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  Library Impacts

  by D, about 1 month ago

  I know that libraries have always had a fundamental impact, but I never quite thought I'd get to experience it. My earliest memory of a library was reading to dogs (Paws To Read) back when I was learning English. While the dogs didn't understand what I was saying, it was the first chapter of creating my story, and helped me get that first chapter started.

  Later on, I became involved in the Service Learner program where I really got to see what libraries are and do for our communities. It wasn't until this time that I realized how much libraries... Continue reading
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  sometimes online

  by mbaker, about 1 month ago
  Public libraries matter to me , I grew up with a libraries all different neighborhoods in a large metropolitan midwestern city.

  
  

  I could go to and read or get many type of books such as , autobiographies, biographies, history, fiction, non fiction,

  
  

  poetry, monologues and so much more. The mindset and laws during those periods were changing in this country. I

  
  

  lived to see a lot of laws change. And so called Colored, Negro, to become known as African Americans artist.

  
  

  Books help me get a good understanding of how divided this place called America and called the land of... Continue reading
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  Encouraging Creativity and Community

  by Creative Carol, about 1 month ago
  The adult arts and crafts classes offered at the Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Sante Fe libraries bring together community members of all backgrounds to participate in the process of creating. They offer a wide range of hands-on art classes. As an instructor, it is very rewarding to see both the beautiful products they make, and to watch the students enjoy the experience of expression. There is a great sense of camaraderie and support between the classmates Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making it all possible.
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  Alpine Library sponsored Ukulele Jam Club

  by Betsy Haines , about 1 month ago
  

  In the beginning of January 2025 the Alpine Library said they would welcome us the use of a room to have a Beginning Ukelele Club 2x a month. They also printed off and compiled 10 music notebooks to help get us started and said they would help print off new music to add to our collection of songs. 12 months later 16 ukelele musicians preformed 9 Holiday songs at the Alpine Library Holiday Get Together and we were told it was the biggest turn out ever. We continue to enjoy our 2x Uke Jam Sessions and along with next years... Continue reading
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  My Two Libraries

  by Brigid Brett, about 1 month ago

  I'm lucky enough to have two libraries in my life: the Valley Center branch where I live, and the Poway branch, where my husband and I take our grandchildren.

  When I park my car at the Valley Center library and walk toward the building, I immediately start feeling calm and happy. It's not just the beautiful landscaping and inviting building, it's knowing what's waiting for me inside.

  The stone fireplace with its comfy reading chairs, the tall windows looking out to the shaded patio and views of the countryside, and of course, the displays of new releases and shelves of... Continue reading
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  The Coolest Place on Earth: Passing Down the Love of the Library

  by Litup, about 1 month ago

  For as long as I can remember, the library has been my compass. As a child, it was the place I went to find answers to everything. It was where I first traveled the globe, diving into mythology and folklore from different cultures, connecting the dots between our diverse foundations long before I understood what "community" really meant.

  I can still vividly recall the sensory experience of those early visits. I loved the distinct smell of the library, that mix of paper and ink and the physical comfort it offered. It was a refuge of crisp air conditioning in the... Continue reading
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  Sharing Crafts In The Community Room

  by Donna K, about 1 month ago

  I especially appreciate the free monthly adult crafts in the Casa de Oro library. I have been privileged to teach a craft twice and the Friends of the Library generously fund the materials. Our class is limited to 12 attendees due to the small community room. The new Casa de Oro library will open sometime in July or August with more space for community events. Congratulations to the library staff on their new home, expanded hours, new books, classes, and looking forward to seeing you all there!
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  life sustaining in tough times

  by Marianne, about 1 month ago

  A little over a year ago we moved from out of state to be near our grandchildren and children. It was the one request my older spouse made after the long isolation after covid. Initially we were unable to afford the move but with an unexpected gift on my mom's passing we saw a way to make this happen and that thought became a reality.

  I was retirement age but still eager to and expected to get a job in my field part time after we got here. Unfortunately, that hope never materialized. In the meantime- everything, I mean everything... Continue reading
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  I depend upon books daily!

  by Drts, about 1 month ago
  My liBarry in Bonita, CA is my lifeline. I can’t go a day without reading. I am a Stage 4 cancer patient who has somehow managed to survive 24 years. I now take chemotherapy twice a day and if I couldn’t borrow books from my library electronically I don’t know what I would do to stay sane. Libraries are a crucial lifeline for the reading public, and librarians are my heroes!
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  Gratitude

  by TH, about 1 month ago
  I am so grateful for the public library system. Libraries are better than candy stores in my opinion. Having access to so many different authors work and marvelous facilities is a blessing.