Early in my college life, I got headaches when I walked into libraries; I don't know if it was fear of the Dewey Decimal System, not being able to have a Diet Coke at my side or dusty stacks but .... I have changed my mind. I love libraries! And, they are freeeeeeeeee.
Today I multi-purposed and took my daughter to our new neighborhood library so that we could explore the books & videos and check out the state of the art meeting rooms available to the public. There is something nostalgic about old libraries and something super sophisticated about the new ones; if you live in, or visit, Peoria (AZ) be sure to stop by our Sunrise Mountain Branch on Lake Pleasant Parkway for a first class experience in literature and more.
If you have young children, you'll want to attend one of Madam Paculi's storytimes. The library has free WIFI for your laptop and lots of terminals, too. The seating options near the indoor/outdoor play area are designed so that everyone can enjoy the library in their own way; I saw some moms holding children on their laps reading as others sat reading their own books while their children ran with bare feet through the grassy circle. The books & more concept has come a long way since the days of "shhhh!"
Oh, what a bargain!
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PS - Did you see the movie Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler? If so, do you remember the part where he wants something for freeeeeeeeeeEEEEEE? We keep repeating that line in our household and laughing.
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PPS - This week Tamarha, my forever friend & co-author of the original Fun Places to Go with Kids in Metro Phoenix, told me that it is the 50th anniversary of Strunk & White. Tamarha, what do you think Strunk & White would think of my atypical grammar & punctuation?
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