Seaside Public Library
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We hope someone has saved the digital version of THE CIA WORLD FACTBOOK.
It has vanished seemingly overnight.
Big Bummer because it truly was an excellent resource.
apnews.com/article/cia-...
It has vanished seemingly overnight.
Big Bummer because it truly was an excellent resource.
apnews.com/article/cia-...
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
We hope someone has saved the digital version of THE CIA WORLD FACTBOOK.
It has vanished seemingly overnight.
Big Bummer because it truly was an excellent resource.
apnews.com/article/cia-...
It has vanished seemingly overnight.
Big Bummer because it truly was an excellent resource.
apnews.com/article/cia-...
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Catharine O’Hara.
She brought so much joy to so many people.
Her performances were always imbued with a deep sense of humanity, light, and love.
Thanks, Catharine ... For everything.
May you rest in peace.
She brought so much joy to so many people.
Her performances were always imbued with a deep sense of humanity, light, and love.
Thanks, Catharine ... For everything.
May you rest in peace.
January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Catharine O’Hara.
She brought so much joy to so many people.
Her performances were always imbued with a deep sense of humanity, light, and love.
Thanks, Catharine ... For everything.
May you rest in peace.
She brought so much joy to so many people.
Her performances were always imbued with a deep sense of humanity, light, and love.
Thanks, Catharine ... For everything.
May you rest in peace.
We believe pencils are superior to pens, especially for filling out crossword puzzles.
Does that make us erasist?
But, seriously…
We are digging “Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle” by Natan Last.
Check it out!
Does that make us erasist?
But, seriously…
We are digging “Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle” by Natan Last.
Check it out!
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
We believe pencils are superior to pens, especially for filling out crossword puzzles.
Does that make us erasist?
But, seriously…
We are digging “Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle” by Natan Last.
Check it out!
Does that make us erasist?
But, seriously…
We are digging “Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle” by Natan Last.
Check it out!
On this day in 1861, Kansas became our 34th state.
Hey, that reminds us of a certain book.
Have you read this one?
Timely.
Hey, that reminds us of a certain book.
Have you read this one?
Timely.
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM
On this day in 1861, Kansas became our 34th state.
Hey, that reminds us of a certain book.
Have you read this one?
Timely.
Hey, that reminds us of a certain book.
Have you read this one?
Timely.
Surely, you’ve noticed all the romantasy books now come with sprayed edges.
Definitely trending.
This style has been around for a while:
natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/a...
Everything old is new again.
And we know your name isn’t Shirley LOL.
Definitely trending.
This style has been around for a while:
natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/a...
Everything old is new again.
And we know your name isn’t Shirley LOL.
January 24, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Surely, you’ve noticed all the romantasy books now come with sprayed edges.
Definitely trending.
This style has been around for a while:
natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/a...
Everything old is new again.
And we know your name isn’t Shirley LOL.
Definitely trending.
This style has been around for a while:
natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/a...
Everything old is new again.
And we know your name isn’t Shirley LOL.
Head any good books lately?
New audio just landed in CD format:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
2. Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.
3. The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer.
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that…
New audio just landed in CD format:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
2. Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.
3. The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer.
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that…
January 23, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Head any good books lately?
New audio just landed in CD format:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
2. Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.
3. The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer.
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that…
New audio just landed in CD format:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
2. Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.
3. The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer.
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that…
Mercator projection with Tissot's indicatrix.
January 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Mercator projection with Tissot's indicatrix.
Today is National Nothing Day.
As an un-event, the expectation is that we do not create or otherwise promote NND.
How can we celebrate without doing SOMETHING?
It’s an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum.
Boom!
As an un-event, the expectation is that we do not create or otherwise promote NND.
How can we celebrate without doing SOMETHING?
It’s an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum.
Boom!
January 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Today is National Nothing Day.
As an un-event, the expectation is that we do not create or otherwise promote NND.
How can we celebrate without doing SOMETHING?
It’s an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum.
Boom!
As an un-event, the expectation is that we do not create or otherwise promote NND.
How can we celebrate without doing SOMETHING?
It’s an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum.
Boom!
We just started “Your Name Here” by Helen DeWitt.
This may be the wildest thing we have ever read.
And, suffice it to say, we read the wilds.
It’s like the lovechild of Vollman, Barth, and Borges.
Must really be read to be believed.
Can you say 2FC2E? Neither can we.
This may be the wildest thing we have ever read.
And, suffice it to say, we read the wilds.
It’s like the lovechild of Vollman, Barth, and Borges.
Must really be read to be believed.
Can you say 2FC2E? Neither can we.
January 15, 2026 at 11:51 PM
We just started “Your Name Here” by Helen DeWitt.
This may be the wildest thing we have ever read.
And, suffice it to say, we read the wilds.
It’s like the lovechild of Vollman, Barth, and Borges.
Must really be read to be believed.
Can you say 2FC2E? Neither can we.
This may be the wildest thing we have ever read.
