"When I got my library card, that's when my life began."
~ Rita Mae Brown
I read a book when I was young
about a little girl getting her very first library card.
I've never remembered the name of the book
or been able to find it, yet,
but it left a huge impression on me.
I could feel her excitement, almost taste and smell the dust of the library,
the musty smell of the books
and the anticipation and excitement, the freedom and responsibility
of being able to check out one's very own book selection.
And take them home, to be YOURS for a predetermined time.
And take them home, to be YOURS for a predetermined time.
My hope is that I will find this book again before I die.
I loved the library of the castle in Scotland
but can you imagine searching for books at every level of this staircase?
It looks like it should be a part of the set
for the movie "Inception",
worlds within worlds of dreams.