Worked the afternoon shift at the library. Thursday is one of the slower days at the library but it seemed busy enough while I was there. A group was at the back tables putting together crafts - lots of laughing and giggling. A man and his son were at the table in the young adults section playing one of the library's board games. People in and out using the computers or copier. A little guy - maybe 5 - wanted to check out some picture books but started weeping when his parent said he needed to take them first to me at the front desk. I try (usually) not to make men cry so I went around the desk, knelt down to his level and asked if I could have the books. He handed them over and then followed me back. I was rewarded w/ a smile on his face by the time he left. An older lady arrived and asked if I could show her where the Inspirational section was. Walked her over there and got an invitation to her church before I got back to the front desk. Another lady dropped off books, picked up some new ones, and then stood a spell at my desk just talking. She asked my name but must not have recognized the surname. "Is that your maiden name?" she asked. I laughed and said it's who I've always been. She reached out and laid a hand on my wrist and said "Bless you". Not sure what that meant but decided being blessed could only be a good thing. (Ha)
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