Daily Gratitude Practice 2026 – The Library

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Today I am grateful for our library. It is within walking distance from my home. I am a regular visitor there. I read a lot and borrow books for school, work, and for fun. I’d say that it is a medium sized library, with passionate librarians that are really good at what they do. The picture shows a Christmas tree made out of books that I noticed during my visit today.

Would you like to join me in this Daily Gratitude Practice 2026? What are you grateful for today? Tag your post #DailyGratitudePractice2026.

Maria

18 responses to “Daily Gratitude Practice 2026 – The Library”

  1. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Where would I be without our library system? Ever so happy they exist! 💕

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      I agree! Our library is amazing! They even have a book-bus that on a regular basis take the library out to people in the countryside, elderly people and all the kindergarten schools.

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      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        👍🏼

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  2. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    You are so lucky to have a library. I’ve not been in a library since we left the UK. I used to love choosing books….

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      I am grateful that we have a wonderful library. I am sorry that you do not have access to a library. Are libraries not a thing in Portugal? Or do they not carry English books?

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  3. Born To Organize Avatar
    Born To Organize

    Librarians are amazing.

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      Maria

      Very true!! Do you visit your local library often?

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  4. Thistles and Kiwis Avatar
    Thistles and Kiwis

    We are lucky in having our local library across the road from us – perhaps my gratitude for today!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      That is so wonderful! Mine require a slightly longer walk, but is fairly close. I am so happy for you, it is almost like all those books are in your own bookshelves :)

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      1. Thistles and Kiwis Avatar
        Thistles and Kiwis

        Exactly!

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  5. plaidcamper Avatar
    plaidcamper

    Love the tree!
    My mother is a (retired) librarian, and her sons are avid readers and library users as a result – very grateful for that!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Wonderful!!! It was a profession I considered as a young adult. Do you have a favourite book genre?

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      1. plaidcamper Avatar
        plaidcamper

        My mum enjoyed her career!
        No particular genre – I’ll read (or start) almost anything. Authors I enjoy are Elizabeth Strout, John Connolly, Stephen King, Margaret Atwood, Sebastian Faulks judging by our bookshelves!

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  6. Jane Lurie Avatar
    Jane Lurie

    Thankful for libraries and especially for helping kids to become avid readers. Love the book tree, Maria! All the best in the new year!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you! Yes! Access to libraries makes a huge difference. One of the few places where one is not encourage to spend money, all is equal at the library. A very Happy New Year to you!

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  7. Garden Bliss Avatar
    Garden Bliss

    Libraries are a treasure trove. We have a small built in one in our lounge and I look at it full of my favourite books every day – ever so grateful.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Yes they are! That is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Kathleen Howell Avatar
    Kathleen Howell

    How wonderful your library is so close! I’ve always wanted to build a book tree. Not sure I could do that now with my cat. LOL I host Silent Book Club at our library – I love it, it’s an introverts happy hour!

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