I really love a good library. Ever since I was old enough to have my own library card, it was a highlight in my week when we got to visit the local library and check out cool books by the simple magic of my little purple card. Today, I have expanded my library love by utilizing my college's library as well as my local ones. With so many amazing books — new, old, and in-between — just waiting to be discovered, who can resist a trip to the library?

Let's be honest, the best reason to love a library is obviously the books. My favorite thing to do is browse the seemingly never-ending aisles of books. Genre after genre, for some reason I can never walk past an entire section without picking one up. I grabbed a book on DIY silk painting once, though I have never put those skills to test. It feels so much different than a book store, and I'm convinced it is solely because library books are free (given they are returned in time). I'd also like to say that library book sales are the best place to get the weirdest and lamest books, with amazing prices like 10 cents for a paperback, 50 cents for a hardback! "I must have them all!" But I'll probably never even pick up that Tarzan-and-Jane-in-300BC ripoff I got. It decorates my bookshelves, though.

Libraries also have the best, most cozy and secluded places to read. I genuinely believe the designer hired for SNU's library thought, "where are the most comfortable places for an introverted person who wants to avoid conversation to sit and read?" And it's the best thing ever. We have personal study rooms, big enough for only one person and a laptop to fit in, complete with soundproof walls to keep distraction to a minimum. Public county libraries are equipped with great lounge-spaces too, with large, worn leather couches (the kind you sink straight into) and many different floors to escape to.

Patios are another one of those comfortable places to read at a library. Especially on nice, crisp fall days, reading outside on the patio or in a garden in the back are great places to sit and relax.

One benefit of college libraries are the coffee and pastry shops! Who can resist the smell of fresh baked goodies and the bitter-sweet smell of coffee beans? No matter the quality of the products, as long as you pair them with a good book or two, it's basically heaven on earth.

There's always good company to be had, should you want it. If you're someone who wants to socialize while you study, then the library can accommodate via open study rooms, usually complete with white boards and a large table for gathering around. There can also be round tables in the main library rooms, though those are normally for quieter gatherings.

As a bonus, there's also free wi-fi in the library! Where there's wi-fi, there's public computers, printers, and copiers, too. While you may have to sign up for time at the computers, and the printers and copiers cost money, those resources are still vital for those who might otherwise go without.

So, get out there and support your local libraries! Broaden your horizons and enjoy a space filled with books, comfort, and all the necessities it takes to be a bookworm.