From the Alderwood Branch
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From the Alderwood Branch
Rediscovering the public library
I recently rediscovered the public library system. And by "rediscovered," I mean I hadn't checked out a library book in over a decade. That is, until about two months ago when I found the Marysville Public Library.
Growing up, my parents took my sisters and me to the public library pretty much every week. I would beeline to the section with my current favorite series – Nancy Drew, The Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, The Babysitters Club, A Wrinkle in Time, Goosebumps, etc. – and grab the maximum number of books I was allowed. Once home, I’d set my stack of books next to my favorite overstuffed rocking chair and read for hours, ripping through chapter books like they were picture books.
But once I hit college, I stopped going to the library, opting instead to purchase books from clearance shelves or second-hand shops. I do'nt exactly know why the change came about – maybe because I moved, maybe because I lived near a great used bookstore – but it stuck around. My love of reading continued, but the habit of borrowing books disappeared.
When I was on maternity leave, I finally ran out of books at home (and on my Kindle) that I hadn’t read yet. I decided it was time to venture over to the Marysville Public Library and see what I could find. Wow, libraries have come a long way since I was a kid. In addition to the usual book selection, I was surprised to discover the Snohomish County Library System also allows members to check-out current movies and TV series on DVD, a wide variety of CDs and electronic books. There is also a large selection of books in foreign languages. And the Marysville branch offers laptops for people to use, in addition to having the usual fleet of desktop computers. Every time Kevin and I have walked over to pick up a book or DVD that’s on hold, the branch is full of teens, kids, moms, dads, college students and others. It warms my heart to see so many people taking advantage of a free service, a service that for a while many people thought would cease to be relevant.
Now that I’ve rediscovered my love for public libraries, I have an extensive list of books and DVDs that I want to check-out. I just need the time to read and watch all of them! I encourage everyone to visit their local library branch. You may be like me and discover there is more to offer than you thought.
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The Art of One Handedness
New moms have to develop new skills quickly while caring for their bundle of joy, but the most usesful seems to be the ability to do everyting with only one hand.
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Hippity Hoppity the Easter Bunny is coming to the Alderwood Branch
The Easter Bunny is taking a break from his busy schedule to visit Verity families at the Alderwood Branch on Saturday, March 23
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Entering the World of Motherhood
I've been a mom now for just over a month and have a new-found respect for what moms go through on a daily basis, especially during the first month.
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Knitting as therapy
Knitting alone or in a group of friends can be a wonderful way to relieve stress... and create gifts at the same time!
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The Magic of Halloween
Halloween is traditionally known as a scary holiday, but for me it's more than witches and ghosts... it's all about pretending.
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Anticipation
Sometimes the anticipation of something happening is almost as fun and rewarding as the event or news itself
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For the Love of Camping
Camping is one of the best summer time activities and Verity members seem to enjoy it. But this year, I have been unable to join the ranks of people sleeping under the stars. That must change Labor Day Weekend.
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Stuff you find in a branch
Little did I know that credit unions are full of more than money, brochures and back copies of checks. In tackling a large cleaning and organizing project, I found goodies that both surprised and intrigued me.
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