tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post173696977420967650..comments2024-02-24T09:36:17.274+08:00Comments on Melody's Reading Corner: Musing Mondays - LibraryMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-52527245842802201132009-02-25T11:47:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:47:00.000+08:00Trish - I don't know why, but I can't get into aud...Trish - I don't know why, but I can't get into audiobooks. I want to read them as in black and white, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Alice - Ah...school days are the best! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-30826809283582492532009-02-25T11:39:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:39:00.000+08:00I share your thoughts. I love my library days when...I share your thoughts. I love my library days when I was in primary school though. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-4047584038043985432009-02-25T11:37:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:37:00.000+08:00I don't go to the library very often either, but t...I don't go to the library very often either, but there is a new one being built right down the road. I think I'll continue reading from my shelves, but I'm interested in checking out audiobooks. I've started listening to them on my way to/from work (2 hours a day), and I've really enjoyed them so far!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-89265385085668426082009-02-25T08:42:00.000+08:002009-02-25T08:42:00.000+08:00Valentina - Any book place is a good place to us b...Valentina - Any book place is a good place to us booklovers! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-11099860530364064392009-02-24T20:11:00.000+08:002009-02-24T20:11:00.000+08:00I sinmply love places with books in them. A place ...I sinmply love places with books in them. A place where you can just take books home for free, to me is like heaven! So i visit the library very often, even if I end up not taking anything. I love to browse. And normally if I pass by the cookery section, I always take one or two!valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-67651162998614845582009-02-24T13:49:00.000+08:002009-02-24T13:49:00.000+08:00Violet - Although our public libraries have lots o...Violet - Although our public libraries have lots of varieties, I find it is hard to borrow some of the books at times, especially the new releases! And I think getting review copies are great! These days, I'm so tied up with my books that I've to turn down the offers from authors and so forth. :(<BR/><BR/>Margaret - Our public libraries used to close on Sundays too, but now they open (half a day I think) due to requests, I assume.<BR/><BR/>Jo - Wow, I'm envious! Looks like I've to start bringing my daughter to the library very soon! ;)<BR/><BR/>Sandy - That's great that you don't have to travel to get those library books. I wish our public libraries here do that!!<BR/><BR/>Beth - Yes. They do have children programs occasionally. I like their storytelling hours.<BR/><BR/>Yvonne - I can be a slow reader too. ;) I find listening to audio books is a good way of lessening our book piles, haha, but sadly I'm not a big fan of audio books.<BR/><BR/>Mary - Yes, we booklovers could not do anything without the libraries! :D<BR/><BR/>Bluestocking - I'm glad to hear I'm not alone, hehe.<BR/><BR/>Sherrie - I'll visit the libraries if I've more time!<BR/><BR/>Nise - It's great to have our libraries nearby, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Robin - I missed my school libraries too. Although their books are quite limited, but I love the ambience and everything in it.<BR/><BR/>Naida - Yes, I hate to be rushed. It applies to my book shopping too, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Jen - I've no idea if our public libraries have that facilities. I've not been to the libraries for ages! LOL. Maybe I should check it out.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-71185494983168518102009-02-24T10:30:00.000+08:002009-02-24T10:30:00.000+08:00A lot of libraries have started to update and keep...A lot of libraries have started to update and keep their collection online so you can browse and renew online too. You should see if yours does that (you don't know how many fines I've saved myself of at the last second lol).Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-77670001081695557802009-02-24T06:45:00.000+08:002009-02-24T06:45:00.000+08:00I go about once or twice per month, but I know wha...I go about once or twice per month, but I know what you mean, I dont like having to feel rushed to read the books and have them back in time. <BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-77842356778411530512009-02-24T01:25:00.000+08:002009-02-24T01:25:00.000+08:00I miss our school libraries-they were great. I al...I miss our school libraries-they were great. I always worked as a librarian's assistant - fed my book addiction. I don't go anymore - would prefer to buy and keep my books and not have to return them. My post is up.Robin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-60634245051632971542009-02-24T00:50:00.000+08:002009-02-24T00:50:00.000+08:00I am fortunate to have two really good libraries c...I am fortunate to have two really good libraries close by! But I do avoid it on the weekends!Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-78263074726053202572009-02-23T23:46:00.000+08:002009-02-23T23:46:00.000+08:00Hi!99% of my books come from the library. I don't...Hi!<BR/>99% of my books come from the library. I don't have the money in our budget to buy books. Have a great day!!<BR/><BR/>SherrieSherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066594863146323403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-40292984535274037302009-02-23T21:22:00.000+08:002009-02-23T21:22:00.000+08:00My answer's up. I love my library but could use i...My answer's up. I love my library but could use it much more than I do. I'm sure I will.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-29284148678346970202009-02-23T21:08:00.000+08:002009-02-23T21:08:00.000+08:00The only things I get from the library are DVDs an...The only things I get from the library are DVDs and audio books. I think it's a combination of the time constraints and my own towering TBR that makes me not take out print books. I'm a slow reader and like to read at my own pace.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-18638006148799739492009-02-23T19:31:00.000+08:002009-02-23T19:31:00.000+08:00I bet your library has some programs for children....I bet your library has some programs for children. I loved going to story hour when I was little.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-65090436494066462042009-02-23T18:53:00.000+08:002009-02-23T18:53:00.000+08:00Normally, I order my library books online and they...Normally, I order my library books online and they are delivered to my door, so I don't need to visit. (Parking can be difficult!) But if I run out of something good to read or if I have some spare time, I will stop in just to browse. I consider it a little treat!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-25590803538203789362009-02-23T18:52:00.000+08:002009-02-23T18:52:00.000+08:00I avoid the libraries at the weekends.I like it wh...I avoid the libraries at the weekends.I like it when it's quieter. I took both of my children to the library from about a year old! My mum has always worked in a library and I remember going with her in the holidays from a veryyoung age and I loved it. Mum's work days were the best days in the holidays!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904771329502876178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-12487751233019769992009-02-23T18:18:00.000+08:002009-02-23T18:18:00.000+08:00I like to go when the library is quieter too, whic...I like to go when the library is quieter too, which is why I don't go during school holidays or on Saturdays. Our libraries are closed on Sundays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-84287910802949264332009-02-23T17:10:00.000+08:002009-02-23T17:10:00.000+08:00I used to visit the library too when I was a stude...I used to visit the library too when I was a student. Although my library does not have many choices I really didn't have any option. But since I started earning I mostly buy all my books, and i get some for review too. So i kind of don't remember when I went to the library last time.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you on the time constraint, it puts an unnecessary pressure to finish the book on time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-57532944647201804082009-02-23T16:13:00.000+08:002009-02-23T16:13:00.000+08:00Caite - New books are always very popular in the l...Caite - New books are always very popular in the libraries. I remember I was really thrilled when I managed to get new books from the libraries because the chances were so rare. I always compare this experience with Lotto because it's all about luck, LOL. <BR/><BR/>Erika - School libraries are great if one does not have to travel all the way to the public libraries. That's why I missed those school days so much!<BR/><BR/>Wendy - Indeed! Those days are the best! You know, I'd love to be a librarian if given a chance, haha.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-91403266880230975042009-02-23T14:42:00.000+08:002009-02-23T14:42:00.000+08:00I don't use the library these days, but I do have ...I don't use the library these days, but I do have fond memories of them from my childhood and college years. I worked in the university library during my undergrad years--loved that job!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-30734041111199597852009-02-23T13:16:00.000+08:002009-02-23T13:16:00.000+08:00it is great that you are getting ready to take you...it is great that you are getting ready to take your daughter. I had to beg my Mom to take me when I was younger. <BR/>Mine is up <A HREF="http://kissmybook.blogspot.com/2009/02/musing-mondays-library.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>Erika Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267288869553706447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-50709612506441092162009-02-23T09:07:00.000+08:002009-02-23T09:07:00.000+08:00one way or the other, all my reading these days se...one way or the other, all my reading these days seem to involve a time schedule. I rarely get books from the library but I just got one this week and since it is a 'new' book it can not be renewed...more pressure! lolcaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.com