tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067968530671918799.post3541646195006266201..comments2023-04-25T00:32:33.974-05:00Comments on The Juggling Act: Library re-designKristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815157528494177121noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067968530671918799.post-7056151607934282802010-02-28T23:25:43.908-06:002010-02-28T23:25:43.908-06:00The most fun children's library feature has to...The most fun children's library feature has to be the carpet lined bathtubs that were at the Grapevine TX Public Library.<br /><br />Regularly scheduled movie days bring in kids and parents.<br /><br />I have learned to play Phillipino Mah Jong with a group at the library. Don't forget book clubs for kids and adults.<br /><br />I agree about ordering books on-line and have them waiting for me a few days later...especially handy for homeschoolers!<br /><br />My sister's library in MA has an adult reading room with a fake fireplace, overstuffed chairs, floor lamps...lots of relaxing ambiance. Love that room.<br /><br />I love libraries.Cindy Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597286769951885434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067968530671918799.post-582535305829199032010-02-20T19:33:31.780-06:002010-02-20T19:33:31.780-06:00Our library here is amazing! Here's the websi...Our library here is amazing! Here's the website so you can see what they have...'<br /><br />http://www.douglascountylibraries.org<br /><br />My favorite thing is that I can request online any book that the system has and they will bring it to the library for me. The website has the book, usually a picture of the cover, description, etc... It is so much easier than browsing actual books at the library. <br /><br />A good kids room is essential IMO. Colorful, closed off from the rest of the library so they don't have to be so quiet, a space for story times. In our community, LOTS of people with kids under 5 come to those.<br /><br />Our library also has audio books, download books, etc..<br /><br />A meeting room that can be reserved at little or no charge. Perfect for Chamber events, small business trainings, etc.. <br /><br />And the other room that I use at our library is what they call a reading room. It has chairs scattered around. Some have tables and the library provides WiFi, so a great place to go lesson plan when I need a little quiet. <br /><br />I sincerely believe that a library can be such a HUGE asset to a community and is one of the few things that I have absolutely no issue with as many of tax dollars as possible going toward.weavermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775825441858350484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067968530671918799.post-89682188253666120862010-02-20T09:05:55.431-06:002010-02-20T09:05:55.431-06:00I have to admit that I rarely use the library anym...I have to admit that I rarely use the library anymore....20 minute drive, old, musty books, no parking, hard to find books that I need....<br />maybe a facelift will inspire me to visit the library again! I would love to know what big city libraries are like!<br />We missed you at bowling yesterday.Roanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267573890805062760noreply@blogger.com