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I listen to borrowed audiobooks at least 4 times a week

I'm grateful for being able to take advantage of tax dollars well spent on providing the library resources so that I can enjoy stories and learnings that I can do thru audiobooks!

Birthday Book

Growing up in my hometown, my favorite part of the neighborhood was being just down the street from the library. I adored visiting the library, and it became even more special thanks to a unique program that sent me a new book every birthday. My absolute favorite was “Dinorella,” a delightful dinosaur version of Cinderella, and it filled me with joy and wonder.As I moved on to college and grad school, libraries continued to be a sanctuary. They offered a peaceful refuge amidst the busyness of student life and a space to connect with peers. Whether it was studying late…

Community connection

The first card I get whenever I move to a place is my library card. To both connect with my community and make use of the available resources (looking for work, places to live, books, periodicals, a quiet place to read, connecting with fellow community members from librarians, security guards, and even strangers! I love people and talking with them) Libraries are imperative for any community for a myriad of reasons (I’d have to write a book to expound on this fact! 😅) personally for me for my mental health as reading is not only important but is my number…