Welcome to another creative opportunity to showcase photos, via our weekly Saturday Snapshot event, hosted by Alyce, At Home With Books.
Last weekend, I took a detour after returning Noah back to his mom. I sauntered down a memory lane that led me back to the little suburban village of Clovis, CA, where my daughter now lives and where I lived back in the 1980’s…and I revisited the library. As I entered those doors, I recalled the many happy times I’d had there.
And at the front door, I enjoyed some of the welcoming material.
And here’s another outside view.
The library was fairly new during the time I lived there. Despite the passage of time, it still filled me with nostalgia.
What are the rest of you sharing today? I hope to visit and chat with you.
SNOW SPARKS 
What a great trip down memory lane. I always love visiting new libraries.
LikeLike
I felt a bit disoriented, since it had been many years since the time when this was “my library.” But it was great revisiting it. Thanks for stopping by, Louise, and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
The landscaping is so pretty.
LikeLike
I think so, too, Diane; that is one thing I enjoy about this little village: it has a lot of lush greenery. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend.
LikeLike
Love it! There’s nothing a sentimental journey!
LikeLike
I totally agree, Susan; and thanks for visiting today. I enjoyed your salad, even though it was a virtual one!
LikeLike
I always love a trip to a good library!
LikeLike
Me, too, Eugenia…thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
One of the things I always do on vacation is to visit the local libraries. It is always a good experience.
Thanks for sharing these photos.
Here’s my Saturday Snapshot.
LikeLike
That’s always the first thing I do when I move to a new town, too…check out the library.
I have found some of the best libraries in really small towns.
Thanks for visiting, Deb, and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
Pingback: SATURDAY POTPOURRI: NOSTALGIA, MOVIES, & BOOKS — MARCH 9 | POTPOURRI
I love libraries – that really goes without saying! I’d love to go back to the ones I used to use – your visit must have brought back such memories.
LikeLike
Oh, it did…but there were many things that seemed different, too. What I really enjoyed was knowing it had gone on, providing a wonderful service. Thanks for stopping by, Margaret.
LikeLike
Some of my best memories come from libraries, starting with the one in my hometown and its kid section down in the basement. Here’s Mine
LikeLike
Oh, that sounds lovely, Paulita….my very first library shared half the building with the post office in a small country village. I still recall the scent…one that I suspect was more from the post office than the library. Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLike
Love the look of the library. Ours is tight and small in comparison.
LikeLike
This one seemed big to me when I lived in that town; now it seems small compared to my new library. Thanks for stopping by, Sheila.
LikeLike
I love visiting libraries. Ours in town was just added on to — original from 1904 I believe. They kept the historical part intact – very lovely. 🙂
LikeLike
That sounds wonderful…keeping the historical part while expanding and updating. Thanks for visiting, Beth, and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
What a great library and how nice to re-live memories.
THANKS for sharing, and thanks for stopping by my post.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Saturday Snapshot
LikeLike
You’re welcome, Elizabeth…and thanks for returning the visit. I think that of all the places I’ve enjoyed, in the towns and cities where I’ve lived, the libraries are the most memorable.
LikeLike
What an interesting design for a library… the rustic rafters give so much character to it. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
Thanks…I didn’t notice that about it when I lived there. And in my post, I probably should have added that this particular village is noted for its “cowboy” theme…and every year hosts a rodeo and an event called Big Hat Day. Glad you could stop by, Arti…enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
Wonderful to see so many patrons! Nice you can take a trip down memory lane. My library was leveled and rebuilt, it was much needed, but I do miss its quirkyness.
LikeLike
Oh, how sad that it was leveled…too bad they couldn’t sustain the integrity of the original while adding to it. But sometimes that’s not possible. Thanks for stopping by, Nise. Enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
I’m glad it brought back happy memories, and pleased it is obviously still being used – and loved – by other people. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/9qx5t
LikeLike
Thanks, Christine…I wonder if my trips down memory lane are a sign that I’m getting “old.” lol
Glad you could stop by…enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
Looks like a nice little trip down memory lane — it still looks like a very nice library! 🙂 Here’s my Saturday Snapshot post.
LikeLike
It was, ,Melissa…I do enjoy these kinds of trips. Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
I enjoy seeing libraries from different towns. This is a first with open rafters… gives it a more informal, inviting look.
LikeLike
I agree, Leslie….It seems very cozy to me. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Nice series of shots….the entrance looks inviting♫
LikeLike
Thanks, Bear With Me. I always feel very cozy and warm when I visit this library. Glad you could stop by.
LikeLike
I think your old library looks very inviting!! I could spend days in there!!
LikeLike
It was a very cozy library that I enjoyed when I lived in that suburb…and now I may just have to revisit it more often…whenever I’m in that part of the city. Thanks for stopping by, Staci.
LikeLike
Very neat to re-visit places that are part of many good memories. And yay for libraries! 🙂
LikeLike
Oh, I agree, Shari…thanks for stopping by; enjoy your week!
LikeLike