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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

You visited a library?

Did you borrow a book?

I realised today that I haven’t been in a library in many years.

The thought made me feel quite sad.

I’m going to challenge myself to make at least an hour to visit my local library before the end of April and bring home a book.

Thanks for reading my post.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

About 2 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still have a book somewhere to take back

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Last time I visited a library I was returning HG Wells' The War of the Worlds

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Henriette visited the library early last year for some photo copies she informs me.

She didn’t get a book though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When the little one was littler. Love a library. More should do the coffee shop route to be destinations even when you don’t borrow a book

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last year for my kid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last week for slice of cake and discovered that I can loan audiobooks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pre-covid book club with the wee man.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

For my interview for the commonwealth games volunteering in Birmingham. I did not borrow a book.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I went to the school library last month with my boy however the last time I visited one for myself was when I was at uni over 20 years ago

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Couple of weeks before the Manc Social to have a chat about a donation.

I didn't get a book out though.

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

Can't remember, aot of the libraries are open at times I work and doesn't seem worth it to get a library card for days I have off

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

About a year before covid…I might still have a book I borrowed too

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I go to the local one every few weeks ,love them .

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

I haven't borrowed a book in years, but pre-Covid quite often pop into the Library as they had a nice cafe! Must do that again, come to think of it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

February. I borrowed quite a lot of books for my kids and one for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh my, it'll be absolutely years and years. I would be a teenager I think. That really is quite sad and a shame.

I recall going to the library to have to do research for school projects, in the days before we could ask Google. Kids have it easier these days but whether it's always a good thing I'm not sure.

Whilst we are on the subjects of books I do prefer reading a proper book rather than reading a kindle. I enjoy turning the pages and the feel and smell of books.

I may have to visit the library one day to reminisce.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

It has been a few months since I got a book out if the library. It isn't for the want of trying but it has reduced the number of books it holds and I'm a fussy git with my authors.

I have been buying books for the last few months but that is about to stop as I will need a new book buy Friday.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"For my interview for the commonwealth games volunteering in Birmingham. I did not borrow a book. "

Good for you!

Did you get a place?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a regular at my local library, the lovely ladies produce books I’ll like from under the counter

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Many Many Moons Ago.....

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By *ave1976XXXMan
over a year ago

newmarket

I’d say probably 30yrs ago, last yr at school. Fuck that makes me feel old

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

I used to love libraries. I loved how quiet and orderly and peaceful they were. I could spend hours there, just browsing by myself.

Then they got turned into noisy and bustling community centres. I understand why that had to happen, but they're not for me any more. Haven't been to one in years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to my local library just over a month ago to print something. I don't have a printer at home x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven’t been for about 10 years I should probably go and start reading again

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By *ikeafud248Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

Last time I was in the library, I shagged a woman in the public toilet, she went out, some guy tried to come in and I pulled the door shut. The next week you had to get the keys for the toilets at the public desk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last time was to visit the new library in Birmingham though its more set for study than lending

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Yup, we took our daughter to the library on Saturday and I took a book from a local book exchange last week (have been reading it in a spa today). I'll put one in the collection next time I go past.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ahahaha I acc rejoined the library recently, I found it was the only place I could get peace and quite to study for a module I had coming up lol. Recently I’ve fallen in love with going there just for the silence lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go regularly, use the research room, still rather find info in a book then Google

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

It's been a long time.

I am a convert to the charity shop library though. Buy the book, read it, donate it back.

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

About 3-4 years ago and I didn’t return my daughters book so now I can never go back

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I use the on line service now. I haven't been in the library since before covid

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I use the on line service now. I haven't been in the library since before covid"

I nearly asked a stupid question, but stopped myself

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I use the on line service now. I haven't been in the library since before covid

I nearly asked a stupid question, but stopped myself

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I use the on line service now. I haven't been in the library since before covid

I nearly asked a stupid question, but stopped myself

"Surely you must collect and return the books, even if you reserve them online?"

I'll take my brain back to 1998

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having kids helped. But it would be a couple of years since we last visited and yes, I picked up and borrowed a few. Mostly factual and research books.

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