And, suffice it to say, we read the wilds.
It’s like the lovechild of Vollman, Barth, and Borges.
Must really be read to be believed.
Can you say 2FC2E? Neither can we.
A whole bunch of new DVDs just landed, feature films and documentaries.
This one caught our eye: Thank You Very Much!
Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?
Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
Hey, Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? Hey, baby
Are you having fun?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2a...
This one caught our eye: Thank You Very Much!
Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?
Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
Hey, Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? Hey, baby
Are you having fun?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2a...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH | Official Trailer | Drafthouse Films
YouTube video by Drafthouse Films
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January 15, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A whole bunch of new DVDs just landed, feature films and documentaries.
This one caught our eye: Thank You Very Much!
Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?
Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
Hey, Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? Hey, baby
Are you having fun?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2a...
This one caught our eye: Thank You Very Much!
Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?
Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
Hey, Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? Hey, baby
Are you having fun?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2a...
Bob Weir (October 16, 1947 – January 10, 2026)
“Such a long long time to be gone, and a short time to be here.”
“Such a long long time to be gone, and a short time to be here.”
January 11, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Bob Weir (October 16, 1947 – January 10, 2026)
“Such a long long time to be gone, and a short time to be here.”
“Such a long long time to be gone, and a short time to be here.”
Our social media team is back from holiday.
It was chill.
We predict that in 2026:
1. The library will add some great new items.
2. The library will offer great programming for all ages.
3. The library bluesky will get progressively strange.
"Jeremiah was a bullfrog!"
It was chill.
We predict that in 2026:
1. The library will add some great new items.
2. The library will offer great programming for all ages.
3. The library bluesky will get progressively strange.
"Jeremiah was a bullfrog!"
January 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Our social media team is back from holiday.
It was chill.
We predict that in 2026:
1. The library will add some great new items.
2. The library will offer great programming for all ages.
3. The library bluesky will get progressively strange.
"Jeremiah was a bullfrog!"
It was chill.
We predict that in 2026:
1. The library will add some great new items.
2. The library will offer great programming for all ages.
3. The library bluesky will get progressively strange.
"Jeremiah was a bullfrog!"
We would like to thank all the kind patrons who brought us holiday treats.
Sweets from the sweet.
You didn’t have to do that (but we’re glad you did).
Thanks again, that mint a lot to us.
Sweets from the sweet.
You didn’t have to do that (but we’re glad you did).
Thanks again, that mint a lot to us.
December 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
We would like to thank all the kind patrons who brought us holiday treats.
Sweets from the sweet.
You didn’t have to do that (but we’re glad you did).
Thanks again, that mint a lot to us.
Sweets from the sweet.
You didn’t have to do that (but we’re glad you did).
Thanks again, that mint a lot to us.
James Patterson and Danielle Steel both released books on the same day.
Do you know what that means?
The day ends with the letter “y.”
Do you know what that means?
The day ends with the letter “y.”
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
James Patterson and Danielle Steel both released books on the same day.
Do you know what that means?
The day ends with the letter “y.”
Do you know what that means?
The day ends with the letter “y.”
This day in history…literary style:
December 17, 1807 – Fireside poet John Greenleaf Whittier was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Wittier is best known for his anti-slavery poems and his collection of poems, Snow-Bound.
“I'll lift you and you lift me, and we'll both ascend together.”
December 17, 1807 – Fireside poet John Greenleaf Whittier was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Wittier is best known for his anti-slavery poems and his collection of poems, Snow-Bound.
“I'll lift you and you lift me, and we'll both ascend together.”
December 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This day in history…literary style:
December 17, 1807 – Fireside poet John Greenleaf Whittier was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Wittier is best known for his anti-slavery poems and his collection of poems, Snow-Bound.
“I'll lift you and you lift me, and we'll both ascend together.”
December 17, 1807 – Fireside poet John Greenleaf Whittier was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Wittier is best known for his anti-slavery poems and his collection of poems, Snow-Bound.
“I'll lift you and you lift me, and we'll both ascend together.”
William Shakespeare came into the library today.
He tried to place a book on hold.
The computer wouldn’t let him because of outstanding fines.
The error message said, “No holds, bard!”
That’s humor, get it?
Bard, barred?
Nevermind.
He tried to place a book on hold.
The computer wouldn’t let him because of outstanding fines.
The error message said, “No holds, bard!”
That’s humor, get it?
Bard, barred?
Nevermind.
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
William Shakespeare came into the library today.
He tried to place a book on hold.
The computer wouldn’t let him because of outstanding fines.
The error message said, “No holds, bard!”
That’s humor, get it?
Bard, barred?
Nevermind.
He tried to place a book on hold.
The computer wouldn’t let him because of outstanding fines.
The error message said, “No holds, bard!”
That’s humor, get it?
Bard, barred?
Nevermind.
Apart from funny names, what do Wilt the Stilt, Earl the Pearl, Pistol Pete, Magic, and King James have in common?
