Last week, I picked up my son from school and he sprung one of those last-minute requests on me, like kids do: “Mom, I need a book on Leonardo da Vinci – by tomorrow.” The timing couldn’t have been worse. We had a long drive home and would only just get there in time for a club he’s a part of. We had exactly zero time to be browsing around the library for books. “What do you mean, tomorrow?”
But then, an idea: “Hey Siri, call the library.”
Library to the Rescue
Enter Mark, our local librarian and unsung hero. A quick call to him with our desperate plea for books on Leonardo da Vinci set a plan into motion. “What kind of books?” Through the car’s speaker, my son shared that he needed ones with pictures of da Vinci’s inventions. And just like that, Mark was on the case.
By the time we arrived, a stack of carefully selected books awaited us. We breezed in, checked out the books, (thanked Mark, several times) and got out of there in time to get my boy to his club. Conclusion: librarians are the best.
More Than Just Books
This experience was a powerful reminder of the library’s value beyond just books. I love them so much. Librarians, like Mark, are a treasure trove of knowledge, ready to assist with any query. They were our Google before Google, solving dinner table debates and finding resources for any project.
I cannot sing the praises of libraries and librarians enough. They provide an invaluable service, giving access to a world of knowledge and saving families like mine thousands of dollars. For those of us with an insatiable appetite for reading, libraries are a lifeline.
I’m filled with gratitude for public libraries and the dedicated librarians who make them so welcoming. Perhaps in another life, another career path, I could have been a librarian, happily ensconced among the endless rows of books.
A Moment of Appreciation
If you haven’t fully embraced your local library as a resource, I urge you to do so. Librarians like Mark are there to help, guiding us through the labyrinth of information with a smile and libraries are more than just buildings filled with books; they are community hubs powered by the incredible librarians who dedicate their lives to serving others. Let’s take a moment to appreciate them and the invaluable services they provide.
That’s my public service announcement for the day. Now, go introduce yourself to your local librarian.
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