I am a big fan of libraries and I count myself EXTREMELY lucky that my local library is still up and running and is only a three minute walk from my front door. However, some people, sadly, aren’t as lucky and their local libraries have ended up packing up shop. I don’t know what I’d do if my library closed (probably do a big fat cry and chain myself to the building in protest).
What upsets me the most about libraries though is how many people don’t realise what amazing places there are and, I’m going to tell you why they’re just so amazing.
YOU CAN READ BOOKS FOR FREE. What more could you want in the world? A place to go, full of books that is FREE to join, FREE to spend time in and FREE to borrow books from. You don’t have to be rich to go to a library: everything is FREE.
What happens if you want to buy a book but you’re just not too sure you want to spend £7.99 because it *whispers* might be a bit rubbish. Well, why not borrow it from the library first?! I have lost count of the number of times I have done this. I have been so desperate to read a book but haven’t been sure I’ll love it so, instead, borrow it from the library, read it and then decide whether I want to buy my own copy. I have saved myself a lot of money this way!
How many times have you wanted to read a book but not wanted to buy it for yourself? Ask the library, they are often very accommodating and will buy a book if you suggest it to them. I have managed to recommend lots of books to my local library which they have bought and displayed on their shelves.
Libraries can also be the hub of the community and often run lots of exciting events. In my local library there are often a lot of groups for children and their reading, we have lots of reading groups and the occasional local author event. Libraries are a great way to make friends and meet like minded people. I admit, I don’t really engage in conversation at the library because I am so distracted and interested in books but everyone who I do see is incredibly friendly and LOVES BOOKS.
Also, libraries are one of the calmest places you can spend your time. They’re quiet (most of the time!), have ample seating, allow you to take your time browsing books, they have computer stations which you can use to browse the internet, do some writing and write a few book reviews!
Basically, libraries are awesome and we need to save them. So, use your local library, show them how much you need them and enjoy every second of them because sadly, one day, they might not be around anymore.
Check out my local library!
What upsets me the most about libraries though is how many people don’t realise what amazing places there are and, I’m going to tell you why they’re just so amazing.
YOU CAN READ BOOKS FOR FREE. What more could you want in the world? A place to go, full of books that is FREE to join, FREE to spend time in and FREE to borrow books from. You don’t have to be rich to go to a library: everything is FREE.
What happens if you want to buy a book but you’re just not too sure you want to spend £7.99 because it *whispers* might be a bit rubbish. Well, why not borrow it from the library first?! I have lost count of the number of times I have done this. I have been so desperate to read a book but haven’t been sure I’ll love it so, instead, borrow it from the library, read it and then decide whether I want to buy my own copy. I have saved myself a lot of money this way!
How many times have you wanted to read a book but not wanted to buy it for yourself? Ask the library, they are often very accommodating and will buy a book if you suggest it to them. I have managed to recommend lots of books to my local library which they have bought and displayed on their shelves.
Libraries can also be the hub of the community and often run lots of exciting events. In my local library there are often a lot of groups for children and their reading, we have lots of reading groups and the occasional local author event. Libraries are a great way to make friends and meet like minded people. I admit, I don’t really engage in conversation at the library because I am so distracted and interested in books but everyone who I do see is incredibly friendly and LOVES BOOKS.
Also, libraries are one of the calmest places you can spend your time. They’re quiet (most of the time!), have ample seating, allow you to take your time browsing books, they have computer stations which you can use to browse the internet, do some writing and write a few book reviews!
Basically, libraries are awesome and we need to save them. So, use your local library, show them how much you need them and enjoy every second of them because sadly, one day, they might not be around anymore.
Check out my local library!