Posted by Anne W on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018
According to Vox, the earliest known version of the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” appeared in a children’s book in 1780. Most scholars agree it was designed as a memory game where singers tested their recall of the lyrics - and had to give a kiss or favor of some kind if they made a mistake.
In 1909 a French composer set the words to the melody we now know and love (or loathe), including the long, drawn out “five go-old riiings!” verse. Vox also mentions the cost of all the gifts named in the song would total a mind-boggling $39,049.93 in 2018 dollars.
ICPL's Bookmobile, on the other hand, is the gift that keeps on giving. We have things more useful and less annoying than eleven pipers piping; we come right to your neighborhood; and best of all, EVERYTHING IS FREE. So now, in festive song form, let me remind you of the plethora of gifts the Bookmobile is just waiting to share with you...
On the first day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
a free, convenient parking space.
On the second day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
two program sign-ups
and a free, convenient parking place.
On the third day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the fourth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the fifth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the sixth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the seventh day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the eighth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
eight downtown holds,
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the ninth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
nine baby board books,
eight downtown holds,
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the tenth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
ten current cookbooks
nine baby board books,
eight downtown holds,
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking space.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
eleven recommendations,
ten current cookbooks
nine baby board books,
eight downtown holds,
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking place.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Bookmobile gave to me
twelve fines avoided,
eleven recommendations,
ten current cookbooks
nine baby board books,
eight downtown holds,
seven brand-new novels,
six toys to play with,
five bars of Wifi,
four family films,
three storytimes,
two program sign-ups,
and a free, convenient parking place.
The Bookmobile runs year-round, even in the winter! Find our current schedule here. We do cancel our stops for the day if there is inclement winter weather - find cancellation information on our social media channels or here.
We can do all kinds of things on the Bookmobile: set you up with a new or replacement library card, recommend your next favorite book or movie, entertain your children with an array of on-board toys, and sign you or your children up for our Winter Reading Program, Summer Reading Program, or Begin with Books Program.
We have materials for all ages! No matter what you check out, it can be returned back to the Bookmobile, to the downtown Library building, or at our two remote drops around town. Downtown items can be returned on the Bookmobile, too. You can even call us and we can bring anything from the downtown Library building out to you on the Bookmobile at the stop most convenient for you.
There are also NO FINES on children’s items on the Bookmobile! Best of all, we have the hottest, newest
items on the Bookmobile often with no wait, while these same items have LONG hold lists at the downtown Library building. We are cranking out the heat with our state-of-the-art heating system, too - come see us this winter!
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Anne W. works in Children's Services and Collection Services. She loves to read, go on low-budget road trips (especially to camp and hike in national parks), and drink craft beer on a patio. Anne W. enjoys visiting thrift stores, but is also a minimalist. Anne W. has two daughters, a husband, and three cats. Anne W. divides her reading...
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