British Red Phone Booth Library

Love it! Residents of the British village of Westbury-sub-Mendip are on record with the smallest, functioning library in the UK. This converted British Telecom red phone booth is now a library - complete with children's books! Actually, this library stocks about 100 books. According to Daily Mail, the library is open 24 hours and is lit. Additionally, the phone company, "BT has received 770 applications for communities to 'adopt a kiosk' and so far 350 old boxes have been handed to parish councils." Enjoy!

Kansas City (MO) Library Parking Garage

Thanks to my Mom for forwarding to me this funny photo now floating around cyberspace - it's of the unusual architecture of the parking lot for the Kansas City (MO) library. To see more crazy buildings, visit Unusual Architecture blog.

Library Sparks Magazine - Free Sample

Makes one wish one was an elementary school librarian for real! Enjoy a free sample of Library Sparks - a magazine featuring library activities. A joy to read!

List of African American History Centers & Libraries

The National Museum of African American History & Culture is set to open on the Mall in Washington, DC in 2015. You don't have to wait to visit it - you can check out its interactive website at: http://www.nmaahc.si.edu/

For authors looking for opportunities to promote your book or lecture on your book, you might find the listing of African American History & Cultural Centers, Libraries, Archives & Research Collections, and museums an excellent resource - thanks NMAAHC for providing! Enjoy!