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Bibliophile Collective Tuesday – Library Lover’s Day

February 14, 2023
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For any book lover, a library is the ultimate place to visit and enjoy. Filled with a fantastic array of books in every genre possible, we can browse to our hearts delight.

So today, we celebrate Library Lover’s Day, which falls on February 14, and is dedicated to book lovers across the globe. The day honors libraries, librarians, book lovers, and lovers of libraries. A celebration of the enduring relationship between our communities and libraries, and more importantly to remind decision makers how loved and cherished libraries are by the entire community. Not everyone receives flowers on Valentine’s Day, but everyone is welcome at their library to receive the gift of a book, a story, an escape.

I am extremely fortunate to have the most beautiful library in my community, Strathcona County library is modern, light, functional and a vital part of the locality.

Not only do I frequent for checking out books, but my own books are display on the Emerging & Local Authors shelves and I host my writing groups monthly meeting there too. It is certainly a hub for me and many locals too.

Show your love for your local library.

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Public Lending Right

As readers we have many options to acquire books, whether print or digital. In fact, we are inundated with purchase sites on a daily basis. One option that can be overlooked is a local library. No longer the gloomy and silent buildings of yesteryear, but bright, welcoming and fun places to hang out no matter your age. Most libraries run programs for the very young, youth and the not so young. Modern libraries are part of the community like never before.

My own local library has a plethora of programs and events on offer, as well as a beautiful glass fronted and modern building. It is a place to hang out, meet friends, and browse the shelves for books, movies, music and more.

There are special shelves for local and emerging authors, which is, of course, my favorite part of my library. I have several books on those shelves! It is not common knowledge, but when a book is borrowed it is recorded and an annual confirmation is sent to the author. It is called the Public Lending Right and the system is available in many countries.

So your challenge – if you choose to accept it – is to pick up a local author’s book (or two!) from your library and take them out to read.

If your library doesn’t have the book you want – remember you can request it. This will be a delightful surprise for the author too.

Let me know whose book(s) you borrow.

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