She started and managed our little lending library. With her blessing, I am stepping into her Marian the Librarian shoes. Our Clubhouse was formerly a preschool and after school care site. We have two major rooms that may be reserved and used at no charge. The smaller of the two, The Fireside Room, has a smaller attached room which is used for the library.
Lots of folks turn in a light summer read and borrow another. When we moved in, we decided we didn't have room for some of our books so Mr. Ralph chose to donate. Upon his passing and when I moved back, I donated even more. Nonfiction and mostly history. I am fiction and love mystery! Something for everyone.
Along the way, grandparents donated books they shared during the summer with their littles. A poker set was contributed, along with dominoes, a couple of board games and a few jigsaw puzzles.
There is always a puzzle going. Lots of folks stop by and put in 3-4 pieces. Sunday I brought in a new puzzle. On Monday afternoon it was complete! My next venture is the Dollar Store and thrift shops.
My plan is to put all of the shelving along the back wall (where the lamp is) which will open up the puzzle area. Then I will group the two 2-chair seating areas so that they face each other. I'm considering donating ALL of our books to our Library Boutique and let us start from scratch. Some people have said they do not use the library because the books have been the same ones for 100 years.
Maybe in September I will host a Bring A Book gathering to show off the new furniture arrangement! And get people excited about this great little area again!
Whatcha think?
What, not romances or inspirationals?! Those are the popular genres at the senior hall. Our senior hall has a wall of books that are donated but to take one you put a quarter in a can. Once a year they donate many of the books to Goodwill to make room for more. They make a lot of money off those quarter sales and if needed, they use the money to buy new, used books. Maybe you could rename it The Library and Game Room. Get another table (maybe even a card table and chairs set). Mark one table for puzzles only and the other marked for games only.
ReplyDeleteOh probably a lot of romances as well. The Fireside Room attached has two huge round tables for games. But I am thinking of adding another puzzle table!!
DeleteOMGosh! What a wonderful "job" for you! You are perfect! I think it is probably time for a update to the library. Have that book party or at least let everyone know. You'll get lots of people and new friends!! I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDelete2 more puzzles were donated. Can't wait for the after photos
DeleteWhat a neat idea. People gravitate to puzzles when they are left out. We almost always have a puzzle going. Everyone wants to put a piece in before they leave. I wish our neighborhood had something like that. I love my community, but it needs a meeting place. The builders didn't think of that.
ReplyDeleteIt is sooo nice to have the clubhouse. I've hosted dinner parties, Scotch tastings, baby ahowers. Birthday paties, Thanksgiving, New Years Eve. I love having a "formal" living room and kitchen. Love it!
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