Sunday, June 15, 2014

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Yes please


jason phoenix

At first.....

I can honestly say my branch library helped mold em into the person I am today

A new short film looks at the impact of New York City libraries on the city's populace


Filmmakers Julie Dressner and Jesse Hicks produced a short film that looks at how library branches in New York City have evolved into community centers that offer an array of services and programs despite budget cuts. The film has gone viral, and it was even screened at a June 3 New York City Council meeting on the library budget in an attempt to sway the council to approve additional library funding.




"Think that libraries are becoming obsolete in the internet era? Not so. Over the last decade, book circulation at New York City libraries has jumped by 46 percent, annual visits by 59 percent, and program attendance by 88 percent. These figures are even more startling considering that budget cuts have forced the libraries to reduce both staff and hours. And this year, City Hall is essentially proposing no increases in aid. The city’s three library systems are petitioning the city for an additional $65 million, which they say will enable them to keep their doors open six days a week. This video offers a surprising look at how library branches in New York City have evolved into community centers, providing a whole array of services and programs."" -- New York Magazine

SEE VIDEO HERE

Story hour - Orient Heights Branch
Story hour - Orient Heights Branch Library, date unknown

Friday, June 13, 2014

Running through my head



And bringing back fond memories of my gay youth when I actually went out to clubs.  There was a long standing club called Napleon's here in Boston,  that used to play this song as the dance floor was closing.

Roguish-raucous-ribald!

It's the weekend.


Go camping.
Happy Friday The 13th!

And with a full moon no less! Not to mention it's the start of Boston's Gay Pride festivities.


Formative Influence

And a favorite episode