For the love of reading!

I love to read. I always have and I hope I always will. As long as I can find something to read to pass the time or learn from I'm happy. I also find that I've gotten a lot more particular about what I read over the years. I used to read just about anything I could get my hands on. But now I figure out a couple chapters into a book if it is worth my time. After all, life is short, why waste it reading stuff you don't want to or trash!

I love having kids come to the library! Usually 98% of them are like kids in a candy store and love to come here. There are those few who "have a book they are already reading" or they "just can't find something they like" and there will be no pleasing them. That's life. But the excitement is fun to see and watch. I've had 5th and 6th graders in here already today and it has been a blast. The difference in one year of growth is amazing. The sixth graders are loving the library and remember how to find things on the computer and on the shelves on their own. They were very happy with the book marks I gave them and in general is was a great experience.

The fifth grade on the other hand was less fun. They are more needy and learning how to look a book up on the computer then find it in the library is always challenging for them at the start. They were asking for book marks rather than waiting until I got to them. One young lady wanted to read the first book of a series since she had book two...so she held up the checkout line so she could go look it up, or something like that rather than go back over to the shelf where she found book two. She wanted all my attention...she didn't understand there are 16 other people in the room who deserve my help as well. But most of them walked out of the library with a book or two. It is always fun to see the excitement on their faces as they start to read a new book! I love it!!

So I need to practice what I preach and do and READ more. I get too wrapped up in the work and life most days to even being to read like I wish I could. Note to self: Read MORE books!

Positive thought of the day: Reading is good for you! Sit down and read something for pleasure this weekend. I'm going to!