Monday, March 21, 2011

Blue Monday - My Library

Hello, it finally came . . . Happy Spring!

It's Blue Monday! Come celebrate the color we ❤ best--blue!

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Feel free to grab the Blue Monday Code on my sidebar and place it directly onto your Blue Monday post.

Check the other participants and wish them a Happy Blue Monday!
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I love to read and maintain a book blog where I review what I've read. I'm planning a giveaway in a couple of weeks.

In my search for things blue, I spotted this beautiful blue library sign. It stands outside of my local library.



This is the side of the library. I captured the sky and the flag because they both contain more blue.



The city began as a train station around 1910. To commemorate the town's beginning, the library has an interesting 3-D brick sculpture of a train pointed toward the entrance. You can see the entrance by looking at the right side of this photo by the white railing.


Here's a close-up. I think it's quite unique with its 3-D effect. As we walk through the doors, the train is aimed right at us.


Do you like to read?

Happy Blue Monday!


1. mizhelle
2. Lifemoto- Baguio 2
3. A song and post for Japan
4. Gotta Get It! @ My Place to Yours
5. JEC
6. Grace
7. Ms. Burrito
8. Rose
9. Tulsa Gentleman
10. Chubskulit
11. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
12. LaVoice
13. Molly's Country Memories
14. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
15. Jan Australia
16. raya's treasures
17. Fifi Flowers GIVEAWAY
18. niko
19. anne
20. Rajesh, India
21. Joyful Servant
22. Kathy Matthews
23. Dena E
24. Carpe Diem Sweden
25. Bhupesh
26. Christine
27. gypsea nurse
28. Cat
29. Blue Fostoria and Crazy Silver Man!
30. GVK, Mysore, India
31. Gengen
32. Pie
33. Roses and Blues
34. Milla
35. Mary@OnePerfectBite
36. Eden,Australia
37. Vernz		38. liberal sprinkles
39. Sweet Nothings
40. Mar , Spain
41. Rantis, Swe
42. Cindy Adkins
43. NatureFootstepSweden
44. Rinkly Rimes
45. clavs@clavsupclose...
46. Shengkay's JOurnal
47. January
48. Heather, NZ
49. Prosperity's Desire
50. kat
51. Lina, Indonesia
52. Theresa
53. Vinni
54. Andy - Canada
55. MommyLESsons
56. Debbie at The Paint Splash
57. Love H, Grow G, USA
58. Maria's Space
59. Shengkay Random Nest
60. Blue Skies Up Above!
61. Reach Beyond Limits
62. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
63. Blue Hyacinths and a Pinata
64. Life is a Battle
65. Birgitta - Europe
66. Donnie
67. Visits With Mary
68. A Musing Potpourri
69. Jingle
70. Sue-Someone's Mom
71. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
72. Dorincard: Big, Bad Wolf...or Nose?
73. The Metcafe'
74. hapzydeco		75. Picket
76. Jeanie from Georgia
77. Sunny Simple Life
78. Mischievious Kittens
79. Little World of Fun
80. garden roses@ Mere Thoughts
81. Barbara Rosenzweig
82. Dhemz
83. Joysweb
84. wedding bell blues @ whistlestop
85. 'Blue Tassels"
86. Manang Kim,USA
87. carolynUSA
88. Photoblogista, CA
89. Unraveling Mysteries
90. Joahna@Pink Reflections
91. What's Inside Joahna's Heart
92. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
93. Gittan Sweden
94. Grandmother Wren
95. Joy- Books and Life
96. Sandra
97. mercedes scott
98. La Dame de Nage
99. Shy@J&J
100. Chie's WhereAbouts
101. Find Your Happiness
102. Patricia - USA
103. Photographing New Zealand
104. Hazelicious
105. Andrea
106. annies home
107. Marianne
108. Komali - An Invitation
109. Melynda@Moms Sunday Cafe
110. Chuchie's Hideaway

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67 comments:

  1. MariceMarch 21, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    that library look really neat! love the bricks architecture of it :)

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  2. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursMarch 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Yes, I love to read ... and public libraries! Thanks for sharing yours.

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  3. Natasha in OzMarch 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I love reading but I seem to be reading magazines more than books these days. When I do read I love reading historical biographies!

    Thanks for having me today. Hope you enjoy that gorgeous Spring weather!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  4. Chubskulit RoseMarch 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Historical blue you have this week Sally, thanks for sharing. Have a great week ahead.

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  5. Life MotoMarch 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    i agree with marice. nice place to learn



    Life Moto - Happy Monday!

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  6. DiannMarch 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I love our libraries. I am lucky to have 4 different puplic libraries wthin 5 minutes of my home.

