Libraries!

    Libraries. Man, are they awesome things!
    Be they public buildings stuffed with books and computers, or a small personal collection of books on a shelf or bookcase, there are so many awesome blessings in having one available.
    Knowledge is a no-brainer. Books are ideal ways to learn a new skill when you can't afford a tutor. Even fiction books can have enough information to learn a lot about a particular topic (or to spark a strong interest in it).
    Adventure is another great thing about having a library to go to. Novels are amazingly potent things that can take you to real or imaginary places to do incredible things and achieve a magnificent goal. A novel can take hours to read; hours of fun, excitement, and healthy thrills. Both moral and practical lessons can also be learned from a great story, and lessons learned in this way can be really easy to remember.
    A library is also a nice place to study. With tables and multiple shelves of resources, sitting down to work is easy and even comfortable. Libraries also tend to have a very quiet environment, which makes it easier to think as opposed to, perhaps, a public park or a bus ride environment.
    Not to mention the fact that a library is a great place to hang out with friends. Some public libraries host community events to bring like people together and have fun. There are book clubs, young adult groups, city-wide holiday events, and a network of volunteers. With places to sit and books to chat about (quietly), it's a fantastic area to improve friendships and have fun.
    Of course, all of these benefits can be found in a household library too, even if it's just one or two shelves of books. If there's a chair or two in the room, a person can sit and chat with a friend or family member. If not, then one can stand and chat. Adventure and information lies in every book, and the little area can be a cozy nook to work or relax in.
    Don't you adore libraries? Do you go to one often? :)