Barking Library

I went to barking Library today. It's not what I expected at all. I got a little bit lost (It's hidden just outside of the highstreet), and I was looking for an old building. I didn't realise they'd done it all up to look so modern.

It's bad really isn't it? I've lived in dagenham all my life, and I've never properly explored Barking. I knew how to get from the station to the shopping centre, and that's it lol

I seem to have gone off topic a bit here... So, as I was saying. The Library is HUGE! Although it's big, I do think that alot of space is wasted, as the bookshelves are spaced quite far apart. The service desk seemed much too large for the amount of staff using it, but then maybe it's quieter on a Saturday.

I must admit, I didn't stay long. I had to rush in and rush out again, so I didn't get to have a good look around, but I did manage to get an events programme and a couple of leaflets.

They have a reading group there on the first Monday of each month, between 6:00am and 7:30pm. On Wednesday 12th August they have an evening with Sara Delphi. She is a leading clairvoyant, astrologer and expert on tarot, palmistry and the newest astrologist on the Steve Wright show (BBC Radio 2). She'll be giving a talk, and doing a book signing. (This event is free and refreshments provided)

I am quite upset that I didn't have the time to explore a bit more. I'll have to do it another time.