Tag: libraries

My Last Trip To The Library

August 6, 2014 Whitney books 1 Comment
My Last Trip To The Library

I did it, my last trip to my local library before I moved.  I bypassed the new shelf, paid my fine and walked out the door.  No tears or long good-bye, as I defiantly will not miss the 40 minute walk to get there.  In other words, it is time to move on. My library card […]

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Library Lament

October 11, 2011 Whitney Uncategorized 5 Comments
Library Lament

Well that’s all folks!  My library officially closed today, only to be reopened on October 26 at their new “unwalkable” location.  Until this moment I thought there might have been a chance that they would change their mind, but that was only wishful thinking.  The old library building is sold and will be used for […]

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Kindle Is At My Library!

September 23, 2011 Whitney Uncategorized 3 Comments
Kindle Is At My Library!

My library supports Overdrive allowing ereaders to checkout books and this week they just added Kindle!  I was super excited to hear this as I have mention my library is moving and this option will help fill the void.  The site actually reminds me a lot of Netflix as you can hold/save/checkout “books”.  What’s the […]

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My Library Is Moving

September 4, 2011 Whitney Uncategorized 5 Comments
My Library Is Moving

I have stated (or ranted) in other posts my town library is moving across town, away from its current location in the center of the downtown.  There is no backing out now, a grand opening date is set — October 12th.  Despite their lack of funds, they are moving ahead.  I got on their website […]

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National Library Week

April 13, 2010 Whitney books 9 Comments
National Library Week

National Library Week is being observed April 11 -April 17 and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share my thoughts on my local library. I think it can be assumed that I have always loved to read and remember walking to the library when I was younger with a wagon which badly […]

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