tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post7983491324050323310..comments2024-03-18T09:53:12.654-04:00Comments on MotherReader: The Library: It’s a Place Where Books Are FreeMotherReaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-8411236387904431682009-02-28T19:20:00.000-05:002009-02-28T19:20:00.000-05:00The library is one of my sacred spaces, frankly. A...The library is one of my sacred spaces, frankly. And thanks for the link to the video--it's odd, but very heartening!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-42327889947461316032009-02-28T18:18:00.000-05:002009-02-28T18:18:00.000-05:00We try to make weekly visits to our library. My da...We try to make weekly visits to our library. My daughter looks forward to the trips.Brimful Curiositieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487724630977768978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-24481084279479495752009-02-27T16:45:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:45:00.000-05:00I love this video! I'm hoping to raise public lib...I love this video! <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to raise public library awareness by blogging about my visits to as many L.A. public libraries as possible. <BR/><BR/>Librarypalooza! is lots of fun. I'd love to see other bloggers post reviews of their local public libraries.Candace Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025197609231243397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-49036472280467074772009-02-26T12:15:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:15:00.000-05:00I went to Centreville the other day and thought ab...I went to Centreville the other day and thought about you. The place was packed, as usual. We haven't been asked to cut staff yet, and I'm hoping that remains the case. We would be in big trouble if we did (we have no Sunday hours anymore and our budget has been reduced-of course, visits are skyrocketing and our February circulation numbers are higher than last February, even though we have no more Sunday hours).Jennifer Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-69285619181574828862009-02-25T19:14:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for the wonderful props to libraries. We a...Thanks for the wonderful props to libraries. We are seeing our usage skyrocket. One of my favorite quotes during 30 + years of library service: "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries."Marge Loch-Woutershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299355611398291374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-21256489885328066662009-02-24T20:13:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:13:00.000-05:00A very pertinent post!!! I couldn't agree with yo...A very pertinent post!!! I couldn't agree with you more about the power of libraries right now!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-21041816664136485302009-02-24T16:51:00.000-05:002009-02-24T16:51:00.000-05:00This song never gets old for me. Let me know if yo...This song never gets old for me. Let me know if you ever need a mp3.:)Saints and Spinnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532215042953620628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-36678839438417440572009-02-24T11:11:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:11:00.000-05:00"Librarians are often sexy...":-)"Librarians are often sexy..."<BR/><BR/>:-)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740218741433595285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-87788590121996322632009-02-24T09:05:00.000-05:002009-02-24T09:05:00.000-05:00I have rediscovered the library over the last year...I have rediscovered the library over the last year. It started with needing books on tape for the national board study. Then I realized, "Hey, I can borrow books to read and save money!" Brilliant! Yat for libraries!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-75848867077918648842009-02-23T08:22:00.000-05:002009-02-23T08:22:00.000-05:00I feel like shouting "Amen!" to this blog post. Wh...I feel like shouting "Amen!" to this blog post. What would we do without our libraries? And what a shame if there hours and programs are cut and less new materials come in.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048802688885477511noreply@blogger.com