I finished up today's job a little bit early and decided to make a library run with my extra free time. There are a few out of print books I want to read and the library has them. (Actually, I just checked and they don't have one that's on my list, so I have now ordered it. The internet, it can be a dangerous thing for the budget.)
I parked at the back the library, the main branch, on Main Street and noticed that there were rather more people than usual sitting in the garden behind the building. But, it's a nice day and shady in the garden, so I didn't think too much of it. Then when I walked around the building I noticed a suspicious amount of available street parking.
I rounded the corner and saw a large number of people standing around in front of the building. So at that point the bad feeling which started to develop when I passed a woman on the sidewalk muttering, "Library closed" really takes off. I find notices, all in magic marker, taped to the front door saying "Library closed until further notice."
I can see staff milling around inside and there's a stonefaced security lady sitting inside the front doors. The lights are all on, but there's a power company truck parked out front. Maybe it's a power thing?
Considering that the city cancelled the Back to School Parade two days before the actual parade, I'm wondering if they've cancelled the libraries too. Like in Salinas a couple years ago?
Another would-be library patron walked up and flipped out. He'd just applied for a job there. He scurried over to the power company guys and got a little information. Yes, some weird electrical issue and the library may reopen tomorrow. I am relieved. I may even have time to go the library tomorrow.
Also, does my city have an adorable skyline, or what?
325 words | August 22, 2006 09:52 PM | Real true story