Simon Fairfield Public Library

Simon
and
Phoebe
James Fairfield was one of those guys that had a knack for making money, whole heaps of money. One day he decided he wanted to do something good with some of his money so he came up with the idea of building a library in the small town of Douglas, Ma. And to make it special he decided the library was to honor his mother and father, Simon and Phoebe Fairfield.
So in 1903 the pleasant brick building was opened for business. James didn’t attend the opening, he was probably out somewhere making more money, but the library immediately became very popular in town.
Today the Simon Fairfield Library is still very popular. A very attractive little library that has the charm and feel of the original yet with computers and free wifi and other modern amenities.
If you look carefully you can see all kinds of cool staircases and fireplaces from a time past but also posters and art from today. Pretty cool how some libraries manage to juxtapose the old with the new.
Everyone in the library was very friendly and helpful and there are lots of programs and events and even a Lego Club. Nice to have reminders of the past combined with the conveniences of the present.

This is how bad I fail at life:
I took out a book in September 2011. Started reading it. Lost interest. And then lost the book somewhere in the endless expanse of stuff in my apartment.
I thought about it, with a guilty conscience, for a few months.
I found the book, again, in November, made a mental note to return it. Promptly lost the book again.
Decided I needed to get my act together. In December, I purchased a copy of the book on Amazon with the intention of replacing the library copy I lost.
Went to the library and realized not only have I lost a book, but my library card is also nowhere to be found. So with my tail between my legs, I went to the Simon Fairfield Library and begged forgiveness. In other words, I begged for a new library card and asked them if I could replace the book.
They said yes, and the librarian was even kind enough to spare me the fines I had accrued over… five months.
I walked out fine free, with a new library card. Oh, the grace of redemption.
Yesterday, I found the book I lost.