I have always loved libraries. Before Zyan, especially made it a point to check out books from the Artesia library just to have the time to go inside and inhale the fragrance of pages filled with thoughts, ideas, feelings all different from my own. But I never truly expected the library to give me a gift for my son. I began taking Zyan early on just because it felt right, first it was Artesia, then Cerritos, but the jackpot came when I stumbled onto story time at Yorba Linda on a Saturday around 10am where there were dozens of toddlers playing with toys and then rushing into a room when the librarian said it was time.
Of course, we jumped in and for the next 30 minutes, we were treated to songs, 2 books read out and then a puppet show. Say what [mind blown]?! But wait, there was more, since moving to Orange County, I wanted to visit other libraries, so my next stop ended up the Placentia Library, but this time there were even more kids, and they also had 4 play rooms like Pretend City that the kids would play in until story time. I felt lucky in a way that lit up my world but more so on Zyan’s face. It was in that moment that we decided to make the library a weekly affair. From my wife taking him on Fridays for giggles and wiggles and me taking him saturdays.
And yes, there were other libraries I tried but I have gotten spoiled with these two for now as they also offer activities and just different things, but trust me the adventure at the library will continue, and one day Zyan will take me to them!
Happy Monday!!
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