In books, we trust!
March activities in the library It was March break for kids and local library organised some sessions for kids. Library is not only for adults but fun for kids too. There’s always something going on for them. For the first time, I have seen libraries occupied and people sitting, reading and working earnestly on their laptops. As a freelancer, I usually dig for a place which offers WiFi, comfy seats and an opportunity for serendipitous encounters. And libraries in Canada provide all three in abundance. They serve as my de facto workspace. I occasionally bring my son here and he joyfully explores kids section while I fire away my reports from my laptop. In one such encounter, I met a guy from Syria. He shared his experience which was quite unique to Canada. “I grew up in Syria and was not allowed to read books. My first exposure to non-fiction books was in my college....