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Friday 4 January 2008

eww public libraries - just kidding

I visited my local public library today and while its not as bad as the kids parents think, there wasn't a huge selection of fiction books on offer. We have more books in our spinners! Still I liked their what's new section (had six books in it which weren't actually that new), there was a book displayed there which looked quite interesting - I think I'm going to buy it.

I think they could've done more really. It was all a bit bland apart from the toddler reading bit which was basically a play area in the middle of it. There were no posters advertising forthcoming books or even what they have that might be interesting. I always insist on havin fresh displays every term in my library. it felt a bit oppressive to tell you the truth. It's visits like that that make me appreciate how nice my library actually is.

It's daunting seeing a lot of books with just their spines showing - you need to attract the reader - tease them with colour. Dare I say it - break it up a bit.

The staff were friendly though, I'll give them that. They don't give phone numbers out though - strange policy - o they think I'm going to sell it on the black market for library phone numbers?

hey ho

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