Worlds Await

The Audio Visual section is the perfect place for adventures around the world without having to stray far from home. Minus the cumbersome tasks of packing, pondering how to fit everything into a suitcase, what is allowed in carry-on baggage, the wait at the airport, the business of clearing customs and finally making it to the hotel. All that before you can even begin to contemplate where to go or what to see.

Time off for an aerial tour Scotland (DVD 914.11 V831) whilst sitting on a sofa is one of my ideas for traveling without moving. After I have had a wonderful, whirlwind view of the country I will wander backward in time to ponder the wonders of the Taj Mahal and the origins of Indian civilization (DVD 954 I39). And then, a dramatic fast forward to present day India while listening to extremely catchy Bhangra tunes, taking which are found in the music drawers under CD 784.76914.

All of these adventures from countries around the world are easily at my disposal at our favourite local library. It is grand and great to see the assortment of nations represented on the shelves and the many opportunities for discovery without going much farther than one's own backyard.