Today is Happy Library Shelfie Day. I'm not sure what a Library Shelfie is but if it has anything to do with taking a picture of yourself in front of some library shelves I'm all for it. It's got to be a lot safer than taking a selfie on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Libraries are some of my very favorite places in the world, In fact, two years ago on a trip to Finland we were taken on a tour of the amazing new modern library in Helsinki. It was architecturally very interesting and one of my favorite spots on the tour, and not just because it was inside and warm. As we were guided from area to area having the special features pointed out I found myself thinking "Huh, the ACPL has that and that and that. So no library envy except possibly for the restrooms, sorry toilet. If you ask for directions to the restroom they just look at you blankly. The restrooms, one on each floor, were large open rooms with very private stalls all around the sides and a large bank of sinks in the middle. No HIS or HERS, just one big room. It was all very convenient, especially for large groups like tours. No long lines. Our local library, the Allen County Public Library, is quite wonderful in it's own way and during this time of shut down, offers on-line books and curb side pick up, but I must admit that I am very anxious for it to be really open. Our county is in the orange now, so maybe soon. Fingers crossed. Maybe I should send them a selfie of me holding my empty library book bag and looking pitiful?
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