“Purr”-using Through the Books

Skylar C -

This week has been a little different, because unfortunately I had to miss a couple of days at the library because I got sick. But, I was able to read more in Archives Alive: Expanding Engagement with Public Library Archives and Special Collections at home and work a little more on my pamphlet and presentation. For my pamphlet, I am trying to get as much information as I can on it while trying to continue figure out the design. It will be interesting to see how it will turn out, as I printed out one of the sides this week on my normal printer. It looked fine, but I am planning on printing it on more durable paper eventually.

When I was finally able to go back to the library, I got back to work on the library binders. I managed to finish the one during the years 1987-1991 and start 1990-1999. I found some really interesting articles that I took pictures of and included below. Apparently one morning in 1990, for some reason an unknown person left a box of kittens in the library elevator. The library workers then tried to see if anyone who came to the library wanted them. Imagine being offered a cute fluffy kitten when you go to the library along with your stack of books! I also found a picture from 1990 that depicts the official one millionth checked out book since the library card catalog started to be automated. The book is none other than the Hobbit, which made me happy, since I love Lord of the Rings! The last photo I included was the one where the Prescott Zoo brought a small tiger and a boa constrictor, though that wasn’t included in the photo, to show children at the library. It is so crazy to me to see this small tiger sitting among the stacks of books at the library. I also managed to get pictures of the mural I mentioned last week. I had never really looked at it before, but it is so cool how much detail there is in it. It is called Beyond Words, and the paintings in it depict the history of Prescott through the years. There are also plaques talking about that history. I don’t believe I got a picture of the whole mural or all of the plaques, but here is a portion of it at least.

Prescott Courier Kitten Article
Article from the Prescott Courier about kittens in the library elevator, November 22, 1990
One Millionth Book Prescott Courier Photo
Photo from the Prescott Courier about the one millionth checked out book, April 29, 1990
Tiger Prescott Courier Photo
Photo from the Prescott Courier about tiger in library, January 31, 1988
Mural Plague
One of the mural plagues
Mural Picture 1
Portion of the mural
Mural Plague
Another of the mural plagues
Mural Info
Information about the mural project called Beyond Words
Mural Picture 2
Another portion of the mural
Mural Picture 3
The last portion of the mural that I took

Photos and article from the Prescott Courier.

All photos posted with permission.

Sources:

Schull, Diantha Dow. Archives Alive: Expanding Engagement with Public Library Archives and Special Collections. ALA Editions, an Imprint of the American Library Association, 2015. 

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    Zoey
    Wow the mural is so cool and detailed! I can't believe they let a tiger in the library!! That's so cool that you get to learn about the history of the town and all it's quirks.
    iva_mae_b
    I would've never guessed that you would be able to learn so many random cool facts about our city's history at the library. I also love the Lord of the Rings, so that is awesome! What has been your favorite thing that you have learned so far?
    skylar_c
    Thanks, Zoey! It really is amazing to learn all of the little facts or events that I never would have known before about the library. It helps give you a new perspective on how long this institution has been around and how much has actually happened inside it.
    skylar_c
    I don't know if I have one specific favorite thing that I have learned, but I just love seeing the photos from events at the library, especially ones with animals! A couple of facts that I found interesting that I never knew before was that there used to be a library branch at the Prescott Gateway Mall and library hamsters/gerbils. I also just enjoy looking at the articles about random happenings at the library, like the one about the kittens, which I loved!

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