tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052428857190834923.post7162458151769668318..comments2024-03-09T16:00:33.390+00:00Comments on An Artist's Life For Me!: Aren't Libraries Lovely?Lynne the Pencilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18204943065923019653noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052428857190834923.post-92187288707786294272009-10-20T16:19:42.594+01:002009-10-20T16:19:42.594+01:00So true Victoria. It is tragic that libraries shou...So true Victoria. It is tragic that libraries should be under threat - we need them now more than ever!<br /><br />On your last point: I am always interested to hear from any library who wants to organise a visit. Just email me!Lynne the Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204943065923019653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052428857190834923.post-77676043530544002932009-10-20T12:37:18.858+01:002009-10-20T12:37:18.858+01:00Hi, I work p/t in a council library and unfortunat...Hi, I work p/t in a council library and unfortunately they are all under threat! They are wonderful places full of information, excitement & fun - no more "Shush" either! Libraries exist on the basis of funding & book issues ... so the more people you can get through the door the better as they are 'likely' to pick up something to take home. But its not just books we have plenty of other things to offer .. cd's; story tapes; pc's etc etc. We do already to a home library service for those in the community who cant manage to get to a library. As with all things the faces of libraries will be changing and possibly we wont know until the changes are made if these are for the better. We do have plenty of child friendly activities and would love more illustrators / authors to come into our library to promote what we do ...Victorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052428857190834923.post-80567705134368324392009-10-19T20:48:13.314+01:002009-10-19T20:48:13.314+01:00I have lots of lovely memories of my weekly visits...I have lots of lovely memories of my weekly visits to the library from a very young age. Touching the books and flipping through the pictures before carefully choosing the one special enough to take home, the little drawing competitions, being excited about my next visit, the joy of discovering a new author, the list goes on and on. I think this is the number one way to encourage kids to enjoy reading and It would be a huge loss if even one library was closed down.Julie Dunionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907914221714671448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052428857190834923.post-87980709918831422242009-10-19T12:33:01.056+01:002009-10-19T12:33:01.056+01:00I completely agree.
My experience of running child...I completely agree.<br />My experience of running children's workshops in libraries, is that many kids in less affluent areas come to the libraries on their own. Libraries provide a calm, warm, friendly sanctuary for these children. A place where they can relax and learn and explore. I would hate to see that change to a lonely online experience.<br />CarylCaryl Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11268564403922986582noreply@blogger.com