Shhh....quiet in the library

Today, Akira and I learned all about the library.  We learned that you have to talk softly in the library.  Akira remembered that you also have to be quiet at church, and he remembered that you get to sing songs at church, so he thought we should also sing songs in the library.....but Mommy explained that the church and library were different places and that at the library we just try to talk softly so we don't disturb the other people there who are trying to read. 

We also learned that the library lets you check out or 'borrow' books for free!  Wow....there doesn't seem to be much that is free in this world, can you imagine?  Mommy let us each choose one book to take home for the week.  I chose a book about being little and big at the same time (as Mommy says often, it's all relative). 

I also learned that is is very sad that people are not supporting public libraries much.  There were so many people waiting for the library to open today.  But, not many of those people looked particularly influential in the government process.  There were older people, and people with disabilities and people who didn't drive their car but took the bus to the library....lots and lots of people who were very anxious to use the services of the library.  But, because of budget cuts, the library isn't open too often.  It didn't open until 1 today and it closes at 4.  Not too much time for people to check the internet or do important research.  hmmmm....well, I know I want to support the library and all it has to offer.  I can't wait to go back...oh, except that means I have to take my book back.  I guess it's ok, since I am only borrowing it and there are SO MANY more to choose from. If you haven't gone in a while....go check out your local library, it's worth the visit!