We stopped by the library at 1.30 today to meet Max. He wasn't ready until 2, so we poked around. Starting at 2, we sorted new books into class number ranges to be entered manually into a huge register. Then I sat and read with the patrons to get a feel for how they work. We also got our own library memberships. We each get two tiny envelopes, one each for a book, so two books at a time. When we check out a book, we take a little pink card out of the book and into our envelope, which goes into a circulation shoebox. Then we stamp the book with a date 14 days out. Then it's ours! Apparently they have tremendous trouble with overdue books...
Sample new books: the Communist Manifesto, one of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books, juvenile books about alcoholism, and some romance novels.
Still no running water. It came on for a bit last night at about 2.30 AM. Thankfully the running toilet woke me up and I was able to flush the toilet with a bucket and refill a bucket. But this morning, had to wash my face from a bucket, with a pitcher I found.
Also still no refrigerator.
It's a challenge here! Such a huge learning experience, and makes me realize all that I take for granted in the US.
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Oh the joys of no running water. :) Have you taken your first bucket bath yet? From my experience, you actually do feel cleaner after one; a lot more work but totally worth it when it's your only option! Just keep filling those buckets, and if the tanks run out, hope that it rains and put your bucket outside while you shower on the roof (true story!!).
ReplyDeleteIs the library located in a fairly busy part of the city, or in a quieter more "suburban" neighborhood? Have you had any encounters with wildlife of any kind (including the colorful reptile types)?