Yesterday I walked down to the Central Library in Peterborough Street to return a book which was four days overdue.
Earthquake mess in library
Some books had come off the shelves during the recent quakes. (I took the photo through the window which reflected my shadow.) The Library website tells me there’s repair work required and issues with neighbouring buildings, but they should be open again today. I’m very sorry to learn this and also a little relieved that it might mean a smaller fine for my overdues. I’m still reading one that should have gone back last Friday.
“It is an ill wind, so they say
that may have blown some good my way.”
that may have blown some good my way.”
Ruth's Reflections 
What a mess, and I guess some books get damaged each time. I think of the way stretch wires are used on boats, to go across all shelving and hold things in. I guess in Christchurch now you think about everything that sits on a shelf, and wonder how secure it is.
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Yes, we do. Stephen’s nailed a piece of wood across one of our kitchen shelves to stop bottles falling down again.
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What a good idea. I guess bottles are worse than books if they have to fall.
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