Sunday, December 23, 2007

With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore...

‘Twas the day before Christmas and all through the stacks,

People were looking for trade paperbacks

And books on cassette to help pass the time

During holiday travel or waiting in line

To buy that last gift, it had been a long haul

And they needed a way to escape from it all.

So off to the library they wandered in quest

Of a good book to read that stood out from the rest

Or maybe a holiday music CD

To play while they finished trimming the tree

Or even a kids’ Christmas book to be read

To help restless children get settled in bed.

Then up to the counter, arms full, they did dash

Where friendly staff helped them check out in a flash,

Packed up their selections and sent them on their way

With a wave and a smile and a “Happy Holiday!”

As they left the building, I heard them all say:

“We’re so glad you’re open on Christmas Eve Day!”



Happy Holidays from the staff at the Missoula Public Library!

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