as part of my attempt..

September 6th, 2005

Library

…at a routine, I’ve been heading to the town library once a week.  I used to go a lot once upon a time, weekly excursions over the surrey hampshire border to the huge library in Farborough.  Going there was almost as good as going to a bookshop. These days, as I try and wean myself off my Amazon habit, I’m resurrecting the habit. The town library here even offers an internet search and reservation service - not quite an Amazon wishlist but almost.  Now if they offered coffee I’d be in heaven…

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9 Responses to “as part of my attempt..”

  1. m Says:

    I loooove libraries but tend to get lots of fines. I’m going to resurect the habit with the winter coming on. Hope you are enjoying the borders michael.

  2. Davinian Says:

    Hey, Michael, you may have hit on an idea there - Libraries with their very own Star Bucks! Not sure if that’s really a good idea as there is way to many SB in the world already, but a nice cup of coffee while reading would be cool.

    I was up your neck of the woods a few weeks back, the week before the August bank-holiday. We were camping near Snowdon when that really bad weather hit (tuesday nighth), it destroyed a lot of tents on the camp-site, all very exciting! I love that part of Wales, what’s your thoughts on buying in the area? Is it easy to do? Anyway, I digress as usual… speak soon…

  3. Stephen Says:

    I love libraries as well but I guess I’m old fashioned. I think they should be quiet places that you can go into and escape from the outside world for a while and read or browse.

    Unfortunately they built an ice-skating rink next to my town centre library and now your ears get assaulted by the thump-thump of “dance” music. Bah!

  4. Anne Says:

    A wonderful alternative. At least i presume it is. Here in the States we unfortunately cannot afford the gas to get to the library. Blast.

  5. Nita Says:

    I like this drawing! The way the center is colored and the sides left as outlines.

    And our libraries (both the public one and the college one where I work) DO offer coffee and tea. There’s a coffee maker right by an area of chairs.

    Saves money cuz we can’t buy these books :-)

  6. Cheap Girl Says:

    Oh that’s beautiful! You are inspiring me to sketch more. Sadly I am struggling with walking pneumonia, which has allowed me to catch up on reading. I recommend Bangkok 8 by John Burdett.

    We have a lovely library system here in San Francisco and the main one even has coffee and self-checkout.

    Glad to see you are out and about, cheapgirl.

  7. Amy Says:

    Lovely drawing of a lovely building…I always admire wonderfully executed architectural drawings! Even better that it’s a library..I’m overdue for a trip there myself! Hope you fall back into the habit easily..it’ll do you wonders!

  8. Cin Says:

    I am glad for this reminder, I used to go to the library weeking but no longer, I’ll think I’ll try and start again too, I miss it!

    Really like your drawing, wonderful colors!

  9. ken Says:

    I really like this picture too. I prefer drawing wildlife and landscape, but this one might make me think differently. And you’ve reminded me that my library books are due back on Wednesday, thanks!

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