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Hello

As a child my mum used to regularly take me to my local library.  I have several early memories of the place.  I remember the kinderboxes full of picture books, I remember being given pictures of Mr Men to colour in by the library staff and being so proud when I could spot my ones on the wall and I remember reading the Princess and the Pea (and subsequently finding a lump in my bed and being convinced that I was actually a real princess).

Libraries genuinely do have the ability to change lives, ok so I may be slightly biased but I do passionately believe that public libraries make a huge difference.  Your library card is a passport to a whole new world and everyone has the right to join their local library.

Tomorrow (26^th April 2008) is Join Your Library Day.  It marks the start of a national campaign to encourage more people to join their local library.  Your local library will welcome you as a member, whether you live, study, or simply just work nearby.  Join as part of the campaign and you will get a joiner's pack and a free book of recommended reads (whilst stocks last).  Even if you can't get into the library straight away, we are launching a brand new fantastic feature where you can join North Lincolnshire Libraries online.  Visit our website for more details.

And you can tell us about your early memories of going to the library, or how the library has made a difference to your life by posting a message on our discussion boards.

Have a good weekend and hope you'll be visiting your local library very soon.

Suzanne