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  7. LVMarch 21, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Yes, yes, I love to read. The library is my very favorite place to go. I used to buy books, but that became costly. I just go and enjoy the latest from the library.

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  8. JanMarch 21, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Yes I love to read too, and most of my fiction, when I get a chance, comes from the library.
    Lovely blue sign and sky.
    Hugs, Jan

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  9. JoyfulMarch 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love the blue sign. Happy Blue Monday!

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  10. Dena E's BlogMarch 21, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hey Sweetie,,,sooooblessed to be here with you again this Monday of BLUE!!!!
    Hugs Dena

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  11. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hi Sally ... this is funny, because I did my post this morning, and it is about "my" library at home! Great minds think alike, lol.

    Thanks for hostessing, and have a wonderful Blue Monday,

    Kathy

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  12. MarieMarch 21, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I´m a fan of books. Especially thriller and detective storys. Love the library. It´s a great service for all people like reading. Please have a great monday.

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  13. Gypsea NurseMarch 21, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Sally~ thanks again for another fabulous Blue Monday!!
    Smiles~C

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  14. xinexMarch 21, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    The train looks pretty neat, Sally. ...Christine

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  15. Fashion MommaMarch 21, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    These are beautiful Sally. Happy Monday.

    My Blue Monday.

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  16. Mary BergfeldMarch 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    You once again found a unique and interesting blue. Because of problems with eyes I no longer read a great deal, but I do avail myself of talking books. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  17. EdenMarch 21, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I always visit our local library. In fact tomorrow, I will go there to return all the books that I have borrowed for it will due very soon. Love the sculpture of the train.

    Have a great week.

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  18. Verna LugaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Hi Sally, wow, this is so cool, so sad people right in where I live are not so adept with reading, thus public libraries are not a hit.. posted mine..

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  19. liberal sprinklesMarch 21, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Hi Sally,
    thanks for sharing this. I love books and I love libraries, I spend a lot of them with both! Do you know about Bookcrossing, I do that sometimes too to share books.
    best wishes,
    Grace

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  20. MaRMarch 21, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Lovely blue sign!! happy Monday

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  21. Cindy AdkinsMarch 21, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Happy Blue Monday! I love to read and my favorite books are spiritual ones.
    XO

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  22. NatureFootstepMarch 21, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Nice color on that sign. :)

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  23. Rinkly RimesMarch 21, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    A quick 'blue' this week before I sail off into the Blue Horizon on a cruise!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    hi there! Aunt Sally, my post is up. Happy blue monday!

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  25. January ZeleneMarch 21, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    beautiful photos you have here Ms. Sally..

    here's my share for blue monday..

    Souvenir Mug

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  26. Theresa PlasMarch 21, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Hi Sally! I love to read and am enjoying your blue skies and blue Monday! Thanks for hosting!

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  27. Marana March 21, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    this is my first time to join..and it's quite fun looking for photos with blue theme.

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  28. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashMarch 21, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    As always Sally, great post. Love the 3d brick train. Blessings, Debbie

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  29. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Great Blue library sign! And there's nothing I like more than going to the library! Now there's a place that opens up the entire world!
    Happy Blue Monday!
    Coralie

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  30. •°°• IcyBC •°°•March 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    That's a great blue sign of the library, Sally and the wooden train is awesome!

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  31. BeverlyMarch 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally.

    I like the train feature. That was a creative concept to tie to city history.

    And, I love to read. But, I have to control my addiction in order to go to work. I am always torn to put my book down.

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  32. the fishermans cottageMarch 21, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Yes, one of my most favourite places to go. Thanks for a great Blue Monday x

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  33. gennyMarch 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    i am late again. mine is up! very classic library. have a blessed monday Sally. :-)

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  34. B i r g i t t aMarch 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    The train is really special - why a train I wonder curiously?

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  35. DonnieMarch 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Looks like a fun place. I could spend hours at the library. Happy Blue Monday.

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  36. Visits With MaryMarch 21, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hello Sally ! ! Happy Blue Monday !

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  37. LaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Oh how I love libraries. Happy Blue Monday! La

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  38. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    lovely library sign..
    Happy Blue Monday.

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  39. DorincardMarch 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Nice bas-relief! :)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basrelief

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  40. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Sally, We so appreciate our library! Sky blue is always an inspiring color...a perfect backdrop for every thing in this world!

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  41. JeanneMarch 21, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Good morning Sally, Boy there are lots of Bloggers signed up after me. I linked after midnight before I went to bed. I meant to come back early this morning but we slept late. A rare occasion for me.

    Your Library is huge and beautiful. I love the history and the train on the building. A lot of thought went into the construction of this wonderful building. My mother was an avid reader and she would have loved this library. She actually read out the library in her town and had to change to another. Hard to believe huh?

