The library in Puebla, Mexico has grown from 5,000 volumes in 1646 to more than 40,000 volumes now,
the majority of which date from before Mexico’s independence and is the oldest in the Americas.
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“i cannot remember the books i’ve read any more than the meals i have eaten; even so, they have made me.”
-ralph waldo emerson
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in honor of international book month
thanks to artist david zinn, for his lovely sidewalk chalk ode to the library
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the day has arrived at last
the library has reopened
after what seemed like such a long, long time
our community couldn’t be happier
it has been so greatly missed by so many.
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‘Libraries: The medicine chest of the soul.’
—Library at Thebes, inscription over the door
it’s been 17 years and they’re back!
they been sitting around underground
patiently waiting
for a dramatic return
no reason to stress
instead
our library has created a city-wide bingo game in their honor
what could be more fun?
and i’ve already got my free spot filled.
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Cicada Summer
Brood X has ARRIV- er, EMERGED from the depths to see YOU!!!!
But have YOU seen THEM? HEARD them?? READ ABOUT THEM??? FOUND THEIR SHELLS????
If you have, you may have one or more boxes checked off on our CICADA SUMMER BINGO!!!
From your friends at the Ann Arbor Public Libraries
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“i work even in the middle of the day, in the full sunshine, and i enjoy it like a cicada.”
-vincent van gogh
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source and photo credits: ann arbor district library, cicada@aadl.org
(picture me as the one in the dress without braids, sparkly shoes, or little dog)
when going to the library
to pick up books i had ordered
i walked into the lobby
to grab them off the shelf
the rest of the library was still closed
it was dead silent
no other people were around
but i swear that i heard someone talking to me
i looked in all directions and didn’t see anyone
i heard someone speak once again
looked up to see a giant head on a screen
asking if i was there for a book
my eyes got huge (and i possibly jumped a bit)
so unexpected – talking to a head on a screen
i then knew how dorothy must have felt in the wizard of oz
when she saw the wizard’s head projected on the big curtain
i thanked the giant head, grabbed my books, and walked down the street
thinking about how much i love being surprised by life.
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happy 81st anniversary to the wizard of oz
(i now have a new appreciation for it)
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“be unprepared, that’s my motto. let life surprise you.”
-marty rubin
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image credit: metro goldwyn mayer
a wonderful note during these challenging times, from our local library:
ann arbor district library
Today, you checked out 30,622 items from the AADL.
Last Friday, that number was 5,067.
NOW PLEASE, DON’T BRING ANY OF IT BACK!
NONE OF IT!
NO JOKE!
Seriously, please keep everything until we ask for it back.
We promise, we’ll let you know when.
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More information on our system-wide closure: https://aadl.org/covidclosure
“the only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.”
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credits: robert mccloskly, illustrator (blueberries for sal, make way for ducklings),aadl.org
“libraries literally aren’t just places to obtain books for free.
they’re one of the few public spaces left in our society
where you’re allowed to exist without spending any money.”
-a. killian
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image credit: ala (american library archives poster, circa 1921)
I have my glasses on.... 