I love the feeling I get walking around the library. People reading, studying, browsing…everyone being silently creative at the same time. Parents bring their kids and you can see the look of excitement on their face that only lasts for a second in the toy store (after they realize all that great stuff cannot be theirs). At the library, they can touch, look at, and borrow whatever they want…endless possiblities!
One of my best library experiences was during a visit to San Diego. I needed to check email in preparation for a job interview. I walked around all morning looking for an internet accessible cafe. Then I saw the blue sign with a stick figure and book. Of course, the library! Why didn’t I think of that? People were lined up waiting for it to open. How cool!!!
