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Thoughts of the Beacon NY head librarian

April 5, 2025July 23, 2024 by

funny sign at a library about dinosaurs not reading and going extinct

I was on a day trip, exploring Beacon, NY, when I noticed this funny sign in the front window of the Beacon Library. It reads: “Dinosaurs Didn’t Read and now They’re Extinct. Coincidence?” A pretty funny idea from the local librarian to use some humor to get people inside their doors. The idea of a … Read more

Hoping to dine on a deserted island

April 4, 2025June 4, 2024 by

desert island under resin, an artistic table design

I was looking around in Marion Royael Gallery in Beacon, NY, when I noticed this table with an ocean and island scene on top. My first thought was: wouldn’t this be a great dining table, so that I could eat my meals with my plate providing me with views of a deserted island? It turns … Read more