Kathryn Nicolai

tacked up with a pushpin to the board beside the door, saying, Weekly Writers Group, 7.30 to 8.30.

And though my tea bag was a bit tired, I decided a weak cup of tea was better than none at all.

There were kids sitting in a half circle around one of the librarians who had a large felt board

on an easel.

The kids laughed along with the librarian and a few grown-ups sat in the small chairs.

smiling as they watched.

and I imagined one of the librarians needing to rouse the tabletop sleeper, helping them to pack their books into their bag and seeing them out the door.