Libraries for Fun and Knowledge
We are fortunate to have libraries for so many purposes. We can research any subject, use computers, check out books, video’s, CD’s or just sit in a comfortable chair and read to our heart’s content. It’s a wonderful advantage for all the family and it’s free.
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The library is a valuable source of information on practically everything you can imagine. It’s the place to find information and entertainment for the whole family. If it’s been awhile since you visited the library, be prepared for a big surprise. It’s not just a place for kids to do research for school projects anymore. Many libraries have club meetings, art exhibits, lectures, poetry and book readings, and computers, besides all the kid activities.
The library provides a great way to get involved in your community. Clubs and community groups meet at the library, so make inquires about them or ask about starting a group of your own. If your library doesn’t already have it, you might want to start a poetry reading group, a writing group, or a recipe trading group. There are any number of hobbies or study groups others will be interested in.
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One of the best things you can do for your child is to introduce them to the library. Take your child in and present them to the librarian. He or she will explain the rules of conduct and services offered. In most libraries, besides books to check out and read, there are games, puzzles, story telling, puppet shows, and workshops the kids can sign up for. The library can open up a whole new world of experiences for your child.
For the older members of the family, you will find information on every subject under the sun. You can study any subject that interests you in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, or start that new novel you wanted to read. You can check out books, videos and Cd’s to enjoy at home, all for free. Also, while the kids are busy you could do the research, and get on a computer to write your article for Triond. If you are lucky and the kids are especially good,you might have time to answer all those comments your friends made on your latest article.
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In any case, you and the family will enjoy your visit to the library. It doesn’t cost you a penny, It won’t lighten your pocket book and will provide the family with knowledge and entertainment now and for a lifetime. It’s one of my favorite places.
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ken bultman, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Good article of support for a noble institution in deep trouble here in many Florida communities. When budget cuts have to be made it’s easy to remove programs and hours from the local library.
Jenny Heart, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Hreat ideas for helping the mind and the strained economy. Like it!
Hugo La Rosa, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Ruby Hawk: Jorge Luis Borges once said that he imagined Heaven as a huge Library. Maybe the greatest libraries exist in Heaven, who knows. The thing is that they are really enjoyable. They give shelter to thousands of books which are one of the greatest venues of happiness for the Triond Family, no doubt. Great article. Regards, Hugo.
Christine Ramsay, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I have always enjoyed going to the library. When I was teaching our local library used to let me take my class for an annual visit and the children were taught how to use a library properly. A very good read.
Christine
Netty net, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I think everyone should learn how use a library. I enjoy reading
Darla Smith, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I’ve been taking the kids to the library a lot during the Summer months. They both love to read.
Phill Senters, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
A nice one Ruby. You are so right, in libraries there is nearly endless learning and information, great for kids.
lindalulu, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Libraries are wonderful for everyone! Great article Ruby…
ceegirl, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Libraries you can wind down and clear your mind.
beldobie, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Libraries are the best entertainment centers. Great article Ruby.
Jacques Berkeley, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
America’s libraries are true gems. Some of the planet’s most underrated intellects are librarians.
papaleng, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
It’s a pity that nowadays, students are not keen on going to the library. They get whatever resources they need in their studies through internet.. If only, they will grasp the beauty there is in a library.
Daisy Peasblossom, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Yay, Ruby! Yes, libraries are one of our greatest assets. Just remember to take good care of the books you borrow, and return them on time. Most library funding is statistic driven, so every time you visit, you are helping fund your library.
kathie107, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Im glad I live two blocks away from the library, I go there everytime I can, and its a good feeling when I get there because its so quiet makes me concentrate more on what im reading. Have my like!
PR Mace, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I agree with Daisy, libraries are our greatest asset. I love the peace and calm in a library. My children loved them from an early age as I took them weekly before they started school for story time and every summer we went once a week for a new book and then milkshakes. Thank you, Ruby for a wonderful article.
Mystify, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Excellent work Ruby as always!You always know how to pick great subjects! I love the library,my favorite place to be, a wealth of knowledge before your fingertips!
Lostash, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
An undervalued resource in this day and age…mores the pity.
Alexa Gates, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
The library’s over where I live are a cooperative. If one library has the book, and yours doesn’t they can get you a book. It’s pretty great, espcially if you need books for a project. The only downside is that it takes forever to get the books depending on what’s goingon with them. I’ve had a book waiting to be sent out to me for like two weeks now. It’s something I can’t understand.. but the library is definitely great!
Joe Dorish, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Libraries are a great resource and well worth our tax dollars. My county has a great County Library and all the towns in the county honor any library card issued in any town library in the county.
unown971, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I love going to library after school!
Collette Edwards, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
Rudy another grea write, Both my children got their first library card as soon as the could sign there own name, and they loved all the things to do there, we would go every week at least once, for me it was a break from my kids while still being with them. they’d go to the childrens section where i could still see them and i’d sit in a comfy chair with a book for a magazine and enjoy the piece and quite. THANKS for Sharing ….
Collette 
Mark Gordon Brown, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
One of the things I miss most about living in the city is having a large, varied, and unbiased library to go to. An unbiased library being the most missed part.
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
I go at least twice a week. I am on a quest for knowledge I guess.
Unofre Pili, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
“One of the best things you can do for your child is to introduce them to the library. ”
– Ruby Hawk
This is certainly a quotable line. Very nice article maam.
Dee Huff, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
I love going to the library. Sometimes I check whether they have the books I’m looking for online before I go, but a lot of the time I just go and browse. I’ve borrowed DVD’s and magazines as well as books. They also stock talking books, so that if you’ve got a long drive to do you can borrow a stack to keep you entertained on the way. And if I can’t get my books back on time, I can renew online so that I don’t get a fine for late returns.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
I totally agree, my daughter who loves to read, the library is the place to go. For the very young as well as the very old.
Great article
chitragopi, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
Yes, libraries cannot be replaced by anything
Susan Keeping, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
Great article. I love libraries. Just as well I’m in the business
Goodselfme, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
Great informative post and a plethora of points to ponder for use of the library.
choobin, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
I love libraries, and I spend most of my time inside library. It is also a good place to get new ideas.
Theresa Johnson, posted this comment on Aug 23rd, 2009
great article. I know growing up a library that i loved to go to had a science center where you could learn about how different things were made and they had a few different experiments that you could try…
AngelaDavid, posted this comment on Aug 24th, 2009
Good article. TU!
cebuanaeyez, posted this comment on Aug 24th, 2009
I love libraries. I go to the library almost everyday to use the internet and read (mostly internet though) Great article Ruby
Ruby Hawk, posted this comment on Aug 25th, 2009
Thank you everyone for your interest and comments. I love the library. I go every week and bring home an armload of books. It’s my favorite place. I’m glad you all take advantage of your libraries and I see that you do. We have one on the street behind our apt.and one down town. We go to both and if we want a book they don’t have they put us on the list and we soon do have it. I could give up almost anything before the library.
CutestPrincess, posted this comment on Sep 6th, 2009
i love goin to libraries and read stories…
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Atikin, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009
One of my favourite places is the library but I don’t go there much nowadays because of school commitments. In England here, you have computers and little comfy sofas, videos, CDs and everything in the world in the libraries and as you say, it really is fun and knowledge when you go there. This is a good article with a good message. Well done!