I made an unnecessary run to the library today. I was supposed to volunteer, but found that when I pulled into the parking lot, I was the only one there. The sign on the door reminded me that the library was closed for Columbus Day. So I dropped my book in the book-drop, and went home.
However, when I arrived home, I found that the library had remained closed on one of the most important literary holidays of the year. Today, October 13, 2008 is the fiftieth anniversary of Paddington Bear. This bear who knew how to give a hard stare, who loved orange marmalade, and did a spot on rendition of Gene Kelly’s dance from Singing in the Rain is fifty-years-old.
So while I agree that the rest of the world should stay home from work today to celebrate this important international figure, I feel it is the library’s responsiblity to celebrate all day long.
