“You’re all set?” The clerk asked Aunt with a smile.
“Almost, my niece and nephews need a library card.” She pointed to the three of us older children. That included me.
“That’s good.” The clerk responded. She gave each of us a application and pointed to the table across from the check out desk. We completed the applications with Aunt Grace’s help and turn them into the clerk. We watched her hand typed each of our names into the log that contained others who had the privilege of receiving a library card.
My excitement of visiting the main library was eclipsed, as the clerk handed me my first library card and gave me the invitation to come to the library anytime and borrow books.
The reading of books became more than just learning; it was and still is the gateway to knowledge that leads to many of my life experiences, such as how to buy a house, how to self-publish a book, enjoyment reading mysteries and detective stories. Today, in 2009, I still go to the library several times a month to explore, increase and engage knowledge. My favorite smell is the smell of knowledge.
Come back next week to hear more about Sakinah.
Check out her latest project Omari's World at http://www.omariworld.com/
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