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ninathenana Tue 17-Mar-20 11:20:29

Could you wear latex gloves whilst handling the library books.
You have a point Calendargirl

TerriBull Tue 17-Mar-20 11:19:06

Yes we've been using the library of late because I've started listening to audio books. I was an avid user of libraries as a child and I've enjoyed revisiting old habits. Since my recent foray into the audio section and given we both read a lot we've been taking out books as well. My husband mooted to me the other day, given the way this virus is spread, we should go back to buying them for the time being. If libraries close I shall miss my regular visits there, but maybe in such times buying from an actual book shop will be a good thing, even if we are just putting a little bit of money back into the economy, it's not like we can spend going out and about for a while, besides I have one son who works for a major publisher so that's another reason for me.

Calendargirl Tue 17-Mar-20 11:07:52

What does anyone think about library books and the CV? I wash my hands before and after reading, and have a few books to be going on with, as I suspect the libraries may close before too long. One book I took out last week smelled strongly of smoke, yuk! I put it outside in the fresh air for a while. Made me think of how many hands touch them. ??