Strolling Through the Stacks

Several times a week I try to come into work a bit early so I can take a walk through the adult stacks.
This accomplishes 2 things:
1.  I have a chance to see what needs to be straightened or reorganized
2.  It's good exercise.  Starting by the DVDs and walking across, back and forth through all of the adult stacks and ending in the SCi-Fi / Fantasy area, adds more than 300 steps a day.  If I reverse and do the same thing the other way, that's around 625 steps.  That's around 1/3 of a mile, depending on the length of your stride.

Libraries are not just for books, movies, and computers.  They can also be for exercise!  Don't stop at the NEW book area.  While you're here, why not take a stroll through the stacks?  It's a great way to get in a few extra steps on a rainy or icy day (your pedometer will thank you), and, who knows, some great books might catch your eye while you're walking!  You don't even need a buddy because there's so much to look at!

Just remember, though, that people are reading and studying, so strolling the stacks is a great time for contemplation and great thoughts rather than socializing!