With school starting it makes me think of reading, writing, and 'rithmatic. Reading makes me think of books, which makes me think of libraries, which makes me think of a special library in Norman, AR. The Norman Library once held the Guinness Book of World Record’s “Smallest Library” title. It’s a small building sitting all by itself on a two-city-block square. Measuring only 14’ X 14’ it holds over 2,000 books and two computers.
A little history of the building. It was originally built as a pump house, that pumped water from the Caddo River up to a water tower east of town. In 1939 the garden club obtained Works Progress Administration funds to beautify the town square. Permission was granted to turn the pump house into a library.
A rock wall of native stone was built around the square and native trees and flowers were planted. I love the rock wall. It’s the same height all the way around, so to get into the square you must climb steps to the top of the wall and go down steps on the other side.
I admit I did it more than once! Small things make me happy!
The library wasn’t open, but thankfully there were large windows to take pictures through, hence the reflections.
Imagine my surprise when I read the title of the book which was placed on a deep windowsill, Through the Lens, perfect title for me.
A quiet place to read since many of the buildings around the square are abandonded.
Jerry and I laughed over the name on this small building Jay Bird's Auto. Jerry had a very close uncle named Jay. His nickname was Jay Bird!
I hope you enjoyed another little bit of Arkansas. It's a fascinating state if you get out and explore!
