The main road we walk along to get to the library is....well....fairly hideous. Nothing really that you could put your finger on...it's just old and ugly and completely lacks character. Thusly, the stark and dismal sight of these huddling pigeons completely captures the feel of it...especially since a rather biting wind was tunnelling through...
We rather enjoy our little neighbourhood branch. Sure it's not as fancy as some of the larger branches and sure, you pretty much have to put holds on most of the books you might want...but it's small and rarely busy and the librarians are very sweet and helpful.
So we prowled for 'next-ones' of some of the series books we're reading (getting all giddy when we discovered they were actually On The Shelf as opposed to at the branch across town), Sebastian played on the computer, amusing us greatly with his earphones-on Loud Talking and Savannah did the provided craft.
As per usual, after we pillage the stacks for our reading material for the week...it's a short (and chilly) walk to the coffee shop for our traditional apres library snack. Today was cold enough to merit a hot chocolate in lieu of coffee...and...of course....
Ye Olde Gingerbread cookie..all dressed for the season
The remains of a nest that we spotted on the walk home...we went a more scenic way for the trip back.
Finally, windswept and runny-nosed, we retired to the warmth for an afternoon with our stash......
Your photo reminded me of this video.
ReplyDeleteOh I am lapping up your late Autumn vibe there...and my word, would ya look at those biscuits! They are virtual monuments - love 'em...those children of yours would be loving those...hehe.
ReplyDeleteI just realised, I have no idea why I am not here more often. I just love this nook of yours Mel. And it certainly speaks to my need for homeschooling inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI fondly rememebr trips to the library as a kid....
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