tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post40195498378068977..comments2023-04-17T07:44:37.256-06:00Comments on Jane's Jewels: And so it begins...Jane http://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-20326202164293390552011-11-20T10:57:40.465-07:002011-11-20T10:57:40.465-07:00Thanks everyone for sharing what libraries mean to...Thanks everyone for sharing what libraries mean to you - I really appreciate your reflections and I think they confirm what we all already know: that the library is a very important resource we should all make a point of using (& supporting) more often. <br /><br />April, I can totally appreciate your frustrations, but I don't think there's any way libraries could ever keep up with all the books that are produced each year - sometimes when I am in Chapters I am in awe of just how many books it holds - and how there are more in the works!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-77578370449725771062011-11-20T06:23:24.440-07:002011-11-20T06:23:24.440-07:00I've always loved and used libraries, but the ...I've always loved and used libraries, but the problem now is that I research books online and read reviews on Amazon.com and find the exact books I want - and when I check my library, they rarely have them. Boo. I get frustrated and stop going. And end up having to buy books that I would much rather get from a library. I hope they can survive though... so many people don't read newspapers either and they are also falling by the wayside.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13426302151686598975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-86077414288434096622011-11-19T08:15:49.327-07:002011-11-19T08:15:49.327-07:00I have such fond memories from my childhood of the...I have such fond memories from my childhood of the library I used to frequent when I was young. It was my favourite place to visit. I have a library a couple of minutes (walking distance) from my home, now, but I hardly ever go there. It's sad, really.<br /><br />Love the 'Offbeat Holiday Books', especially the 'Monsters Eat Whiny Kids'!Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-60470220516485205822011-11-18T12:57:27.414-07:002011-11-18T12:57:27.414-07:00I too am keen on NaNoWriMo - for next year or some...I too am keen on NaNoWriMo - for next year or some other.<br />I hope you are wrong about Canadian libraries. This fall I returned to the library after a long absence - who am I kidding - I've never been a library person. So this fall has been quite the discovery for me. It started with an afternoon storytime for my son and then we discovered DVDs, CDs, Wii games, and my favourite, ebooks! All for only $12 a year. Story time is busy with up to 20 kids at a time. Hopefully these little ones will turn into solid library users and help keep them alive.Tricky Naghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919495725923542940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-62655361112331047392011-11-18T06:58:46.804-07:002011-11-18T06:58:46.804-07:00Libraries are important for civilization. Knowledg...Libraries are important for civilization. Knowledge is power.<br /><br />I always have a wonderful feeling inside when I'm in a library, cosy, comfortable. Great place to spend some time when the weather is terrible out there.<br /><br />I also saw the Carlsburg ad. It is one you will remember.Lorenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-10371371016759553872011-11-18T06:44:59.477-07:002011-11-18T06:44:59.477-07:00I had just listened to a story on the radio about ...I had just listened to a story on the radio about the libraries here in the states. They are trying to get people to start using them more. Some things I had never thought about that are available at the library to check out are movies dvds and music cds. And for all of us that are trying to do things ourselves to save money during these poor economic times, they have car and home repair books available.WebDebrishttp://webdebris.com/70s/noreply@blogger.com