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 →

Total Eclipse (Glasses) of the Heart

The following should be read/sung to the tune of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”   Telephone, every time it rings we get a similar question that’s all too familiar now Telephone, every single caller wants a specific something we regretfully just cannot provide Telephone, every other minute there’s a new hopeful person seeking … Continue reading →

Get Serenaded at Date Night at the Library

As far as I’m concerned, the greatest barbershop quartet song ever is Baby on Board by the Be Sharps. This is partially due to my heavily Simpsons-coated world view, and partially because it’s the only traditional barbershop quartet-style song I know. Despite my lack of knowledge, I’m still highly supportive of four people getting decked … Continue reading →

Make Studio Magic at the Library

If you’ve walked through or around the Teen Room in the library, you’ve probably seen the instruments hanging on the wall. While they sure are nice to look at, you’ll find that your enjoyment of them will skyrocket if you take them down and actually, like, play them. Feel free to plug one into our … Continue reading →

Name That Tune

Last Friday afternoon, a patron walked into my office and asked if I’m a rock music aficionado. Unsure if he wanted to ask a trivia question, sell me some vintage vinyl, or maybe start a Styx cover band, I tentatively answered that I’m not an aficionado, but I’m generally familiar with rock and/or roll. He … Continue reading →

All About the Books

I’m a big fan of goofy musical parodies/adaptations, and recently found a great library-related one. Check out the staff of the Nashville Public Library performing “All About the Books”: If this doesn’t make you want a library card, I don’t know what will. Excellent work, NPL. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. Gobble gobble. Continue reading →

Summer Reading is a (Petting) Zoo

Note: The following should be read to the tune of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”   At BPL we had a farm, E-I-E-I-O With goats and ducks and bunnies, too, E-I-E-I-O With cute critters here and happy tykes there, Here a pet, there a squeeze, (can we take them home, please?) Everybody loved the farm, … Continue reading →

Do You Wanna Read My Blog, Man?

Note: The following should be read to the tune of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from the megahit movie Frozen. Do you wanna read my blog, man? That’s great, but here’s the thing: The Frozen party was a giant hit And because of it, I’ve only time to sing! I hate to disappoint … Continue reading →