Can't see/find my Library folder

Hello, I have a MacBook Pro running Lion and I can't seem to find my library Folder. I know it should be in my 'Home' folder but it is either not there or not visible.  What am I missing (apart from the Library Folder...of course!!)

I've had the same issue with my Library folder, but this action doesn't seem to do anything. The answer I keep getting back from Terminal is the following:
chflags: ∼/Library/: No such file or directory
Also, Library doesn't show in the Go menu. I have to go at the bottom of that menu to Go to Folder... and type down Library to finally get to the Library folder.
So, how can I have the Library folder "not hidden" in my "username" folder ?
Jo

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