Comments on: Are You a Library Lover?

By: K. Kooyers

K. Kooyers — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:36:46 +0000

One used library card. Passport to freedom preserved on pages. Depart from the stressful demands and strife of life’s daily grind. Destination: Repository for the collective mind, Utopia for this eager escape artist. Devotion to the book ~ oxygen in bound format. Travels brought to you by celluloid film stock. Oh, sweet elixir with one scan of a barcode .. this weary patron is transported to enter the mind of another…and another. Limitless. Books and movies, waiting to be whisked off their shleves and feverishly consumed, page by page, frame by frame. Only time stands in my way. Lower your voice and raise your imagination. Embark upon your local KDL for instruction, inspiration, entertainment … sheer escapism with only one entrance requirement ~ one new, complimentary library card.

By: K. Kooyers

K. Kooyers — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:28:07 +0000

One used library card. Passport to freedom preserved on archived pages. Opportunity to depart from the stressful demands and strife of life’s daily grind. Destination: Repository of the collective mind. A book and movie lover’s retreat for this eager escape artist. Devotion to the book ~ oxygen in bound format. Travels and experience brought to you by celluloid film stock. Oh, sweet elixir – with one scan of a barcode .. this weary patron is transported at a whim to enter the mind of another…and another…Limitless. Books and movies, waiting to be whisked off their shelves and feverishly consumed, page by page, frame by frame. Only time stands in my way. Lower your voice and raise your imagination. Embark upon your local KDL, vehicle to feed your soul with instruction, entertainment, knowledge and sheer escapism with only one entrance requirement ~ one new, complimentary library card.

By: Kathy Heyboer

Kathy Heyboer — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:33:40 +0000

My family loves the library for many reasons. I love it for all the books that are available to read and listen to. Also for the ability to get books that are not available at my library and to put book on hold. My son loves it for all the videos and games that are available along with the books. My son and I go to the library almost every other week to check out new items. He also loves to be able to play on the computers that are available to us. Thanks for being there and the people that work there are helpful also.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:35:27 +0000

I have been in love with my local library since I was a pre-teen. The library started off as being a place where I could escape from the pressures and drama of my young life and find a book that chase away all those worrisome thoughts, and soon became my home away from home. Located just a few miles away from my home, I was able to go as often as I wanted and I definitley took advantage of that aspect! The atmosphere was just so comfortable and welcoming, I would stay for hours browsing books, movies and music. As the years went by, the library grew as a I did. Additional items that you could check out, such as movies and music, became more and more popular and were an exciting aspect to a teenager with limited resources. Even throughout my college years, whenever I visited home I would always make time to stop at the library and stock up on books to read in between my studies. Books, as you can tell, are a huge part of my life and thanks to my local library, they helped shape me into the adult I am today.

By: Ben Utter

Ben Utter — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000

My name is Ben Utter and I am concerned becuase a group of people decided to remove Teen Advisory Board (TAB) from the libraries, (Specificly East Grand Rapids) I would really like to see this comittee return because it provided a place for teens to be a part of their local library it also was helpful for teens to get reccomendations on their college application or a resume. When this group of people decided to take this away it impacted the amount of people that were involved in the library, it also took away great “activities” to put down on college applications, etc. We never spent any money on this program either. Most libraries have their own program room to meet in and we did not buy anthing. It just helped the librarians know what to put in programs and it also provied a more structured form of volunteering at these libraries. I know it would mean a lot to me and many other people to bring these great Teen Advisory Boards back and continue to be an outsanding library system.

Ben Utter

By: Padilla, Chloe

Padilla, Chloe — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:46:33 +0000

I have a love of all libraries…I am so thankful for the resources they provide me and my three young girls. We visit at least once a week, and I have the opportunity to visit alone weekly as well…taking my time and finding hidden treasures. I always feel a bit sneaky when I leave with a bookbag full of books…do I really get to borrow ALL THESE BOOKS?! I cherish the times that my girls browse through the titles, and my eldest discovers that she can read a special book to her younger sister. I am sure that this is because we have fostered a love of reading in her from the time she was born. The library is my most-used and most-appreciated resource for learning! May we never stop learning!

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:35:12 +0000

My love affair with the library began in the fifties when one of the three local bookmobiles, named Hither, Thither, and Yon, would make a weekly visit to the parking lot of our school. That love has grown even stronger in all the years since. The library is a sacred place to me, second only to church. Every visit is a joyful experience and nothing compares to sitting down with a good book. With reading the possibilities are endless, including the tactile pleasure of holding the book and turning the pages. Thank you to all who have fostered the love of libraries and books for myself and so many others.

By: Peg

Peg — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:59:40 +0000

When our two children were growing up I was a stay at home mom. The Wyoming Library gave us the opportunity to go on numerous adventures at absolutely no cost!! Now that I am an elementary school media para I often speak with my students about what all our KDL offers us and that it’s still a favorite place for me to visit. We agree that one of the coolest things about our library is all of the various shaped windows they can read their books in.:) My husband and I frequently use your on-line service and would be lost without it. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:58:33 +0000

Most of the time I don’t think about “Why I love my library.” But when I got the message I started to think. I came up with some wonderful reasons. Many times I go to the reference desk to ask for help. Someone is always there when I need help finding a book. The system the library has is very organized. The books that I check out take me places that I have never been before. I also like to check out audiobooks. These are just a few reasons why I love my libaray!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:05 +0000

At the age of 42, I finally discovered the joy of reading and my family has said it’s become an addiction! My youngest enjoys the children’s area, my middle son enjoys access to the computer and my oldest enjoys the Monday chess meetings and being able to volunteer in the summers now that he’s old enough. We take advantage of the summer park parties at John Collins park too. And when we’re over in Cascade for the 4th of July, we take spend, spend, spend at the used book sale! Thank you for so many wonderful things to do!!