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I love Libraries

I love libraries mainly for the books! I love the opportunities to meet new people, travel to far away places and stretch my imagination. I read mysteries, noir detectives, cozies, romance, cooking and travel books. I try new authors that I've read about in books, tried new recipes, and made an effort to talk to people from those places to confirm what books said about their hometown or country.( was it fact, fiction or just a prejudice?)

I don't just read books I can touch and hold, I also read online books, check my email, and look for new recipes while at the library. I play bingo, help friends study or do their homework. Learn new skills or crafts, like painting a self portrait, or a key dish. Just hang out in the air conditioning sometimes, sitting and putting a puzzle together. Librarians are some of my favorite people because they help me print stuff out, recommend new series, or help me jump start my car.

The San Diego County Encinitas Research Staff Is Like a Team of Two Hundred

Once I decided to write Two Spies in Time, I needed primary sources to research the heroes of the American Revolution. These librarian saints cheerfully found every book, PDF, and even a college thesis I needed to write the time-travel historical fiction book. They even found a 1782 British soldier's perspective, his first-person journal of the Revolutionary War, when Benedict Arnold attempted to betray West Point and George Washington. Over the two years I researched, they provided twenty sources that were key to being knowledgeable enough to write the novel, from asking the question: What if the British had won…

I Love Public Libraries

I love public libraries. They are one of the few truly welcoming spaces where people can gather for free, without any expectation to purchase something. The library has been a lifesaver when it comes to printing services, printing is expensive nowadays, and I truly appreciate that the library offers affordable options.The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. I regularly visit the Lemon Grove Library and participate in the book club. I love the conversations that books spark and hearing different perspectives. I have learned so much through book club and have made meaningful connections with others. Thank you for offering such…