LIBRARY LOVERS DAY....

It just so happens that Library Lovers Day falls on another loving day...Valentines. And while we all know, constantly bombarded by visions of giving our loved ones flowers, chocolates and jewellery, why we are MEANT to celebrate love and all it's fuzzy redness....Library Lovers Day quietly sails by with few folks celebrating.

But for some of us, it's a very special day.


And of course there are so many reasons to love your library.
Firstly it's FREE.

Yep, free. Nothing, nada, nil, no cost. Libraries are also inclusive. We don't care what religion or gender or nationality you are, we don't care if you are rich or poor, literate or not. We merely welcome you all.




Libraries are also vital community hubs. We help to build communities, people connect and meet there, it's a great place to catch up. 

And we have so many activities...FREE.

There are book clubs and craft groups, conversation clubs and writing groups. We have speakers and author talks,  cheese making and cooking demonstrations. We have something for everyone.

And that's another thing we are great at...If we don't know it, we'll do our damnest to find out for you.



We offer a safe place...warm in winter, cool in summer. We have free computers and free wifi. We even let you eat in the library! 

We have places where you can plug in...charge up...quiet study areas...and console games.

A library is a place where you can learn new skills. Discover new authors and new genres. 

You can pop in to pick up a book or stay for hours, browsing the shelves.  Reading the newspaper, do some jigsaw, have a cuppa and chat to the friendly staff.




It's also a great place to let your love of reading show.

We have so many programs for children, all beneficial to help promote early literacy. From Baby Times to Story Times....from clubs where we code to ones where we create....manga clubs...book club.

I may be biased but I truly believe that libraries are one of the best places. 

They offer a home away from home. A safe environment whether you want to study or read today's newspaper. 

Frankly they are amazing...and truly deserve to be celebrated!




Vicki 



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