Santa's Workshop in Our Elevator?!

The Decorinator and BizMeister were busy yesterday decorating up a storm at the library.  Click the photos to bigify them.

At our Youth Services entryway

 

You're the present!

That's a crawl-through box.  You're the present, you see.  Let moi demonstrate.

Who could ask for a better present?  Just saying.

Guess whose workshop is inside our elevator!

I can see you're skeptical.  So here's the proof!

Santa with two of his helpers, "Flat" Cauli and "Flat" Dovydas

It must be like the Doctor's TARDIS--bigger on the inside than the outside.

I don't think patrons are allowed to take the elevator to Santa's workshop.  It would spoil the surprises Santa will be bringing for Christmas.  So best to just imagine.

Of course, I've taken the elevator, but, then, we journalists have access to such things.  Power of the press, and all that.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

The Decorinator & BizMeister Get Spooky

The Decorinator and BizMeister get spooky with their new decorations at the library's youth services entrance.

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That bat looks like Batman's batarang.  Just saying.

Surely, I don't look like that

Be safe on Halloween, little humans (and felines)

One of the many ghosts that haunt my library

There's another one!

With a special crawl-through place for our kiddy patrons

While you're at the library, be sure to take a peek at our other Halloween-related decorations and displays.  We have loads of scary books to read!

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

Decorinator Monkeys Around

The Decorinator and BizMeister are monkeying around again.

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That Monkey Has a Halo

This fun and exciting crawl-through into and from my library's youth services department should get lots of traffic.  Little humans just love climbing around.  We felines, of course, are more selective in where we go.  Usually, food or a comfy spot are involved.

Your (Retired) Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

P.S.  Of course, our musical closer must be The Monkees, here singing "Pleasant Valley Sunday" from an episode of their television series (second season, 1967).  The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

Crawl Under Our Flipperwaddler

The Decorinator and BizMeister have once again created a charming interactive decoration at the front of our youth services department.  Like the others, this one is a "crawl-through" for our younger patrons.  More like a "crawl-under," I'll venture.

 It's a Flipperwaddler!

 Humans call them penguins

 I wonder if there's an egg under there?

It's crawl-ready, youngsters!

Actually, in my previous blog posts, I've called them penguins more often than flipperwaddlers.  I blame my editor, Scowl-Face.  He's usually responsible for anything wrong.

Our kiddy patrons just love crawling around on the floor through these artistic displays leading into youth services.  I've walked through a few moiself, so I can vouch for the fun.

Great job, Decorinator and BizMeister!

Your (Retired) Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

P.S.  Here are a couple of our videos (a readaloud and a book trailer) featuring the children's classic chapter book, Mr. Popper's Penguins, by Richard & Florence Atwater.

 Casey-at-the-Bat (i.e., Ms. Casey) Reads a Chapter

From Mr. Popper's Penguins (2015)

 MPL Book Trailer #108

Surely I Don't Look Like That

The Decorinator and BizMeister have just put-up our October decorations around the library.  'Tis the season to be Halloweeny, to be sure.  The decorations are wonderful, as always, but I have to take issue with a few of them.

Surely, I don't look like the felines in these photos!  (As always, click the pictures to bigify them.)

That's Not Moi

Not Moi, Neither

Definitely Not Moi with Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty

Cute, But Still Misses the Mark

We black kitties are NOT always arching our backs and hissing-and-spitting, I hope you know.  I understand the reputation black cats have, especially around this time of year--it's an unfair stereotype (just ask the ancient Egyptians)--but we need to fight against unfair stereotypes, right, librarians?  Or should I play this game, too?

Deux Can Play At This Game, Librarians!

All Dolled Up For Work, Barbie?

Right Back At'cha, Shush Lady

Some of our old favorites have a new look.

Hank & Willy Are Ready For Trick-or-Treating

Haunted Kiddy Crossthrough Is New!

It should be another fun month at the library.  We've got several Halloween-themed programs happening later in October, so visit our online events calendar to see dates and times.

Remember--if you see a black cat crossing your path, it means s/he is going somewhere.  Black cats always bring good luck to everyone who knows them.  Just ask all of my library colleagues and friends.

Your (Retired) Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

Our Thomas Tunnel

For several months the Decorinator and BizMeister have been creating cute tunnels for our little patrons to climb through at the entrance to our youth services department.  Here's their latest venture.  As always, click the photos to bigify.

It's Thomas the Tank Engine!

Too much flash, minions--you can't see Thomas' face

That's better

See how you can crawl through?

Here's where you end up

Our Miss Jess tested the tunnel after it was completed to ensure that it was safe for our young patrons to climb through.  She gave the thumbs up, so you're good to go.

If you enjoy crawling around, this is definitely a fun way to exercise.  Just be careful not to be too rough--it's cardboard, after all.

Your (Retired) Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

P.S.  "The Carpet Crawlers 1999," by Genesis, was a reunion song issued on Genesis: Turn It On Again (The Hits) (1999).

Many Happy Returns To You, Too

The Decorinator and BizMeister have been plenty busy putting up holiday displays for December.  They created some nice new ones to go along with old favorites.  As always, click the photos to bigify.

Many happy returns to you, too

There's a huge wreath above the automated book return next to the Friends of the Library book sale room.

Straight from the Arctic Circle (or maybe the Circle K)

This nifty igloo is constructed from plastic milk and water gallon jugs.  It looks cold, but actually it's quite comfortable to lay inside.

Who's that looking down on the igloo?

Oh, no!  It's the Grinch who stole Christmas!

Hank and Willie looking dapper in their holiday gear

Can you see the lights?

Our stuffed slobberdog warms up by the faux fireplace

As you may recall, we've had some close calls with the faux fireplace in the past, especially with my "flat" counterparts.

Holiday books, movies, music, etc., available to checkout

One of my personal favorite DVDs

Our other faux fireplace

This fireplace is an actual heater that blows real heat.  The blower is turned off right now, though, so only the pretty fire is running.

 Flames look plenty real to moi

Mr. & Mrs. Claus light-up the bottom of our automated book return

Stop by the library sometime in December to see all these (and many other) wonderful decorations.  Once again, the Decorinator and BizMeister have outdone themselves with their creativity.

Your (Retired) Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat