Happy Constitution Day etc.

IF the library hadn't been struck by lightning, we would have been celebrating Constitution Day today with a daylong reading of the US Constitution by students, staff, library visitors and local luminaries.  Perhaps same time, next year:  So what is Constitution Day, you may ask:

Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.  http://www.constitutionday.com/


Seems an important thing to celebrate, now more than ever.

A couple of updates:  Someone approached me today to ask why there was no work being done on the library yet.  We are in a bit of a holding pattern--still waiting for the results on the tests of our insulation and waiting for the bids from the three contractors interested in working with us on our renovations.  They are due by this coming Friday.  

Meanwhile, Karen, Leigh and I had an excellent adventure yesterday.  We were welcomed to the Hopkinton Public Library by their library staff, some trustees and representatives from their foundation and Friends group.  We also visited a company "Tucker Library Interiors" to discuss library design and layout.  We came away with many ideas.  Hopkinton, MA is a much larger community and their building now encompasses three floors and the next door historic chapel.  We liked much of what we saw, but we also felt thankful for the compact beauty of our one-floor library, where we will return.  Soon.

A cafe area and screen scrolling through upcoming programs...

Bookstore-like shelving for new books!

Nice chairs....

Leigh absorbing many ideas in their children's area!

STORAGE SPACE FOR FRIENDS BOOKSALE

AND WE'RE OFF AT THE STARTING PLACE FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON!!