Libraries have always been my safe place. When I was being bullied at a new school in a new state, the library was over a mile walk away but worth the effort. When I went through my Harlequin Romance phase at probably too young an age, librarians didn’t judge me. It’s still one of my favorite places to visit in a new city while traveling.
I hate to hear that you were bullied, and grateful that libraries provided sanctuary and safety for you. I haven't visited many libraries while traveling but I love that idea!
Wow, did this bring back memories! I still remember the specific books I’d seek out in the different library sections, from elementary school on up. Older kids joked about how my parents had me on a leash because I rarely ventured farther than the neighborhood library, but I didn’t mind. Years later, one of my first dates with my husband was getting him a Chicago Public Library card. XD Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Libraries have always been my safe place. When I was being bullied at a new school in a new state, the library was over a mile walk away but worth the effort. When I went through my Harlequin Romance phase at probably too young an age, librarians didn’t judge me. It’s still one of my favorite places to visit in a new city while traveling.
I hate to hear that you were bullied, and grateful that libraries provided sanctuary and safety for you. I haven't visited many libraries while traveling but I love that idea!
Wow, did this bring back memories! I still remember the specific books I’d seek out in the different library sections, from elementary school on up. Older kids joked about how my parents had me on a leash because I rarely ventured farther than the neighborhood library, but I didn’t mind. Years later, one of my first dates with my husband was getting him a Chicago Public Library card. XD Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Courting through library cards, I love it!