Grew up on Avenue D and 29th Street. Lots of dysfunction in my family. But loved PS 89 and our local library. Yes, it was small but to a 9-10 year old who needed to escape: heaven and haven. To this day, a highlight was walking to the library, on my birthday having turned 12. They finally gave me an adult card. One of the happiest days of my life. Am sure all those librarians are gone, but little Clarendon Library, you were a best friend. read more