Thankful Thursday ~ For Libraries

The Bookworm 1850,  Carl Spitzweg 1808-1885

We spent the day yesterday touring Continuing Care Residences and was very impressed with all that is offered. Lots of services available, and these particular residences seemed to be very caring of their community of residents. In fact, I really was rather blown away by the active, happy life that we saw in the three places we visited. One of the residences was having an activity in their library, with walkers and scooters parked by the doorway. Reminded me of all the strollers I see parked at a fun kids' activity!

Each CC Residence had a library, and at one we were told that the public library provides books, exchanging them on a rotating schedule. The library had comfortable chairs and tables, beckoning residents to sit and read awhile. The books could be checked out and returned, giving residents opportunity to continue their love for reading. Another residence said they also shelve books that the residents brought with them and donated to their library.

So thankful for public libraries that reach out in this way to their communities!