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We Love The Library

Published on September 28, 2008 in Library Loot. 1 Comment Tags: , .

After school on Friday, we headed downtown to the Central Library. After getting our library cards, we each got one, we headed upstairs to the cafe.  We shared a bagel and Iz got her usual hot chocolate.  After eating all the whipped cream, the hot chocolate landed on her lap, my lap the table and the floor.  But that wasn’t going to stop us….

Cafe At The Central Library

The gift shop is conveniently located right next to the cafe, we spent a looooong time there, Iz needed to handle every single thing, but we ended up getting matching rainbow rings.

new rings

The library is in an incredible building designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Ramus. At one point Iz looked down and wanted me to look at the garden:

Look Mom! There's A Garden Down There!

The childrens section is a dream, we spent hours there.

Yellow Room

Climbing.

Climbing Time

Using the computer.

Computer Time

We left with a bag full of books and movies.  We missed our weekly library visits.  It’s nice to be back at the library.

Library Loot

Published on February 24, 2008 in book review, fashion design, Iz and Library Loot. 1 Comment

We visit our local library almost every Saturday. Usually we stop in after ballet and run into friends, so it turns into a social event as well. The kids room has so many wonderful books, books on tape, magazines and toys, we can stay for many hours. Iz has reached the point where she’ll sit and read books (after taking all the furniture out of the doll house and lining up all the toy animals in pairs). I loved going to the library when I was little. We would go there for story hour, special events, and just to fill our bags with books. Pratt has a pretty incredible library. An amazing collection. When I was in college, I loved spending time there.

I want Iz to appreciate the library too. I think she already does. It’s special to go to the library. She already knows the stacks and heads to the right places each week.

This is what we brought home last week.

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I loved this book. I’ve always admired Coco Chanel, so this book was really for me. I was able to share with Iz some fashion magic.

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This was certainly the favorite this week. It’s excellent. Iz loved the animals, the story. We read it about 10 times every day. There’s a great web site for the book too : www.PunkFarm.com and check out Jarrett’s blog! Iz wants to go back to the library and get this book! Might have to become a permanent member of our own library! I love that she remembers her fave books.

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And of course Stellaluna. I love this story. I think this is the second time I’ve checked it out of the library. Wasn’t big on Iz’s list, but maybe next time.