Every Story Counts

CLOSED: More to say? Tell us about why the library matters to you. Share your library story here.

• Share Love the library on Facebook Share Love the library on Twitter Share Love the library on Linkedin Email Love the library link

  Love the library

  by Shelly, about 1 month ago

  Through my entire life, the library has been a part of my memories. Growing up in a small town, the library was a place of community, fun and comfort. As I grew older I was able to study, meet up with friends and find a peaceful place to read and unwind. When I had children, the library was a weekly delight for us all. Story times, so many books and programs for the kids. As a preschool teacher, my teacher card has been so rewarding. The library has books for each new theme and the kids are so excited to... Continue reading
• Share Even in handcuffs he wanted to visit the library on Facebook Share Even in handcuffs he wanted to visit the library on Twitter Share Even in handcuffs he wanted to visit the library on Linkedin Email Even in handcuffs he wanted to visit the library link

  Even in handcuffs he wanted to visit the library

  by Jim’s and Jordan’s Mom, about 1 month ago
  My young sons and I visited the library at least once a week. The library was a source of wonder for them that started when they were under two years old. No

  matter what they were engaged by at home whenever I said it’s library day they dropped anything and anybody and rushed to the car. We had a bit of a drive and spent quite a bit of time in the car so there were always toys and other time passers in the car. When we arrived at the library and I exited the driver’s seat to get them... Continue reading
• Share My library on Facebook Share My library on Twitter Share My library on Linkedin Email My library link

  My library

  by Lora, about 1 month ago
  My parents and brother moved to La Mesa in 1954. I was born in 1957 and we moved early in 1958, closer to the library. My mother would take us kids to the library, at least weekly, over the Culowee hill. I have such strong memories of the old library. Piles of books. I can't live without them. Yes, I do read some electronically, but to have a real book in hand is such a pleasure.
• Share My Free to Be Me Space on Facebook Share My Free to Be Me Space on Twitter Share My Free to Be Me Space on Linkedin Email My Free to Be Me Space link

  My Free to Be Me Space

  by SnK, about 1 month ago

  I was the new kid, my dad had just been moved by the Navy to San Diego. Born on the east coast the differences between Charleston, SC and San Diego were enormous. My mom had her hands full figuring out this new place and helping my younger brother; and I wasn't really looking for parental oversight or assistance. The high school's "open" campus, lack of swipe ID badges, casual dress codes, and teachers in sandals... was a stark difference to what I was used to. The kids were nice, no more clique than any other school, but definitely into the... Continue reading
• Share Love the Oside Library on Facebook Share Love the Oside Library on Twitter Share Love the Oside Library on Linkedin Email Love the Oside Library link

  Love the Oside Library

  by PAchEs, about 1 month ago
  I absolutely love the Oceanside library on civic center, and have for many many years ! The fountains are phenomenal and I stop and appreciate the beautiful view and the bustling life, including the seagulls and pigeons!! Upon entering the building being met by courteous, kind security guards is a welcoming sight. I use the library for researching and checking out books

  I utilize the computer services for printing. I am able to place a hold on books if all copies are in use, or go to the mission branch and pick up my selection there in some cases. The... Continue reading
• Share Learning, Learning, and more Learning on Facebook Share Learning, Learning, and more Learning on Twitter Share Learning, Learning, and more Learning on Linkedin Email Learning, Learning, and more Learning link

  Learning, Learning, and more Learning

  by Foxhound, about 1 month ago

  The last few weeks, I've had the pleasure of spending time with some world renowned chefs, gaining their wisdom as they invited me into the joys and challenges of the culinary world. Now, I look to embark on a journey through film history—reading some of the best film criticism and expanding my understanding of cinema as it shapes my views, our society, and our thinking more broadly. All of that learning would have cost a fortune, but I got it all for free.

  Indeed, this would not have been possible had it not been for the library and all of... Continue reading
• Share A love of reading on Facebook Share A love of reading on Twitter Share A love of reading on Linkedin Email A love of reading link

  A love of reading

  by Pam Warren , about 1 month ago
  As a child in elementary school, Scholastic book order time was a perennial favorite. Selecting my books, eagerly awaiting their arrival, then reading to my heart's delight.

  When my children started school I volunteered at their library's. Then I'd take them to our public library. They loved being able to check out 10 books at a time! I would do the same. It was pure joy!

  Then I fell in love with the Friends of the Library store and created my own library. In more recent years I've made use of the digital library. I can't tell you what a... Continue reading
• Share Grateful for San Diego Library- Treasure of Knowledge. on Facebook Share Grateful for San Diego Library- Treasure of Knowledge. on Twitter Share Grateful for San Diego Library- Treasure of Knowledge. on Linkedin Email Grateful for San Diego Library- Treasure of Knowledge. link

  Grateful for San Diego Library- Treasure of Knowledge.

  by Prasantiram, about 1 month ago

  
  

  I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the library for being such an inspiring and supportive place for my children and our family and the community. The resources they provide, the activities and programs they conduct is commendable. It's for all ages and with lots of choices, welcoming environment and extremely helpful librarians and staff. This plays played a meaningful role in helping my children learn, explore, and grow. The opportunity to engage with 3D printing has been especially impactful, giving them a structured yet creative way to bring their imaginations to life and develop new skills in... Continue reading
• Share A “home” away from homeE on Facebook Share A “home” away from homeE on Twitter Share A “home” away from homeE on Linkedin Email A “home” away from homeE link

  A “home” away from homeE

  by Karina, about 1 month ago

  As a child I remember my parents taking my brother and I to the Lincoln Acres Library. My brother and I loved our little Lincoln Acres library that looked like a little house. The library was our second “home”. We were always greeted by our librarian Perla. As we got older we would meet our friends at the library to do homework, look at magazines, read/check out books and talk with Perla. When we both went off to college we didn’t frequent the library as much but always tried to stop by and say hi whenever we could. Once I... Continue reading
• Share Appreciate the modern and digital options on Facebook Share Appreciate the modern and digital options on Twitter Share Appreciate the modern and digital options on Linkedin Email Appreciate the modern and digital options link

  Appreciate the modern and digital options

  by Germaiian, about 1 month ago

  Going with my kids to the library to browse the shelves and pick out a book is a great way to expose them to different topics, subjects, authors and themes. My older son reads quite a lot, and it'd be an expensive endeavor to keep up with the volume.

  I also appreciate the modern touches, digital downloads, audio books, and blueray/DVDs for the occasional movie or TV series we want to watch (without having to fork out a subscription fee for a streaming service).