World Book Day

A couple of years ago the Phantom had the dubious pleasure of working in the biggest Public Library in his local area.

We had a busy, bustling Adult Library. We had a large, wood-panelled Reference Library. (Sometimes there was a Gentleman’s Club feel about the Reference, marred only by the whine of the photocopier.) We had a vibrant (and often literally vibrating) Children’s Library. (Oh, the joys of performing “The Wheels on the Bus” to an audience of two-year olds and bored Polish nannies!!)

The Management at this particular Library had all been in their posts for many years. Set in stone. Been there, done that, not interested. Going nowhere fast and waiting for retirement.

That particular World Book Day was especially memorable. Management had months to think, plan and prepare. What did we do? We put up one solitary poster. On a staircase. Crookedly.

Happy World Book Day!