I found this meme over at Melissa’s who got it from Becky. This meme is to celebrate Library Lovers Month and how can I not participate as I love my local library. Here it goes:
How do you plan on celebrating Library Lovers month? Lately my visits haven’t lasted very long but in honor of this I promise to make my next visit a nice and relaxing one. I’m going to read magazines, wander over various sections and check out some new books.
How often do you accidentally spell library as ‘libary’ when you’re in a hurry? I really haven’t paid attention.
What is the most amount of books you’ve ever had checked out at one time? My library has a limit of 40 books but I typically stay well under that range – probably around 15 max.
What is the longest you’ve ever gone without visiting the library? When I went to college I never visited the public library. I wasn’t very impressed by their collection or the library itself.
What is the biggest fine you’ve ever had? Around $10.
When you go to the library, do you plan ahead and make a list? Or do you browse? Mainly I browse. Sometimes I do have a list of DVDs or books my mom wants.
Have you ever been shushed or hushed by a librarian? Nope.
What is the worst (against-the-rules) thing you’ve ever done in the library? I can’t think of anything.
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done to a library book? Nothing to a book but I do remember losing a CD I had borrowed. I was a good patron though and bought a replacement CD for the library.
Have you ever had a “favorite” librarian? There are two librarians who I love chatting with at my library. They also lead one of the book groups the library hosts and I used to attend it until I realized I had too many book groups going on. I haven’t run into my favorite librarians in a while but I do enjoy stopping by and catching up on book talk.
If you could change one thing about your library it would be… My library is wonderful. Actually I’m very spoiled because there are two branches near my house and they both have cafes, comfy chairs, free internet, and a great selection of new books. So there’s not much more they could improve aside from maybe subscribing to more magazines or literary journals.
What a fun meme. I’m going to do this one soon, too.
When I was in the States for Christmas I visited my old library which was actually brand new and moved about half a mile down the road. I fell head over heels for it. I can’t wait to visit it again.
This is one great meme, Iliana! And I enjoyed reading your answers. BTW, you’re tagged with another book meme! 😉
This is great! I might have to “borrow” it. Glad you’re a library fan. 🙂
Great idea! I’m going to borrow it soon, and I actually have a library visit scheduled for today. Good timing…
aka Nik – Cool. I want to see your answers! Aw, I know if I ever move from my city that’s the one thing I’ll miss.
Melody – Hee – I love memes. I’ll check it out!
Tiffany – Yes, please borrow it 🙂
Jenclair – Have fun at the library! I was thinking of going today but I think I’ll save my library visit for the weekend. I’m off to a book sale this morning!
I still can’t get over it: a cafe in a library. Amazing. (And possibly very dangerous for the pocketbook.) Glad you had fun doing this meme. 🙂
Very fun meme and perfect one for you! You do have a great library near you. I really enjoy going to the library and I am wondering what the Queens library branch will be like but I do know that I will love visiting the NY Public Library….
You should get a Gold Card — you’re a regular poster child for libraries! 🙂
Fun meme! I’m not sure if our library system has a limit but I’ve had over 30 books out at times – granted most of those were children’s books. I’m always afraid I’m going to get cut off.
I’ll snag this meme from you, it’s very fun! And you’re a model library patron! 🙂
Melissa – I know we are spoiled right? I don’t know if a cafe is a good idea as I’m always grabbing snacks before I go into the library! ha,ha…
Christine – Oh the NY Public Library is beautiful. I can’t wait to hear about all the cool bookish places you’ll find (and that you’ll take me to of course! ha,ha).
LK – Ooh, I like the sound of a Gold Card especially if it came with super duper patron privileges 😉
Tara – Wouldn’t that be horrible being cut-off!
Matt – Cool, I want to read your answers!
I’m feeling a little deprived right now, because you and Danielle can borrow up to 40 books from your local library, while I can only take out 8 books max.
But with a great loan system like this – 40 books! – how can anyone not want to read more?
My library has a sort of cafe–not as nice as the one where I work, though. They sell sandwiches basically and drinks, but I’ve never bought anything there. It’s not in a closed room, but just in a corner of the library. I think it gets busy with the lunchtime business crowd, otherwise they have odd hours. I try not to check out too many books either. I can’t imagine having 40 books sitting at home–unless I was doing research. It would take me months to read that many! 🙂
Dark Orpheus – Only 8 books? That’s mean! I’m surprised at my control really but that’s probably because of the piles of unread books I know I have waiting at home. But, I just thought of another thing I wish my library would change and that’s the holds – we can only put 10 books on hold.
Danielle – The cafes in the libraries are kind of small too but they let you bring in the food from the cafe to the library! Can you believe that? I am surprised at how clean the library is too – no crumbs, empty packaging, etc. anywhere. I think I’d freak out if I had 40 books at home and my own piles too 🙂