Wednesday 19 January 2022

The Library

The senior citizen was excited to be back in her hometown after decades.

The library would be the second place she would visit after reaching home!

The library was special as she had set it up with books from her personal collection.

It had prompted others to contribute.

Photo Prompt- Ted Strutz

As she entered the premises, she saw some familiar and new books.

But, the library wore a desolate look.

There was no one…

She sat down on the same wooden chair that she had gifted. 

Suddenly, she heard- "Welcome, Madam!"

She saw young and old familiar smiling faces.

It was celebration time!

100 words story for Friday Fictioneers

What happens next? Do you love libraries too?

18 comments:

  1. What a wonderful gift to a community - a library

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  2. A library indeed is friendship-binding area, friendship with man and book.

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  3. Dear Anita,

    A lovely place to meet. Nice story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. A lovely end, I would hate for a library to be an empty place.

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  5. Oh, that was delightful! Yes, I love libraries. What's not to love?

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  6. What a nice story. The library is my second home.

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  7. As libraries struggle for existence in the land of ignorant. Well done.

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  8. How lovely that the latest users arranged a welcome for her when she came home!

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  9. Surprise! A delightful story, Anita.

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  10. I used to go to a library after school and it was such a wonderful time amongst the books. Its been years since I visited one, want to soon

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  11. Love this. I read new releases for s few authors these days and once finished they go to one of our 5 county libraries. Share the love!

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  12. i wish we could have such libraries in every corner

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  13. Lovely twist into joy at the end of your story. Brilliant!

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  14. Inspiring and delightful, Anita.
    Have a wonderful weekend ...
    Isadora ��

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  15. Reminds us all to cherish our libraries!

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  16. What a wonderful thing she did with supporting the library of her hometown. And what a lovely surprise she got as thanks. Beautiful story.

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  17. Wonderful work. Just wished drop a remark and say I am new to your diary and revere what I'm perusing. A debt of gratitude is in order for the offer

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Your words mean a lot to me.

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