Of all the people residing in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Mireille Bédard has the largest number of loans to the municipal library with 3,292 loans. Real passionate about reading, she is especially interested in books that allow learning.
When she learned the number of documents she had borrowed in her lifetime, Ms. Bédard was surprised, but at the same time suspected that the amount could be high.
“It’s been so long since I go that I tell myself that it accumulates,” she shares. For me, it has been very useful in my life to have access to a nearby library and to meet interesting people there. ”
The one who has lived in Vaudreuil-Dorion for 64 years got hooked for books when her children were of school age. Since then, she has been going back and forth to the library several times a week.
These days, the 85-year-old reads about five books a week. For her, it’s a way to keep learning.
“I only read books that bring me something,” she says. I have nothing against novels, but books on medicine, for example, on subjects in particular that interest me, it sticks in my head and it is rich in knowledge. “
Go further
The former travel agent is also a fan of books on the culture of other countries. She has also gotten into the habit of doing a book or two on her future destinations before going there.
“I have always loved traveling and when I went to other countries, I recognized certain things and that allowed me to go even further in my immersion there,” she explains.
This is just one example of the ways in which reading takes interest further. “I am naturally curious and books allow me to satisfy this desire to know more,” says the reader. I take advantage of it while I still have a good memory and good eyes. “
Library services
In addition to books, Mireille Bédard also rents records from the library in order to discover music. “It’s my other passion,” she says. I always discover beautiful songs. ”
She also participates in several activities organized there like conferences or workshops. Ms. Bédard is lucky to have access to it, which has not always been the case.
“It’s really a wealth to have this for free. It allows you to make great encounters and learn great things. ” -Mireille Bédard
The reading lover intends to increase the loan count even more as long as her health allows her in order to learn every day.
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