The holiday season can be a break for some and a high stress mess for others so today’s take a break is all about the leisurely pace of the library (that’s of course if you aren’t the librarian that’s going at warp speed to respond to a variety of patrons needs). If you don’t know your local library, today is a good opportunity to check it out, read a magazine in one of their comfy chairs, take out a book, tape or CD and maybe even chat with the librarian about a recommendation for a “good read.” If you don’t know where your local library is, and you live in the United States, check Public Libraries. If you are fortunate to have a Nook, Kindle or one of the many iPod or Pad products, you can “borrow” books to read or listen to. This is usually a free service, but you’ll need to check with your librarian about how to register for this service.
If you are a regular patron you might not think this is much of a break, so another option is check out the Library of Congress on-line You may want to set a timer for yourself as the collection is so vast, you can spend many hours reading, listening to old recordings or watching videos.
Happy New Year!
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