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I went to the public library this afternoon for the first time since the pandemic started. I got to experience again the joy of wandering among the shelves, looking for good prospects for checking out.
I actually went there with a mission. I became obsessed with the history of the Byzantine Empire last summer, and immediately ran through both books I have on the subject in my own library. So I went to check out some more on Byzantium. The library has four books; I checked out three of them.
If you don't hear from me, I'm reading...
hlthe2b
(101,699 posts)theaters, health clubs. I think it would be cathartic to bury oneself in a few good books.
Aristus
(66,075 posts)There are social distancing stickers all over the floor and carpet.
And there was only one other patron while I was there.
hauckeye
(626 posts)It was wonderful to browse the stacks again !
dameatball
(7,380 posts)printer.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,746 posts)I'm in Santa Fe, NM. Our libraries all closed last March, and are still not reopened. We've been able to check out and return books, which works for me, but I really miss being able to browse, chat with the librarians, read magazines. I was picking up books today and asked the employee if they had any idea when they'd reopen, and all he could tell me was that it's being discussed.
And according to another librarian, they are actually checking out at least as many books as before the pandemic. I do know that I've often made purchase suggestions, and they've gone through as readily as in the past. Same with inter library loan.
I love libraries. I'm honestly glad that the change in my financial situation which meant I could no longer afford to buy books when I moved here which made me go back to the library was one of the best things that could have happened to me.
mnhtnbb
(31,315 posts)here in NC.
I really miss being able to wander among the stacks and pick up a book from an author I haven't read, just to try it out.
I have had a library card for every county where I've lived in NC: Orange, Carteret, Wake, and now Durham.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)into any MAGAts.
sarge43
(28,939 posts)He gives them the respect due without hand waving away the eye gougings, castrations, assassinations and other shenanigans.
A well balanced survey
Aristus
(66,075 posts)I'm currently reading "A Concise History Of Byzantium", by Warren Treadgold (what a great name!). "Lost To The West" is next.
The third book I checked out is "Constantinople, Capital Of Byzantium", by Jonathan Harris.
Got some great reading ahead...