Today, 9th February, is National Libraries Day.
Go and support your local library. If you haven’t been in a while, go and see what is available. It is still FREE to join (id needed) and opens up a whole new world to anyone who wants to explore the shelves (real or virtual). Can’t get in today? Join online. 
Check what is happening on twitter today using the #tag :
#nld13
My local library, Addlestone in Surrey:
Big storytime and Pirate Treasure Hunt at 10.30am. It’s free too and no need to book.
“@AddlestoneLib: Big Storytime & Pirate Treasure Hunt on Sat 9 Feb 10:30am Just turn up, its free #NLD13 http://t.co/pfNjGXin” #addlestone
(https://twitter.com/garyshield73/status/299946189128859648)
See what is happening all over Surrey
Go and ask the staff what YOUR local library offers in 2013. You might find more than you expected.
Interesting article on the history of the FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE in the UK
Awesome post, I enjoy our library so much, they just moved and did a full overhaul. A wonderful place to use the computers, read while learning, and also get to know the community you live in and around. Thank you, for this post.
You can also check out Good reads.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/16936240?shelf=%23ALL%23
Many thanks for the comment and follow. I’ve worked in public libraries for 20 years and feel they are such an amazing resource. It amazes me how many people assume they have to pay to join…they have been free in the UK since the 1800′s…and to those that don’t use them, try and encourage them to discover what they are missing.
PS just followed you on Goodreads too