow her too.
Do you frequent your local library? Do tell!
Jennifer's Journal 
Hi Jennifer, Yes I frequent the library in fact I’m here 30 hours a week. I’ve been working in and writing about the library for 23 years, and still think it’s a dream job. I compare my job to a chocolate lover working in a candy store. Also loved the quote, and totally agree!
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That’s a fitting comparison. I do envy your job and can only imagine the rewards it brings to your life. Thanks for dropping by for a visit!
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Here in UK parsimonious councils are closing libraries down as fast as they can go. I would miss them, but then, I am too absent-minded when it comes to issues like borrowing books, so it is better I avoid them anyway. Of course they should be protected; they are a voice, and too many voices are being shouted down these days.
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That makes me sad. People seem to prefer questionable information from the internet these days instead of actual documented knowledge. One day many books will disappear and we’ll be left with drivel and fake news.
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks for the mention – I’ll be back soon! 😀
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You’re more than welcome. 😊
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What a wonderful tribute to my happy place!
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Mine too, Jill. I have many pleasant memories of library visits, and I know I haven’t added all the books I’ve read to Goodreads. Too many to remember! Btw, I’ve added 5 stars to Goodreads for your Bella book. 🙂
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Aw…thanks, Jennifer! I’m not very good keeping up with Goodreads, so thanks for the heads up and the 5 stars. I’m happy you enjoyed the book. xo
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On my work days at the library, all I want to do is sit in one of our library’s comfy chairs and crack open a book. It is definitely a happy place!
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Sounds like heaven!
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I love libraries and have spent many hours in libraries at school it was a safe place to hang out away from the bullies
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I think I might have done that a time or two in my own formative years, Joanne.
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Libraries have many purposes – glad you found refuge in your school libraries. 🙂
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We are fortunate to have an award-winning public library here in wee St. Helena. Its contributions to the community are incalculable. I firmly believe that libraries are one of civilization’s most important repositories.
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That’s good to hear, Jan. It worries me though, how many people don’t read, whether they never picked up the habit in the first place or lost interest somewhere along the way to other pastimes – such as video games, for instance.
Having a well-stocked library as well as one that contributes to the community is a godsend!
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I seem to visit used book stores more than libraries, although when they have their yearly book sales, I am there! My son and I used to go to the book sale, lug our haul to the car and then go out for breakfast. That was the best little ritual and most wonderful memory. Makes us both smile.
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Paul buys a lot of used books too. Thanks for sharing that lovely memory with me, Lois, of you and your son. Those little rituals are so special to look back on. 💕
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Honestly, I have been to one in years, Librarians are one of those thankless jobs and easily forgotten.
Lovely post for a Sunday.
Hope you enjoy yours.
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Thank you! I do borrow books more often these days to support the library. It’s a resource I would hate for our community to lose.
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So true
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Jennifer, a terrific quote and image … libraries are often life-changing, a saviour to many. Oh yes, I always image being a librarian is a dream job – although I wonder how much work I would complete with so many literary distractions. 😀 When my son was young we visited the library twice a week and I still order some through them. It has changed a lot in ten years and now is nearly a community centre, which is good. Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday! 😀
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Thanks, Annika. It’s a gorgeously warm and sunny day here today. 😊
I have many precious memories of visiting libraries, both as a child and as a mother. Owning a library card has always been a must. Nowadays I mostly use our library to order in other books that are only in the larger centres of our province. So between that, ebooks and the books I buy new or used, I’m all set. 😊
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Hi Annika, you are right about libraries. And working in one is a dream job for me. Libraries have definitely changed over the years, they are most certainly community centers – we even have yoga at ours!
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So happy for you, to have found your dream job!
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We must do all we can to support librarians and keep the libraries open, free and uncensored.
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I agree with you 100%, Lea. This is another case of “if you don’t use it, you lose it” so if there’s any way to support and protect our libraries, we should.
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Absolutely. I should love to take all the money that politicians are stealing from the people and earmark it for the schools and the libraries!
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Yes! Many of our school systems need updates in curriculum to keep up with change anyway. More money for the arts wouldn’t go astray either.
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First off, the teachers need to be paid so they are not working two jobs and buying supplies out of their own limited funds. You are right about the arts and they are never far from my heart. Thank you Jennifer.
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