tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post1325716139487617470..comments2024-03-18T14:05:01.415-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: First Public Library in the United States!Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66491074477669633452018-04-15T22:28:53.052-04:002018-04-15T22:28:53.052-04:00I too have donated books to our libraries. It'...I too have donated books to our libraries. It's amazing knowing the books will go on to bless so many others and bring joy to those who borrow them. We have a library in our home too, but those are the classics I and my husband have owned for years, plus the favorites for our children. Hard to part with those!Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39054049314748618662018-04-15T22:27:30.310-04:002018-04-15T22:27:30.310-04:00A library club, huh? I have never heard of that. S...A library club, huh? I have never heard of that. Sounds like fun! I'm also a regular patron and LOVE the inter-library loan program. It's amazing and saves so much time finding the books or materials we need.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-32869364986968319442018-04-15T22:26:20.629-04:002018-04-15T22:26:20.629-04:00What a great idea, Debbie! Way to celebrate, indee...What a great idea, Debbie! Way to celebrate, indeed! Fun memory from childhood too. I bet that bookmobile was met with a lot of excitement from you and other children when it arrived. Libraries are a fantastic resource for bringing people together in a community and providing a little haven for so many.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-32840319901081891092018-04-15T22:24:25.980-04:002018-04-15T22:24:25.980-04:00Our local libraries love supporting us local autho...Our local libraries love supporting us local authors too! I send readers there all the time to find my books, and a lot of the workers there know me by name (some of them know my children as well) when I enter. It's a lot of fun. I LOVE the inter-library loan program. We utilize it several times each month. Although I don't homeschool officially, I do supplement my kids' learning at their charter school and stay in close touch with their teachers so I can seek out additional learning opportunities through the library. I believe it truly is vital to every community.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37574445821753954592018-04-15T22:21:38.086-04:002018-04-15T22:21:38.086-04:00That's awesome, Melanie. I agree. It truly is ...That's awesome, Melanie. I agree. It truly is a shame how many people don't utilize the library for all it has to offer. We are quite fortunate to have an amazing network of libraries along the Pike's Peak region. They collaborate on events for all ages and publish a calendar online every month with everything happening, so it's easy to search and find what you need using their filter system. I love it!!Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80742178141103301402018-04-15T22:19:33.816-04:002018-04-15T22:19:33.816-04:00I think I would have been lost without my local li...I think I would have been lost without my local library, but at least you have one very close now!Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81614517364756119892018-04-15T22:18:50.146-04:002018-04-15T22:18:50.146-04:00I am right there with you, Connie. The library was...I am right there with you, Connie. The library was my go-to place to feed my passion for reading. We didn't have much money growing up, so I didn't own very many books. Borrowing them from the library was my only option. I loved it when they had their used books sale. Could get some of the books I loved super cheap!!Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53103757642679006022018-04-15T22:15:50.056-04:002018-04-15T22:15:50.056-04:00That's fantastic, Linda. I am very involved wi...That's fantastic, Linda. I am very involved with our local libraries as well, and once my children are older, I'll be looking into becoming a patron and trustee myself. :)Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-29719197129278128922018-04-09T22:29:17.014-04:002018-04-09T22:29:17.014-04:00Great post Tiffany. Thank you for sharing about th...Great post Tiffany. Thank you for sharing about the first tax-supported public library. <br />I have a library card to our local library in town (my eldest son works there in the IT department), appreciate the inter-loan services for books, the online website and have donated books to the library.<br />Blessings, Tina Mrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-30146391556979108672018-04-09T19:33:00.891-04:002018-04-09T19:33:00.891-04:00Wonderful post about the first public library in A...Wonderful post about the first public library in America, and the anniversary of it was today. I'm a patron of our local library, plus appreciate the great inter-loan services for books, have donated books, attended events they've sponsored. I used the library a lot growing up and was in Library Club during HS. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25736013456382684422018-04-09T13:01:04.997-04:002018-04-09T13:01:04.997-04:00I loved this post Tiffany! As soon as I read that ...I loved this post Tiffany! As soon as I read that it is the anniversary of the first public library I turned to my husband and said, "We have to go to the library today!" What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion?<br /><br />I currently have library cards for 2 different public libraries. Our city, Salinas, has a public library. Our county also has a library system, The Monterey County Free Libraries. I have always loved libraries. When I was growing up the Bookmobile parked in front of the house 2 doors down from us every other Saturday. I was allowed to go down to the "library" by myself as long as I can remember.<br /><br />After high school I joined the Air Force. I met and married my husband when we were both at our first duty station. We moved around for 20 years. At two of the places we lived I ran the church library. I loved my work.Debbie Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259190013215674593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60565171722433999242018-04-09T11:58:48.891-04:002018-04-09T11:58:48.891-04:00Great information and all new to me! Abbot had a g...Great information and all new to me! Abbot had a great vision for a life-changing public service. Nebraska libraries have been wonderful supporters of my work and I love sending readers there. Inter-library loan is such a terrific service. The public library helped me home school my children, too. And now it's helping my children home school theirs. We're in the throes of trying to build a bigger/better city library here in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's a vital public institution IMHO. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-18101251770078480592018-04-09T08:54:16.507-04:002018-04-09T08:54:16.507-04:00I loved your post, Tiffany! I am actually on the b...I loved your post, Tiffany! I am actually on the board of directors of my local library. I think libraries are special places and wish more and more people would love and appreciate them.Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34398779122734390772018-04-09T08:22:59.091-04:002018-04-09T08:22:59.091-04:00My small town did not have a public library. I cur...My small town did not have a public library. I currently live a block away from one now. I'm usually there at least once a week.<br /><br />Tiffany, Thank you for sharing this wonderful post!Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33305429942592997172018-04-09T07:46:40.521-04:002018-04-09T07:46:40.521-04:00I know this area, but did not know about the libra...I know this area, but did not know about the library! Awesome. I love libraries! When I didn't have money to buy my own books, the local library fueled my need to read!Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44853611859160564862018-04-09T06:26:50.740-04:002018-04-09T06:26:50.740-04:00Great post, Tiffany! I live about 90 minutes from ...Great post, Tiffany! I live about 90 minutes from Peterborough. It is a wonderful little community. I love libraries and have been a trustee for my local library for the last 12 years. Linda Matchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921797723329487407noreply@blogger.com