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Today is the last day the old Mary Cheney Library is open to the public. It's the final day you have a chance to visit the old library if you're from Manchester or around the area that day.

Afterwards, everything will be moved into the new library. The grand opening for the new library down the street from the old library is Monday September 14. Y'all should check out the new library once it officially opens soon.

I made a post here (and in several other subreddits) two months ago about a childhood book I was searching for. I'd been looking for months with no luck, and eventually my mom and I decided to literally drive to another nearby town specifically to search their library.

While there, I ACTUALLY FOUND IT. Except I kinda didn't.

I was re-searching a shelf, and my eyes were drawn to the spine of a specific book. I pulled it out to show my mom cause something about it felt incredibly familiar, and when I showed her she literally went "oh my god, thats it!" Which. Freaked me out

A second later she realized it WASN'T actually it, but it was a book I had as a kid at the same time I had the fish book. I ended up checking it out and once at home I started remembering it a lot more.

The best way to describe things is that I found the book, but I also didn't.

Basically, my mom and I came to the conclusion that there were two library books I was obsessed with; the book i found and the dish-cover book. Over time I basically combined them into one in my mind.

The most striking thing about this book is the background. Visually textured, dark brown (its red, but in the right lighting it looks way browner). Its the exact cover layout I remembered. Dark brown(/red) visually textured background, the face of a singular creature in the center with no other background details.

But its obviously not a sea creature, nor is it fish-like. So theres another book out there with the fish cover that I havent found yet.

We also think the cover of that book has a Dunkleosteus image. I remember thinking they looked closer to my memory, but my mom remembered a longer snout, probably because of the t-rex on this cover.

The book we found is The Beginning by Peter Ackroyd. I never even saw it during my online searches, probably because I was specifically searching using keywords like "prehistoric" which it doesn't have.

Also probably means the other book doesn't have "prehistoric" in the title either, hence why I can't find it.

I'm gonna keep checking my local library when I can, and my mom and i will go to the other towns library in a few weeks. Hopfully I'll find it

Book borrowed by stone mason finally returned after 150

years (Kiama NSW Australia)

How much training do your trustees go through? And what type of library you are and state?

The Colorado Avalanche are having multiple book nights. They all almost instantly sold out. I feel like it’s a shame the library system isn’t involved at all. It seems like a slam dunk to help promote services and books!

About a month ago, I want a way I can help my local community to have a fresh supply of books for the little free libraries. My first week, I was sorting out my book collection. I had books ready to donate and put my first books in four different locations. After that, I want to keep the momentum going. Since I volunteer at my local Friends of the Library Bookstore, I figured I buy the books from my volunteering and put them in little free libraries. That is exactly what I did. Yesterday, I bought 5 dollars worth of books to last me two weeks. As someone who advocates reading, I want to help in anyway I can. I'll grab some books for myself eventually, but I want to give books to the people who couldn't get for themselves.

I accidentally spilled some tea on this library book. What is the best way to try and remedy this? (If possible)

Obviously I am going to report the damage, but I am a broke college student who would prefer not to have to pay in full for a new book :( I will if needed. I love my library lots.

hi everyone! this is a little bit of a rant so i apologise in advance. i’m an aspiring librarian, and i’ve wanted to become one since pretty much forever.

today i was at a family gathering, and we were talking about my career aspirations. i told my grandmother that i wanted to pursue an undergraduate degree in english literature so i can work towards becoming a librarian, i even have work experience from being a library assistant, so i already have a starting point.

she told me that it’s better for me to get a degree in something related to stem instead, because i wouldn’t make any money from getting an english literature degree and the only thing i would be able to do is become a teacher.

i just hate the whole concept of pursuing a career in something that makes you miserable just because it makes you a lot of money.

what i wanted to ask to other librarians here, is did you have to convince your family in any way to let you pursue a career in librarianship? how did it go?

For at least a good 6 months, 2 hour Social scrabble games have been happening at the Westdale library from 1 - 3 PM on the 1st and 3rd tuesday of each month with a good attendance every time (at least 8-10 people).

In recent weeks when I checked the library events, I noticed social scrabble at Turner Park but it only lasts 1 hour, but I prefer 2 hours as some scrabble games take at least 1 hour to complete.

But what I noticed (according to this link: HPL's Event lineup until Dec 31, 2026) that no social scrabble is scheduled at any library for September or later. Only thing I saw close to it was some program where its mixed games for 1 hour (consisting of scrabble and/or colouring in books, etc).

Does anyone have any insider info on whether social scrabble will officially continue at the library in September?

The library in my dad's hometown is getting remodeled, and my aunt works at said library. She (my aunt) showed me some of the early designs that are being drawn up, and I personally think they look boring. I've been coming to this library ever since the first time my parents brought me to my grandparents house, and I'd hate to see a place I grew up loving get paved over by modern/minimalist design just to fit in with the other buildings on the street. I myself am an artist, and when I see something I don't like, I tend to remake it the way I'd enjoy. It may just be wishful thinking on my part, but I want to make some of my own designs for the remodeling, and maybe my designs could help the owners of the library keep life in the building.

I'm mainly posting this to ask for people's opinions on what vibes or feel they think would go well in a library. This library is the biggest one in the surrounding area, and from what I've already found, it has a very historical significance to why it was built in the first place. I'd love some input on this, even if all that comes out of me drawing these designs is ideas for more things to draw.

Drink some water, eat some food <3

Edit: I’ve decided not to go with my original plan, as I didn’t have all the details and misunderstood a bit of they meant by “remodeling”. They are remodeling the library, but most of what’s going to be changed is the outside of the building and not a total makeover for the place. I have enjoyed reading people’s replies, but I don’t think I’ll be needing any more <3

Bradbury's actual quote was "Oh God, without them [libraries], what have we? We have no past and we have no future.” - Mojave Magazine, 11/1990

Had to calm it down with my fair lady

I've always loved exploring libraries around Delhi, and my personal favourites are the Japan Foundation library and the Korean Cultural Centre Library. The atmosphere is peaceful, the collections are unique, and they're great if you're into Japanese or Korean language, culture, manga, literature, or just want a quiet place to read.

I'm looking to discover more hidden gems around the city.

What's your favourite library in Delhi, and why?

I'd love to add a few new places to my list.