I love books. New books. Old books. Books with pictures. Books with words. Books with words about pictures. The downside of this literary affection has been a slimmer wallet and a thicker bookshelf…many of which idly gather dust while waiting for their semi-annual revisit. As much as I love books, Jenna loves the library. She says it confronts our culture’s (i.e. my own) rampant consumption and promotes communal life and ownership. I agree.
This past month our library has hosted to a series of weekly luncheons focusing on energy conservation at home and as a community. It featured a wide array of speakers (ranging from philosophers, pastors, professors, architects, policy makers + more) and was a much needed step towards building a stronger web of local resources and channels to effect change. This February and March they look to continue the luncheon series with Great Decisions 09: A Series on World Affairs.
Seriously, where else can you get informed on problems like the global food supply, meet and talk with your neighbors who are making a difference, and walk away with a free lunch? Herrick District Library, I salute you.
