We have an excellent City Hall. When they knew we were looking for a place to have a pop-up library, they jumped right in and offered two spaces. One is downtown at the Justice Center for kid programs and other activities. I heard that the Mah Jong group is going strong, but I have yet to stop by. But the other space is right here at City Hall. It’s a lovely, open space, which we promptly filled. Jen and Danielle have done so much complicated, nonstop work to make this happen, and I am gobsmacked at how perfect it has turned out to be. I shouldn’t be, though, as they regularly work miracles.
We brought over all the books from the new book shelves, and I took a couple of boxes on my way out from the library. A G box and an E box. So if you like Robert Galbraith or Louise Erdrich, you are in luck! Plus, books are being returned so there new choices every day. I am so glad to have seen so many of you stopping by! The computers and the printers are getting used regularly, and we even fulfilled a notary need the other day.
The littlest kids come in to get new books, and some are a little bit confused. “Where are the toys?” we had one little guy ask. He was a little disappointed when he figured out that the toys were not happening and that he couldn’t go upstairs, but he came up with a great idea. When we see him next, he will have toys with him, because he wants to show them the new library. We have such wonderful kids and their families coming in to the library, and it’s wonderful to see them still coming here to the pop-up.
Sure, one day we’ll be moving back to the library building, but right now, I’m so grateful for this warm, welcoming space.
See you in the stacks!
/Annie
