One problem: people wanting to bring their drinks or treats into where the books are. That leaves very small trails of food particles, and they attract pests that eat up books. Ever hear of silverfish? The notion of “bookworms” is not just about people who spend lots of time reading. Coffee stands and snack bars may be fine, but I just hope they have a way of keeping things copacetic.
Downundergirl about 12 years ago
don’t think the Library has smoothies Stick!
Stagger Lee about 12 years ago
Zip it!!
sjsczurek about 12 years ago
One problem: people wanting to bring their drinks or treats into where the books are. That leaves very small trails of food particles, and they attract pests that eat up books. Ever hear of silverfish? The notion of “bookworms” is not just about people who spend lots of time reading. Coffee stands and snack bars may be fine, but I just hope they have a way of keeping things copacetic.
Paula about 12 years ago
I think today’s ‘toon was updated. This strip was in our newspaper years ago and I don’t remember this particular outcome.
tigre1 about 12 years ago
Oh, come on. I LOVE the spoor of the previous readers. And the kids in a library? or a bookstore? There might be hope for the culture after all.