Forget the Lobby, Let’s All Go to the Library

A recent Gallup poll revealed something that was surely shocking to many and less shocking, but admittedly still a little shocking, to a library type like me: In 2019, the average American visited the library 10.5 times, which was nearly twice as many times as they went to a movie theater (5.3). Take that, movie … Continue reading →

Get You a Librarian Who Can Do it All

This past week, the silly citizens of the Internet have been amusing themselves sharing and creating content for the Dolly Parton Challenge, which involves aggregating photos of the challengee that represent the LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Tinder-appropriate versions of themselves. The library is nothing if not hip and with it, so I accepted the challenge … Continue reading →

The Fun is Nevervennding: More Literary Venn Diagrams

As Novennber continues, allow me to Venntroduce another serving of literary Venns:   Continue reading →

The Advennture Continues: Novennber is Back

Quite literally nobody: Me: Who’s ready for Novennber?!! It’s November at last, so brace yourself for the punny, nerdy fun of the third annual Novennber, a time recognized by absolutely nobody but yours truly in which we have goofy fun with Venn diagrams. Here’s the first batch of the month (click each image to see … Continue reading →

You’ve Got a Friend in Your Library Card

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 →

Move Over, Dr. Seuss: Author Birthday Party Ideas

Yesterday, we held our annual birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss. With whimsical, Seussified décor, crafts, games, and snacks (including the best cookies this side of Whoville), plus a walkin’, talkin’ Cat in the Hat portrayed by yours truly, it’s always a flimfabulously fun, Seussical celebration. It got me thinking, though, about how libraries tend to … Continue reading →

The Dating Game, Book Style

*Extremely ’70s game show music plays* Hello, and welcome to “Undercover Lover,” the only dating show that helps avid readers find a match with eligible book bachelors and bachelorettes. I’m your host, Skip Winkendale. Let’s meet our contestant, Ivana Goodolebook. IG: Hi, Skip. SW: Ivana, we’ve got three wrapped mystery books vying for your attention. … Continue reading →

Some Pig, a Dull Boy, and a Gold Guy Get the Novennber Treatment

Novennber rolls on with a fresh batch of literary Venns for your viewing amusement/eye rollification:   Continue reading →

Novennber’s Revennge

We’re now squarely in the 11th month of the year, which means it’s time to bring back our painfully brilliant (or brilliantly painful, depending on your feelings on cheesy wordplay) Novennber idea we introduced last year. It gives us an excuse to experience and share the irresistible, undeniable fun of Venn diagrams. We’ll be coming … Continue reading →

Censorship is for Phonies: Read Banned Books

The following is a fictional interview I conducted with the fictional character Holden Caulfield in honor of Banned Books Week.   Cullen: Hi everybody, I’m very excited to introduce our guest today, Holden Caulfield. Welcome, Holden, and thank you for being here. Holden: Hey, glad to’ve met you. I’m always saying “glad to’ve met you” … Continue reading →