How can they even think of closing libraries?? Our services are so valuable, it would be like closing down the space shuttle mission. People come to the library, as a home away from home. When I move to a new town or city the first place I visit is the local library. We're ministers to the public. We humour eccentric patrons (God), we welcome regulars, we help people on computers' applying for jobs. We get to know and care about our patrons. That is why we have written a musical comedy about Kroton Public Library.
THE LIBRARY
A huge collection of records and ideas,
First established in ancient Mesopotamia ,
Man has recorded his relations with others,
And the world around him for six thousand years.
Librarians guide you to find information
On biographies, history, countries and phobias.
Do you have a book of “Insults for Children”?
Or, “How to be a Miserly Mother?” It’s the trend.
Where are your newspapers, magazines and info-trac?
I’m looking to relieve the pain in my back.
Guide me to thrillers, sci-fi, westerns, mysteries,
Psychology, astrology and the world’s art galleries?
I need manners, good hygiene, health gurus
Please lead me to a map with the streets of Kelso.
Do you know Sacagawea’s birth state?
What’s the area code for Peru
Can you figure my tax rate?
You follow Oprah’s book reviews.
They’ve got feature and non-feature DVD ’s,
Latest books on CD’s and cassettes,
Hooked up to surf the internet.
All for the price of plastic card,
Beats’ the best of “The Tightwad Gazette”
So for the best deal in your community,
At your library get yourself out of debt,
All the books you can carry away,
You get a receipt, but do not pay.
See you at “Le bonne marche!”
Judith Kent
The movie is in the editing stage at this point. We have a few clips to share.
Kroton library girlshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVV8OhBm4AU
libraryvillehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmKCdpR0xE
