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The magic of libraries and the Shetland Library van

The magic of libraries and the Shetland Library van

Childhood memories of visiting the library and the library visiting us

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Charlene Storey
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tiny me and my mum reading together

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I love everything about libraries. The quiet that washes over you when you walk in is the first sign of magic. A hush descends over everyone as though we instinctively know it’s a hallowed space, a church hall for books. People edge gingerly past each other, speaking only in whispers or soundlessly mouthin…

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