It is April and the sounds of spring are in the air. My friendly robin has greeted me with song in the morning... noon... afternoon... etc. Must have a lot to sing about. Currently, I hear the humming of lawn mowers working on the library yard. It is the first cutting of the year and I'm looking forward to stepping out to catch a whiff of freshly cut grass.
As the weather warms, the library receives more visitors. Today we greeted a 95 year-old woman who was born and raised in Paulding County. She shared stories of growing up, including visiting the library. Her recollection was priceless. Turns out that an aunt of her gave her a "Brownie" camera when she was younger. She and a friend took countless photos of everyone and everything. The photos have survived in excellent condition. Her daughter and I discussed the possibility of an online exhibit of Paulding County Memories Through the Lens of a "Brownie".
Another story was of her grandfather, last name Reighter, who lived in Briceton and was a wheelwright by trade. He was located next to the blacksmith. He would form the hub, spokes and wheel and then roll the wheel to the blacksmith, who would heat the steel ring that went around the wheel, to a red-hot state. After fitting it around the wheel, he would then quickly plunge it into cold water. The steel would cool and shrink, fitting tightly and seamlessly on the wheel.
This brief springtime visit was enough to paint a picture of bygone days in our county. It is raining now, one of those gentle April showers that will surely intensify the colors of the season. The library continues to be a place to visit, reflect, relax and remember. We hope you will visit your local public library this spring and explore the treasures you'll find within her walls.
Happy Reading!
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