Adventures of a Library Circuit Rider

My host, Erica, was fantastic.  So stop by and see her and this beautiful library!

Continue reading →

Now this is a great woman and a great library.  Did you know the library looks like an open book if you see an aerial photo?  Rent a ‘copter, check it out.  At the end you can see photos of the famous Glacial Potholes (I didn’t know what they were either). Continue reading →

There is nothing like the areas I drove to last week.  Stunning weather and warm people.  This blog entry is going to present the beautiful libraries in pictures, rather than my babbling words.  Enjoy!

Brimfield Public Library|

Continue reading →

Have you met Criss Quigley at the Gaylord Memorial Library?  A brilliant woman with an amazing knowledge of local history.  Truly, a lucky community to have her serving the public.

The Gaylord Library boasts an interesting history.  The land was once a graveyard.  The Gaylord’s funded the building, the graves were moved with the exception of one.  Another strange fact:  The Gaylords, husband and wife, died on the same day.  One in the morning, one in the evening.  Either a testament to true love or codependence.

One of two libraries in South Hadley, Gaylord Memorial is a private library open to the public. The grand space has a wonderful sense of Continue reading →

Continue reading →