A library is full of helpful books
For academics and practical cooks
A university, completely free
Shows ancestors' stupidity,
Between the covers, rich and poor
The ups and downs, the peace and war
Monsters, dictators, grand affairs
And how the flappers styled their hair
Something for you, and lots for me
People with whom we don't agree
The worst have gone, all passed away
But comics still give smiles today
Books, like trains, steam off from schism
Duck today's risk of collision
Bring an end to day's division
Escapism, optimism.
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UK
The library is conveniently placed opposite Baker Street station (underground and overground railway) and Madame Tussauds waxworks, and around the corner from the Sherlock Holmes museum and shop.
The library has two notable statues. One is outside. It depicts a person sitting.
The other statue is inside. It shows a giant book.
When you are travelling, as well as taking a good book to pass the time whilst on your train or plane, or waiting, you might visit a national library.
The Bitish library is the largest in the world.
The largest in South America is the National Library in Brazil.
Singapore National library frequently has events for authors and readers and members of the public. I have been to book launches, accompanies by exhibitions on the ground floor. I have also attended a two session class on illustrating books and greeting cards for birthdays, weddings and festivals such as Xmas, Diwali and Eid.
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