The library in our town may be a little old fashioned, but I absolutely love it! The floors creek, the books smell, and the librarians wear bifocals. Sims is everything I could ask for in a library and it's only 1.4 miles from my house.
One of my new year's goals for 2011 was to have biweekly family fun time and another one was to read to the kid's more. Yesterday's outing accomplished both when we packed up the kids and went to the library as a family.
This was SJ's first time to go to the library and it was Z's first time to check out a book.
He got Hero of the Rails (a Thomas book). I checked out Hamlet's Blackberry and I am really looking forward to this "Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age". J got a book called The Family Kitchen Garden about "How to Plant, Grow, and Cook Together". I admit it melts my heart that he would choose a book like this!
We spent a good bit of time at Sims yesterday and everyone had fun. Although, don't let the cute photos fool you, Z got into trouble for running! I was trying to catch up with him and correct him without yelling when one of the librarian's graciously, but firmly, got to him before I did. I was actually relieved. I knew if he heard about the library rules from one of the employees he would be more likely to adhere to them than if he heard it from me. It's sad, but true. Sometimes I wonder if I sound like the teacher from Charlie Brown "Wha wa, wa woo wha wa".
It was still a positive experience though and I am sure we will be back again soon, and it better be before April 4 or we'll have some overdue fines to deal with.
5 comments:
that sounds like so much fun! i have to admit, once again, i'm jealous of your kids' cooperative behavior. our library trips usually end in tears and squeals (not the good ones). and i LOVE old libraries! midlothian is in the high school and everything is really spread out - it's not cozy at all. BUT, they do have a nifty kids room with their books and they can be loud and play in there without disturbing everyone else, so i give them that.
That library is beautiful!
I've been really interested in reading Hamlet's Blackberry. I would love to hear your opinion on it.
Your library is lovely! And I seriously have a thing for libraries (duh). :) Also - Jude totally has that shirt Zion is wearing.
Your library looks (and sounds) perfect! I loved the picture of your daughter.
I have to admit, I've never entered the doors of that library. I have picnicked on the grass outside though! What wonderful time with your kids!
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