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This afternoon I went to Hendon library. It was somewhat depressing--for such a large building it had relatively few books! It's the largest library in a borough of 300,000 people and had fewer books than my old public library back in New York--which served a school district of maybe 20,000. I am not kidding when I say that the floorspace devoted to adult fiction was only slightly greater than that devoted to the cafe. Also, it was divided into a "leisure zone" and a "learning zone".

Unfortunately the little kids' books appeared to be in no order at all, so it was impossible to find anything good for Aliza.

I got a "how to knit" book. I need a hobby. My mother taught me the basics of knitting about 20 years ago and I reckon it's something I can just about manage (dexterity is not my strong point). I'll get some needles and yarn tomorrow and we'll see how it goes!

Aliza has learnt how to grind her teeth. If she doesn't quit I may go mad. I'm really sensitive to noises like that.