Keep the Reflective Tape Clean

When cleaning the Library Mate, pay special attention to the reflective tape between the belts.  Dirty reflective tape is a key reason why the Library Mate will produce errors.  Clean the tape with the microfiber cloth at least once a week.

Happy Birthday Wally!

In honor of Wallace Duke Wellington's first birthday, the staff at the Wellington Branch hosted a birthday party in his honor.  It is amazing to think that our little baby is already one year old!  A good time was had by all. 

In honor of his birthday, we were able to secure an exclusive interview with Wally. 

1.       Where were you born?

I was born here in Wellington, but my origins trace back to Denmark.   I have a great, great grandfather named Hamlet who was a book stamp at the Copenhagen Library in 1880.

2.       What classes or training did you take to prepare you for your job?

I have a Bachelors’ in English Literature and a Masters in Engineering.  I planned to study perpetual motion for my Doctoral thesis, but I could not secure the necessary funding.

3.       What do you do to stay in shape?

I do pushup and sprints.  I also have lots of pulp in my diet.

4.       What do you look for in a mate?

The girl I am looking for is slim, smart, and stylish.  Right now I have my eye on a lovely lady named Siri …

5.       What was the most palatable item you’ve scanned in? The least palatable?

Paula Dean’s cook books are my favorite.  They are sweet, but I gain five pounds every time I sort one.  My least favorite is the Star Wars prequels.  (We waited twenty years for those films!!!!!)

6.       Do you dream of electric sheep? If not, what do you dream about?

I dream of electronic sleep after processing too many Philip K. Dick novels.  However, my favorite dream is when I turn into a Transformer and blow up that evil Decepticon – AllCirc Cube!

7.       What’s your favorite place to shop?

Since I’m stuck here the in the library (literally – my legs are bolted to the floor), I do my shopping at Amazon.com.  Free two day shipping with Amazon Prime and instant movie streaming baby!  What more can you want?

8.       If you had to choose someone to portray you in a film, who would it be and why?

Of course it would be Ryan Gosling.  That dude’s handsome!   My second choice is Arnold Schwarzenegger since he knows how to portray a deadly machine.

9.       What is your favorite inspirational quote?

“Do or do not... there is no try.” – Yoda (when he was still a Muppet).

Jewel is Unveiled

Like a sparkling treasure, Jewel is now amazing the patrons of Royal Palm Beach.  Jewel has seven bins and an outside library mate.  When not basking in the accolades from her devotees, Jewel enjoys collecting Royal Family memorabilia and admiring other gemstones.

Sing with me Andrea BOCacelli!

Andrea is singing his way to success and performing to standing ovations on a daily basis at the West Boca Branch.   Andrea is a nine bin sorter with an outside Library Mate.  In his spare time, he enjoys listening to opera, reading Italian travel books, and eating lots and lots of pasta!

GlaDOS is online to rule Glades Road

GlaDOS has come online at Glades Road (pronounced with a short "a" and long "o").  GlaDOS is very helpful and dreams of overseeing all operations in the Circulation Department before long.  In her spare time, she likes to play video games, experiment with extra-dimensional travel, and eat potatoes.

Lucy! You're home!

Lucy is working hard over at the Main Library.  Lucy is a nine bins sorter with an outside library mate.  In her spare time, she enjoys watching old television sit-coms, listening to Latin music, and getting into zany, madcap escapades.

Ask Geeves

Geeves shows remarkable grace under pressure, a stiff upper lip, is totally trustworthy and completely unflappable!  As all good butlers are, he serves the public in rain and shine with his outside library mate.   He went into service on September 16th.