September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and this year, Toy Story characters are honorary ambassadors of the occasion. To get yourself in the spirit of a Toy Story-tinged Sign-up Month, read/sing the following to the tune of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman: You’ve got a friend in me You’ve got … Continue reading
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September is Sign-up Month
The following was written in honor of Library Card Sign-up Month, which is September, and should be read/sung to the tune of Got My Mind Set on You by George Harrison. September is Sign-up Month! September is Sign-up Month! September is Sign-up Month! September is Sign-up Month! It’s not gonna take money It … Continue reading
It’s Time to Sign (Up for a Library Card)
The following was written in honor of Library Card Sign-up Month, which is September, and should be read/sung to the tune of The Sign by Ace of Base I’ll tell you ‘bout something for your wallet or your purse, you’ll be so glad: It is a magic plastic rectangle Well, more specifically, it’s a … Continue reading
Library Cards: So Valuable, it’s Madness
I used to eat at Chili’s a lot. I’m not necessarily a huge fan of lower-middle-tier casual American eateries (though if I could go here, I would) or baby back ribs, but my friend was a waiter there for several years, so I went to be supportive. Every now and then, I’d come in and … Continue reading
Sign Up Wisely
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, which means we’re going to do the same thing we do every month and try to get cards into the hands of as many literacy-lovin’ citizens as possible. In case you needed any convincing that a library card is the premier deal in the vast realm of sign-upage, … Continue reading
Value: It’s in the Cards
I think it’s safe to say the proliferation of special holidays and recognitional months has gotten a little out of control. I mean, I’m all for everybody having their causes recognized and interests celebrated, but for every Baby Safety Month and International Literacy Day, there’s supremely goofy stuff like Shameless Promotion Month and International Talk … Continue reading