One Friday or Saturday evening, a little too close to closing, a well-dressed couple came into the library and hit the catalog computers with a purpose. Then they split company and scurried through the library gathering their finds.
When they came to the front desk to check out, they explained that they were a married couple on a date. A babysitter was watching their children, and they were at the library looking for children’s books. Only a few were for their children. The goal of the activity was to find their favorite childhood books.
I know someone else whose date took her to a book store, and they each chose three books that represented themselves. What a great way to get to know someone! It happened to be their first date, but it wouldn’t have to be.
So, make the library your next date! If you’re single, and this works for you, we have books to help you plan your wedding!
Speaking of getting married, we’d like to congratulate our library director, now Marie Heath!
Heather Nitzel is the Crestview Public Library's youth services librarian.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: NITZEL: Libraries are for date night