Working in the library was a great job

Working in the library was a great job. I loved to read and got first dibs on new books. I met some really interesting people and heard great stories. I started out at $1.00/hour and worked up to $1.25/hour by the time I left in 1962.

In the summers I worked 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I think we were closed on Mondays. During school I worked two hours a day on weekdays and eight on Saturday.

Mostly I rode the city bus to get to and from work. Occasionally, Mom would drive me and after I got my license in 1960 (at age 14!!!) I was allowed to drive myself.

The bus ride was about a half an hour each way whereas it was only about 15 minutes by car.

One of the librarians, Mrs. White, had an MGA sports car that I coveted. She occasionally let me move it from one parking space to another. I loved that car.

Miss Porter, my boss, was a sweetheart with a crusty exterior. She kept me working hard most of the time.