Libraries are traditionally thought of as quiet places of sweet repose where people can go to read and research in relative peace. Not so fast. I come from a very small town in a largely rural county so growing up we had a very small public library located on the second floor of the city building on the corner near Main Street. Prime location, right?
Ugh, no! Located on the first floor of the building was the local volunteer fire department. I spent many days after school sitting in the library trying to do my homework only to be interrupted by the banshee-like wail of the fire siren echoing across the entire town and shaking the building to its core.
Ugh, no! Located on the first floor of the building was the local volunteer fire department. I spent many days after school sitting in the library trying to do my homework only to be interrupted by the banshee-like wail of the fire siren echoing across the entire town and shaking the building to its core.
