‘The Little Wartime Library’: Escape From the Bombs of the Blitz

Kate Thompson’s historical novel is based on the true story of London’s Bethnal Green tube station during World War II.

Books read in difficult times offer hope to children. Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB/Shutterstock

For me and, as I suspect, for many readers out there, libraries hold a special place in our memories from childhood visits to present day. And, most libraries today offer so much more than books. They are often gathering places for numerous other community events: book clubs, children’s story times, lectures, workshops, guest speakers, films, and so on.

Libraries also offer opportunities to connect for families, friends, and fellow bibliophiles.