I really have to thank joysann for posting this on Facebook the other day. As many of you know, joysann works at a library, so this has special meaning for her.,
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The Huffington Post reported that libraries have been trying new ways to get patrons into their libraries, but this one is a doozy, even in my book. Pole dancing classes!
Magic Mike Moves
The public library is in Scotland and according to the Huffington Post, “The event will take place on “Love Your Library Day,” and is described as “pole fitness.” Local musicians will also be performing that day.”
My library never has a pole dancing day. The most excitement we get is from Chuckles the clown and he actually scares me more than entertains me. Maybe there could be a Magic Mike Day where male dancers can give fitness lessons. I’m sure they’d have a packed house.
Any other suggestions to get people into libraries?
Bottom Line: I tried pole dancing on a party bus once…it wasn’t pretty.
I’m a bit stunned. Not sure what pole dancing has to do with encouraging people to read, but maybe they’ll have a report later on the results of this new attraction.
Strange.
I think having signings there would be helpful. Surely they could get authors to sign books at the library especially local or should I say localish.
I guess that would be the day I avoid the library.
Speaking for my local library, it would be nice if $$ could be reallocated so they can buy some books.
Not as weird as it seems! ANYTHING that gets people into the library is good; once they’re there, how can they resist the allure of the books?
Also, pole dancing is good exercise: a friend who is a financial analyst takes classes in it and wow, has she developed her strength.
As a Friend to a couple of libraries over the years I have learned that one thing never fails: free food.