Last night MBH decided to go check out the library nearest us (about a 5 min bike ride). He of course checked the library hours before going. I declined to go because yesterday the mass quantities of Advil I took only took the edge off my sore neck and wrist, and biking at all was still uncomfortable. Today I think the same amount of Advil will take all the soreness away. So, significant improvement!
Off he went, and was home about 20 minutes later having learned why there are 2 different library hours listed on the website. “Opening hours” and “Library Service.” Library service hours are when there are librarians/staff there and the doors are unlocked, anyone can come and go. The hours outside of library service, “Opening hours,” are when the doors are locked, there are no staff there, but if you have a library card you can get in! Last night someone just let him in because he was knocking on the doors. And possibly check out a book – but he didn’t have a library card yet.
We think that getting a library card requires a CPR number. All the Kelleys DO have our CPR numbers (more on that rather stressful saga in a yet-to-be-written-post) so will take a trip to the library during “library service” hours. Hopefully this weekend.
Another little gem of Danish culture. Maybe it’s common throughout Scandinavia, I don’t know. If you’re reading this and have seen this before, please do share! (in the comment section)