Libraries: More than Books Liz Pacey
The strains of 'Everlasting Love' reached my ears as I was sitting on my balcony. Time to pop next door. How lucky am I, living a stone's throw from my local library. However, libraries just aren’t what they used to be… And I mean that most sincerely folks. In absolutely the best possible way. Ours has recently had an external makeover. Including glorious new paintwork, flowerbeds, and… the acquisition of a Rat. https://hullwhatson.com/mischief-of-rats-sculpture-trail-hull/ On that particular day it was celebrating its 90 th birthday. The atmosphere inside and out was buzzing. Music, speeches, local politician, talk, coffee and cake, free ice-cream with your library card, fun, laughter, games, activities, memories… in no particular order. I make no apology for the photo (below) of Granny Grunt and Jojo. In the shelter of a tree on this gloriously hot July day, modelling a blanket of knitted squares. The blanket was borrowed from the c...