The girls love coming to Gotham City. It’s a change of environment. We’re in the hustle and bustle of a bigger city and because we’re uptown, we get to enjoy urban, city life. I like that we get a taste of both the “country” (I put that in quotes because it’s not like we’re roughin’ it out in the sticks.) and the city.
Being right uptown, the street noise makes it all too evident we are in the city. Cars driving by, people walking and talking, and sirens blazing nearly daily are the typical sounds you would hear. I hate the sound of sirens. Makes my heart race.
But for some, like my aunt Queen Latifa…she wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s totally comfortable with all the street noise. In fact, it’s the silence that scares her. LOL
IMAGINON
I like city living because you can walk everywhere. And yes, there is some comfort in all the street noise rather being eerily quiet (if you’re not used to it).
So, besides working all the time, we take a break and head to the library right around the corner from the condo.
This library is massive! You may remember me talking about it before when I said it was our favorite library evah!
Louise is roaming around, randomly looking for books.
She spots the computers, which are new. I have not seen these iMacs here. Sweet.
Thelma has specific authors and books she’s looking for so she goes up to the desk to ask the librarian. Remember the good ole days of the CARD CATALOG? I remember taking tests on how to use that dang thing.
The girls find a few books and Benz is fast asleep.
So we found the perfect place to chill.
Louise comes over next to me and says, “Mommy, I wanna read my book to you.”
“Great!” I say, and she starts to read.
Next thing you know, I’m out!
This is not really all that surprising to my kids… remember how they often hear me snoring during karate class? And, whenever they start reading to me at night or when I read to them, it takes maybe two pages before I start to pass out. Plus, I’m still exhausted from the stomach virus and cleaning the townhouse.
After I come to, I wanted to take Benz to the Baby and Toddler area, however, it seems they no longer have it. Dang. So, we decided to go upstairs.
Upstairs, they have a small area for the babies and toddlers but it’s not like it was before where there were cushioned mats and foam things to climb on. I’m disappointed.
Benz doesn’t even know the difference, he’s taken interest in the some of the playthings.
I love that this library is so artistic and colorful. The “shelves” there are actually stained-glass windows, made to look like books on shelves.
There are also more computers upstairs.
Yes, we love getting our imagination on at the Imaginon.
Mommy is still really sleepy and tired now so time to go home.
-Jane, Imaginon Fan.
27/01/2012 at 9:09 PM Permalink
Jane, your blog post is awesome! Thanks so much for all of your kinds words and we look forward to your family returning soon!
Jenifer R Daniels
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
27/01/2012 at 11:53 PM Permalink
That is a beautifully decorated library! It just screams creativity. I imagine it would inspire anyone that walks through their doors!!! Wish we had something like that here in Dallas!
28/01/2012 at 12:13 AM Permalink
Jane,
just found out from our children’s librarian that the toddler area is being updated and that we are awaiting some new manipulatives & soft toys. We’ll have them soon and we aren’t getting rid of it – only making it fresher!
thanks again
Jenifer R Daniels
28/01/2012 at 1:27 AM Permalink
Thanks for the update Jenifer!! How exciting! Do keep us posted because we will be sure to make a visit.
Kimmie: This library is awesome and my girls love it! We try go every time we’re in town.