Let's Go... to Milwaukee's Central Library
Since I was one of the few who missed Doors Open Milwaukee this year, I had to visit Central Library allllll on my own. It was probably less exciting being there without the crowds, but that's just how it goes sometimes.
As a child, my mom and I regularly visited our public library, McMillian Memorial Library, where I knew the librarians by name and they even knew my doll's names (Mirabel) It was a blissful existence; I read thousands of books and brought stacks with me where ever I went. While not much has changed with my reading and book lugging, the origin of the books has changed from my public library to my local bookstore. That's right, I'm a buyer, not a borrower, much to Ben's chagrin.
I have lived in Milwaukee for nine years this passed September, and I had visited the library twice: once to get a library card and check out a book, and a second time (about two months later) when I guiltily returned the book I had checked out and still hadn't read. Since then, I've guiltily been avoiding my late fine without a clue as to its amount.
Everyone told me I needed to see Milwaukee's Central Library, but I knew I would have to pay that stupid fine. So, "Pay up!" I did a few weeks ago when I went to go see this beautiful structure downtown.
I paid my fine which was a whopping $0.95, renewed my library card, and perused the stacks. What a beautiful place, right? I especially loved walking around outside.
I still don't plan on checking out lots of books, but I'm so glad I took the time to see this beautiful building downtown! Have you been?