Local Library Trip

I love public libraries, mostly because I love books and love saving money by borrowing them free instead of paying for them.  Geekling also loves books (in fact that is something of an understatement!), and of course loves exploring new places and the library had moved and renovated since our last visit so a trip the the local public library was a perfect way to spend some time on a Sunday afternoon.

Their kids area is fabulous, Geekling enjoyed toddling over to the shelves and grabbing a book then toddling back to a nice open spot on the floor to 'read'.  They also had a few old-school bead on a wire toys (as seen behind Geekling, above), lots of kid sized furniture and a station for colouring in.  There was a little kids nook full of pillows but I think Hubby enjoyed flopping in the pillows more than Geekling!

The library also had a couple of toddler-sized computers, which Geekling enjoyed most of all!  They were loaded with some kind of educational software which included information about cats - it was a big hit as Geekling is near-obsessed with cats!

Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings

After coming across the absolutely GORGEOUS "CAT" concept book by Matthew Van Fleet in Big W, but failing to buy it only to find it absent when I went back, I've fallen head over heels in love with Van Fleet childrens books.  I went and bought CAT online, along with a couple of other Van Fleet books, and a couple of favourites from my own childhood ("Dear Zoo" and "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly")

I was thrilled to open my package today - it was "Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings" by Van Fleet and Geekling loves it.  I just knew he would, as he's a big fan of both pop up or lift the flap books and touch-and-feel books.  I can't wait until the rest of my recent book spending spree arrive!

Speaking of books - The LifeLine Bookfest is on this weekend in Caboolture.  I've only ever been to the ones in the city before, so I hope there are just as many bargains to be had in the Northside version.  I'll be scouring the 'fest for kids books, craft books, gardening books, budgeting books, cook books, cat books and more.  I will report back on my findings after this weekend :)