Just take a look, it's in a book....

As a child I remember going over to the Provo Public Library. The upper floor was filled with books for the big people and I remember this very strange statute holding a spear made out of metal. As you went down the stairs black footprints led the way to the children's section where mom usually let me pick out 2-3 books. Frog and Toad, Owl at Home, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Jumangi were regular check out items.

Returning books was also an adventure. I remember pulling into the parking lot in our green Vanagon (as I got older we upgraded and it was yellow). Mom would go to take the books in as we stayed in the car. The building next to the library was old and falling apart. I told my brothers and sisters that this was where the library witch lived.

Needless to say I was not an avid reader as a child and I really missed out on a lot of great reading time.

Now as an adult I can't seem to find enough time to read. There are so many things I want to read that I have to make rules with myself that I cannot get a new book until I have is finished the one I am reading.

I have books I can read at work during breaks and books I can read at home. I even have a list of books on CD to listen to in the car. I recently finished To Kill a Mockingbird on CD and also watched the movie. The book is by far better and I would highly recommend rereading it.

I LOVE going to the library to pick out new things to read or listen to. I feel so blessed to live in a time when learning and reading is highly encouraged. The best part about the library is summed up in one word "free". For those who know how cheap I am this is music to my ears.

If you have not been to a library in a while may I recommend a trip. Give yourself at least a good hour. I promise you will become addicted and what a thing to be addicted to.