    Gotta get going. Our church is making baby quilts to send to China. They will be tied instead of quilted. I am so sad for these poor people.

    Have a wonderful day.
    Love, Jeanne

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  42. AprilMarch 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I used to visit the library all the time when my girls were younger, but haven't been in about 6 years, sadly enough. I do love to read...mostly non-fiction. Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a great train relief on that library....such an awesome nod to the history of your city! And what DARLING grandkiddos in their sweet Spring Break shirts. Yes, in the olden days, we did call it Easter Vacation. Gotta keep the church out of the state, I guess. :(

    Our skies are blue in KCMO today!!!! It's a happy Blue Monday here, too! Have a great day!


    Dana

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  44. PicketMarch 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Morning Sally...what a great Library....I use to go to ours all the time...but it has been years since I went...they actually rebuilt it...I need to go back and check it out! I posted a little Blue for you girl...thanks for hosting...love ya sweetie...Picket

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  45. anneMarch 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    The color of the library signage is so stunning.

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  46. Barbara RosenzweigMarch 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Can't feel "blue" with beautiful blue skies!!
    Happy week,
    Barb

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  47. DhemzMarch 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    nice! this reminds me to visit the library...been a while since the last time I borrowed books and movies....great to be here Sally!

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  48. jlshallMarch 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love your library! It reminds me of the one I used to go to in San Antonio TX when I was a teen. Oddly enough, I have a library shot for today, too (great minds thinking alike, and all that).

    Happy Blue Monday!
    ~Joy @ Joysweb

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  49. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That is a very nice library. We only have a small anex library that is connected to our county seat library. We are fortunate that we can place an order for books we are looking for and it will be sent over from the county library. ~~Sherry~~

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  50. LinneaMarch 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Love to read and I use the library a lot - at least lately! Great resources there.

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  51. Sara ChapmanMarch 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    A great use of blue, most people's favorite color. Yes, I'm an avid reader, always have been. Love the treasure of used books.

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  52. Erica (Irene)March 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love the Library and love to read....I have a real large one near my home so I consider myself lucky. Because there is a great variety of books, etc........
    Thanks for sharing your Library with us. Happy Blue Monday!!!!!

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  53. Grandmother WrenMarch 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    We love our library - we're fortunate to have an excellent children's reading program in the summer.
    Wish we had a cool train sculpture!

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  54. joyh82March 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Love the train sculpture on the front, very cool! Happy Blue Monday. ;)

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  55. Sandra WilkesMarch 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I just adore my library. Once of my favorite places. And if you were here you could see the most beautiful blue sky!
    Sandra

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  56. ☆Mama Ko☆March 21, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    My son would sure love that cho cho in the wall.

    http://www.jnjmilestones.com/2011/03/blue-monday-i-spy.html

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  57. Sar@hMarch 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Do you know this book ?
    Bleu histoire d'une couleur de Michel Pastoureau

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  58. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Hope I did it right now!

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  59. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Hi Sally, Happy Blue Monday to you.... Looks like this meme is still extremely popular...

    That blue library sign was there JUST for you.... I know how much you enjoy reading...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  60. JudiMarch 21, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally

    Thats a very nice bright blue library sign. It really stands out nicely. The trains is really interesting and the 3-D adds a nice touch to the library too.

    I bet you read a lot of books.... I do like to read and pick up magazines of different kinds to read whenever I can...and I'm back into reading before I go to bed. Thats a real treat part of my day these days. I am reading novels lately.

    Happy Blue Monday and springy skies...
    *hugs*
    Judi

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  61. andreaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Good evening! This is my first time posting to Blue Monday. Love the concept!

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  62. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Most Blue One! I love libraries and I don't want anything to do with those Kindles or mechanic things.
    Well my tiny toe is still a bit bruised and hurts it I poke on it. So I don't poke on it much! :)
    I know you're weather is probably pretty perfect like ours! :) You know, I've had that cross tassel up for a few years and thought about taking it down. But since you like it - I won't! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  63. Dean and Lee SchroederMarch 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Hello Smiling Sally! I am here for a visit.

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  64. annies homeMarch 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    most definetly captured the blue in this picture

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  65. Chie Wilks March 21, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    great blue photos Sally as always

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  66. nikoMarch 22, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    i wish to live near a library someday too!

    thanks for dropping by my blog sally. happy BM

    http://nikoshome.com

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  67. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)March 24, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I sure do love to read Miss Sally! I especially love your Blue Mondays.

    What a neat library and so unique to have a train meet ya at the door. Can you imagine what excitement that stirs us in the mind of a child? It's great!!!

    God bless you sweetie and have a marvelous day!!!

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