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  The heart of our community

  by Mika, about 1 month ago
  

  Our local library provides a huge sense of joy, comfort and community for our family. We know the librarians and staff, we enjoy browsing the stacks, coming to events, and treasure the incredible gift of having books on order ready and waiting for us! What a delight you are, La Mesa library! Thank you!
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  Struggle

  by Roy Cox, about 1 month ago

  I want to start by saying thank you to the San Diego library for giving me the opportunity to going back and receiving my diploma. Something I thought was undoable. Growing up I didn’t have everything. We struggled like our families that my father was deported. Things got much harder for us, but my mom always pushed us to strive for the best. My oldest brother had to step up by the father figure. My mom have six kids me being a middle child by the way, not to mention my mother was also a victim of fire from head... Continue reading
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  More that books

  by HLKE, about 1 month ago
  When I had my first child 12 years ago I happily stopped working to stay at home to raise her. Money was tight with only one income and the library was an almost daily stop for us. We went to the baby programs then to the toddler programs and then to the crafts. We chatted with the librarians who watched my daughter grow up and move from the board books to the picture books to the chapter books. We met other parents and children there and planned play dates in the library and then at the park. We are still... Continue reading
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  Libraries are a staple of society

  by Valerio, about 1 month ago
  Ive seen first hand how libraries bring communities together. They are a staple of any healthy society. I love them and they should be more popular and more used but unfortunately Americans are ignorant of them
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  The craft classes are fantastic!

  by Lisa Gross, about 1 month ago

  As a single person with no family I can’t impress upon you enough how I look forward to seeing my network of friends at each class. We really have built a community with these classes. Also seeing the friendly, kind faces of the librarians and volunteers really make my day. I depend on the library for so many things! Thank you!
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  A Place to Just Be

  by ajax m, about 1 month ago
  Libraries are places where there is no pressure to do anything. You can read a book, use the computers, use any amenities they offer, or simply spend some of your time relaxing inside. Libraries are also places where people can host community events for no cost to the participants.

  
  

  Third spaces are important for those who cannot afford to spend money to have an enjoyable time. Libraries are one of these third spaces. They provide a connection to others, either through interpersonal communication or through any stories one might read. This sort of connection is important and valuable for anyone... Continue reading
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  A Place for Inspiration

  by Saul , about 1 month ago

  Every visit opens the door to new possibilities—discovering a great book recommendation, exploring a new space, learning about a program or service, or simply borrowing a physical book. The library remains a vital place and resource.
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  I love the library

  by Michelle , about 1 month ago
  "Zaydee, wow what a beautiful name how did you come up with that name for your daughter? " Me- I rented every name book there was at the library. Finally at the end of the last book, I saw the name. ✨

  12 years ago I took my daughter to the branch and attended the story time classes. I can still hear my favorite song that consisted of only 5 words repeated over again in an addictive melody. " What's the whether, what's the whether liiiiike what's the whether what's the whether liiiiiike" 😆

  My daughter also really enjoyed playing... Continue reading
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  Stranger in a Familiar Place

  by AEL, about 1 month ago

  I recently got a job at the San Diego County Library system, and it was a relief to finally find employment again after months of unemployment and a cross country move. Did I mention that my partner was deployed this whole time during the job loss and move? It was a tough spring, but I found my way to the library after moving in to my new home just outside of San Diego. A library is one of the only places, no matter what state I may be in, that is usually all the same, and the familiarity never changes.

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  Libraries are for the people!

  by mostephanitely, about 1 month ago
  

  Maya Angelou once said, “If I can get to the library in any town, I’ll be ok.” Our local branch is a bustling, lively place that brings people together. Whether I am checking out audiobooks from home or picking up my books on hold, coming here instantly makes my day better. I especially love how central it seems to the loves of so many of us, my family included! My parents, my siblings and their kids, and I often gather here together just to squeeze in some weekday family time. It’s a very special place that offers something different yet... Continue reading