“What’s happening at the library?”
“It looks like a big book, sale. Let’s go see!”
They crossed over to the library parking lot where tents and tables were set up, “Oh my God, Marissa. I can get the whole Harry Potter series for ten dollars. And look! They have the Hunger Games series too!”
“I need that so much. It’s my favorite series. Oooh look. This is a classic. I’m buying it. I’m so happy they’re having a sale.”
Their arms loaded with more books than they could easily carry home, the girls made their way to the payment table. The librarian, stroked each book lovingly as she added up their total. “Oh, these are wonderful books, girls. I’m so glad you are taking them home to read.”
“We’re so happy you’re having this sale. We were just walking by.”
“Oh. You don’t know, then?” the librarian’s smile was suddenly replaced by a look of deep sadness.”
“Know what?”
“We’re selling the books because the library is closing. We couldn’t get enough funding to stay open. I’m sorry girls. This is the library’s last day.”
Natolie Webb 