My library was busy this afternoon. Mondays are usually busy, and today was no exception. The circulation desk had a crowd massed around it, and every station was staffed. Our regular middle schoolers were congregating around the computers and study tables, laughing and chatting. Little kids were milling around with their parents, who were conversing with each other at top volume. Computers were beeping. Cell phones were ringing. It was loud, it was chaotic, it was crazy.
And I loved it. I really loved it. I loved that people were having conversations and enjoying each other’s company. I loved that people were in the library and they were having fun. It wasn’t an unruly mob of inconsiderate people, it was a celebration of the library.
If I knew they were comin’, I’d've baked a cake. And put candles on it. And sung a song. Yes, I’m worn out and slightly headachey now, but it’s a good kind of worn out and headachey. People should enjoy the library this much everyday. Everyday should be Crazy Loud Fun Day at the library.
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This is so cool, my work at the desk of a busy branch has brought me much joy these days. People helping each other with studies and web applications, new grand baby pictures delivered and shared. It sure does something to brighten my outlook!
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