52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025: Week 19 (AT THE LIBRARY)
At the library gives me the opportunity to talk about me!
I have worked in public library for the past 15 years.
Prior to that I worked in social services.
When I went for my interview I was asked "Deb, why the library?" as the first get to know you question as they looked at my resume that included nothing like the library.
My answer "When I was young we moved a lot. I was in five schools in three provinces for grade 3, and three schools in two provinces for grade 4. Every time we moved the library was my happy place. I would love to work in my happy place everyday."
They hired me, and honestly after 15 years I still love the library.
BUT it's strange that the library was my happy place because I wasn't actually reading books when I was there.
I was a late reader.
The peaceful space in a time of chaos in my life was special.
The library was a magical place for me.
When I was almost ten I taught myself to read with Archie comic books.
I struggled with sounding out the words, but the pictures in the comic books made it easier to figure out what was going on.
I remember the day I laughed, and then realized they were funny.
That was the day comprehension began.
The first non-comic book I read was a few months later - the Diary of Anne Frank.
I went from not reading to being a reader.
I remember getting ready for school - drying my hair with one hand, and holding the book with the other.
I was obsessed with reading.
I often read two or more books at the same time.
This is still something I do.
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| A perfect moment in time - a cat, a tea. a book |
When the library is your happy place!!!
This is why I search -
Cause ...
You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!
***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***
Photos:
Personal
Links:
Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/
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