Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Library Loving Blog Challengue
The Challenge
Why I’m participating.
When I was little we went to the library every week. To enter the childrens area you had to pass through a red arch. It was just a simple bit of cardboard but back then it seemed the gateway to another kingdom, where they had books! So many books. I’d happily have stayed in the childrens area all Saturday afternoon.
As I got older, I stopped going to the library. I could afford to buy the books I wanted and the library close to me had a dingy, run down air.
I just started using the library again, this year. The run a huge variety of, free childrens activities, which helps fill up are day. I’m also borrowed a huge amount of wonderful books from there too.
When I saw Jennifer Hubbard, author of The Secret Year, was running the library loving blog challenge, I had to join in. I want to give something back to the library. Even though I can’t give much I figure ever little helps, right?
I hope today you’ll leave a comment, even if you don’t usually. Thanks for your help.
NB. That’s not my library, it’s Trinty College but isn’t it beautiful?
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62 comments:
Cari said…
Wooohooooo Libraries!
Bekah said…
I love libraries. They keep me supplied to a revolving CD player full of audio books.
Disgruntled Bear said…
Libraries!
writerjenn said…
Thanks for joining in!
Jenn Hubbard
4IQREAD said…
Libraries offer a healthy future for everyone. Thanks.
Mollie said…
This is great! Most libraries are in dire straights right now! And can use all the help they can get.
Jeannie @ Pine Cottage Books said…
I love libraries!
Lea (YA Book Queen) said…
Go libraries!! 😀
Nathan Bransford said…
Hooray for libraries!
Sliding on the Edge said…
I entered this challenge for almost eh same reason. I think everyone should take a child to the library today. It pays.
robin said…
Good luck with your challenge! Hooray for libraries!
yabooknerd said…
thanks for supporting libraries!wori
Sharon GR said…
Thanks for helping out Public libraries!
Margo said…
Thanks for participating in the challenge, Alexa!
My library-supporting blog entry can be found here: http://bit.ly/ilovelibraries
Ashley said…
Thanks for helping libraries!
Anonymous said…
Thank you, fellow lover of libraries
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nomadshan said…
Love libraries! Thanks, Alexa!
Anonymous said…
“When people who can read and write start fighting on behalf of people who can’t, you just end up with another kind of stupidity. If you want to help them, build a big library or something somewhere, and leave the doors open.”~Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times.
Michelle said…
Yay, libraries! I just joined the challenge on my blog, too.
Michelle Knudsen
Beth Mithen said…
I love libraries!
holly cupala said…
More library love! I'm doing the challenge at my blog, too, Holly Cupala, Tell Me a Secret (plus prizes)!
Rebecca said…
My goal in life is to have a library like that Trinity College one. That picture makes my insides squirm in happiness! I love libraries!
Silkyvox said…
I wouldn't be the reader and writer I am today without the wonder of public libraries. Thank you!
Rose said…
I support the library 110%! What a great challenge!
Em said…
Thanks for helping your library! We need more people like you 🙂
Snazel said…
I really want to go to Trinity College, someday…
jama said…
Yay for libraries! Thanks for doing this :)!
deborahfreedman said…
I love the image of the red arch, and passing through a gateway. Hurray for libraries!
Jemi Fraser said…
What an awesome idea! I make a yearly donation to my library. I've heard of so many cuts to libraries lately – so sad. So many kids/adults are going to lose a safe haven and the magic of books. Tragic really.
Taffy said…
Hi library-loving blogger! I wish my library was bigger so it could hold more books!
Here is my challenge:
http://taffyscandy.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
BonSue Brandvik said…
I love libraries, too!
If you get a chance, stop by and leave me a comment!
http://spiritsofbelleviewbiltmore.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
BonSue Brandvik
Spirits of Belleview Biltmore
writergirlcoll said…
Hooray for libraries!
coll
Tracy said…
Yay for libraries!
Deanna Gibbons said…
Love your blog name! It so captures the heart of every reader I know!
I love libraries! I start taking my kids from the time they are babies and we go almost every weekend!
Lara Zielin said…
Good luck with your challenge! Here's to having funded, full libraries forever!
Christine said…
Thanks for doing the library challenge. I am impressed with how many people are participating. Libraries need our help now more than ever, with this tough economic climate, and all of the budget cuts. Like you, I have always loved libraries. As a child, I was mesmerized by the huge stacks of books and the musty aroma of the building. I used to think, "All of these books, for free?!" I still love to go to the library, although my hometown library doesn't have the greatest selection in the world, which is why I am also participating in this blog challenge. My site is: http://reflectiverenewal.com/
YA Vampire Books said…
I'm commenting! 🙂
Ad giving you an award!
http://yavampirebooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/one-lovely-blog-award.html
Erin said…
Yay libraries! Thank you for your support.
Callista said…
I love libraries too. Yay for helping libraries!
Nancye said…
I LOVE libraries!! That is awesome of you to donate! 🙂
Becker said…
Thanks for supporting libraries!
Brodie said…
It's so great to see everyone participating and supporting our awesome libraries! Where would we be without them? -doesn't even want to ponder that-
Ishta Mercurio said…
Every town, no matter how small, should have a library.
Good luck!
My library-loving post is at www.ishtamercurio.blogspot.com
Jessica Lee Anderson said…
Lots of library love! The Texas Sweethearts are participating in the challenge as well: http://texassweethearts.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
Kim said…
Yay, Alexa! What a cool idea! I'm going to do this too, on my website.
Ita Roche Author said…
Wonderful Cause
Well done all.
With a smile
Ita Roche Author & Lover of Simple Words
http://www.ita-simplewords.blogspot.com
Anonymous said…
These days, libraries need all the help they can get!–Hilari
Marge Loch-Wouters said…
We sure appreciate the support that this challenge is bringing -thanks!
Heidi Estrin said…
What a mitzvah! (And I love your idea of delurking.)
Denise Jaden said…
What a coincidence – I don't have enough bookshelves either! Yay for library love!
csmithatr said…
Thanks so much for doing this! Reading always needs a boost. Love the picture btw, see what you mean about it being the same as mine!
Jess said…
All this library love makes me so happy! Good luck with your challenge!
Also, that's a great list of couples in your Christmas countdown. #5, 8, and 9 are some of my favorites too.
Marla Warren said…
I couldn’t live without libraries.
I'm participating in the library blog challenge, though I've gotten a bit of a late start:
Michael Crichton’s Recommended Reading – Library Promo
Emily said…
That's wonderful, Alexa! Good for you!
Doret said…
I went to three library branches today.
Janet Fox said…
Hi Alexa – so great to meet you in the library! 🙂
hugs – Janet
Sydney Salter said…
Hurray for libraries!
Joyce Lansky said…
Thanks for supporting a library.
Jessica Leader said…
Love the red arch story. Hooray for DC and libraries!
Alexa said…
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! For for comments. $30 on the way to DC libraries.
Nancye said…
Awesome!! Libraries rock!!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Jennifer G. said…
My first job was at my local library. I still go there regularly. Now I'm off to find out more about this thing.
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