It is National Libraries Day in the UK today, and there are events taking place all over the country to encourage people to visit their local libraries.
I’m a big fan of libraries and I’m lucky enough to have libraries accessible to where I live and work. The only downside is that I get carried away with the luxury of all those free books so I always end up leaving with more than I can carry.
I know a lot of people that are avid readers but don’t use their local library and I just don’t get it!
Do you have a library near you, and do you use it?
I’m actually not a huge fan of my local library which makes me sad. It’s very small and never seems to get new stock in, and the staff don’t seem very friendly. I really want to get a job there and sort it out! LOL.
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My local library used to be really badly run but it has got better!
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Definitely use my local library. Whenever I move, the first thing I do after sorting out the utilities is get a library card.
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I like your priorities! I’m glad you get use out of yours too.
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I used to use libraries a lot but got out of the habit when travelling for work and always ending up with wildly overdue books. And now I have such a backlog of books to be read, either ones I own or review copies, that I just can’t see where I’d find time to fit any more in!
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Yes I must admit all the library books I pick up do nothing for my bulging shelves! I just can’t resist…
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I have two – one private and one public. I prefer the former but I’ll always support the latter, especially now its being downsized – today I even saw boxes of books packed up to be sold to Better World Books.
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I LOVE my local libraries (I’m lucky enough to have 3 within reasonable driving distance!). Unfortunately, I also usually leave with more books than I can possibly read before they’re overdue. BTW, I want to visit the library in your picture–that’s incredible!
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Sadly that isn’t my local library! I also max out my card – I’m constantly renewing my books.
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