They all appear in the poppin' new book, “Masters of the Game: A Controversial History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players” by Sam Smith and Phil Jackson.
We hoop you read this one.
They all appear in the poppin' new book, “Masters of the Game: A Controversial History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players” by Sam Smith and Phil Jackson.
We hoop you read this one.
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Apart from funny names, what do Wilt the Stilt, Earl the Pearl, Pistol Pete, Magic, and King James have in common?
They all appear in the poppin' new book, “Masters of the Game: A Controversial History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players” by Sam Smith and Phil Jackson.
We hoop you read this one.
They all appear in the poppin' new book, “Masters of the Game: A Controversial History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players” by Sam Smith and Phil Jackson.
We hoop you read this one.
Favorite line from a book:
"Tell me things I won't mind forgetting," she said. "Make it useless stuff or skip it."
--Amy Hempel, "In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson Is Buried," from Reasons to Live
"Tell me things I won't mind forgetting," she said. "Make it useless stuff or skip it."
--Amy Hempel, "In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson Is Buried," from Reasons to Live
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Favorite line from a book:
"Tell me things I won't mind forgetting," she said. "Make it useless stuff or skip it."
--Amy Hempel, "In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson Is Buried," from Reasons to Live
"Tell me things I won't mind forgetting," she said. "Make it useless stuff or skip it."
--Amy Hempel, "In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson Is Buried," from Reasons to Live
The new Lee Child book (number #30) had us up way past our bedtime last night. It's terrific.
Every one of his Jack Reacher books is the same.
Why does each one feel so new and alive?
Jack may not have a change of clothes but he always has a toothbrush.
The American Dental Association approves.
Every one of his Jack Reacher books is the same.
Why does each one feel so new and alive?
Jack may not have a change of clothes but he always has a toothbrush.
The American Dental Association approves.
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The new Lee Child book (number #30) had us up way past our bedtime last night. It's terrific.
Every one of his Jack Reacher books is the same.
Why does each one feel so new and alive?
Jack may not have a change of clothes but he always has a toothbrush.
The American Dental Association approves.
Every one of his Jack Reacher books is the same.
Why does each one feel so new and alive?
Jack may not have a change of clothes but he always has a toothbrush.
The American Dental Association approves.
New coffee table book just arrived:
“Webb’s Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History” by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Fresh photos from deep recesses of the cosmos.
Awe-inspiring would be an understatement.
Ya know…The Universe is a big place…some say the biggest.
“Webb’s Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History” by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Fresh photos from deep recesses of the cosmos.
Awe-inspiring would be an understatement.
Ya know…The Universe is a big place…some say the biggest.
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
New coffee table book just arrived:
“Webb’s Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History” by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Fresh photos from deep recesses of the cosmos.
Awe-inspiring would be an understatement.
Ya know…The Universe is a big place…some say the biggest.
“Webb’s Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History” by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Fresh photos from deep recesses of the cosmos.
Awe-inspiring would be an understatement.
Ya know…The Universe is a big place…some say the biggest.
If you are fascinated by the history of science, we highly recommend Michael Rossi’s “Capturing Kahanamoku.”
It’s about the fateful collision of surfing and eugenics.
Insane, right?
This accounting must be read to be believed.
Truth can be stranger than fiction.
Ten toes on the nose!
It’s about the fateful collision of surfing and eugenics.
Insane, right?
This accounting must be read to be believed.
Truth can be stranger than fiction.
Ten toes on the nose!
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If you are fascinated by the history of science, we highly recommend Michael Rossi’s “Capturing Kahanamoku.”
It’s about the fateful collision of surfing and eugenics.
Insane, right?
This accounting must be read to be believed.
Truth can be stranger than fiction.
Ten toes on the nose!
It’s about the fateful collision of surfing and eugenics.
Insane, right?
This accounting must be read to be believed.
Truth can be stranger than fiction.
Ten toes on the nose!
FREE ADVICE: if someone tells you to smell something, don't do it!
Unless, of course, it is the amazing gingerbread house located at our circulation desk.
It smells every bit as good as it looks!
Big ups to the staff member who made this art (you know who you are).
Unless, of course, it is the amazing gingerbread house located at our circulation desk.
It smells every bit as good as it looks!
Big ups to the staff member who made this art (you know who you are).
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
FREE ADVICE: if someone tells you to smell something, don't do it!
Unless, of course, it is the amazing gingerbread house located at our circulation desk.
It smells every bit as good as it looks!
Big ups to the staff member who made this art (you know who you are).
Unless, of course, it is the amazing gingerbread house located at our circulation desk.
It smells every bit as good as it looks!
Big ups to the staff member who made this art (you know who you are).
For mysterious reasons, our bluesky went down.
It's back up and will be bigger and better than ever.
Our postpausal focus will be on things that are good and right with the world.
Stay tuned.
Don't change that channel.
Rad vibes on the immediate horizon.
It's back up and will be bigger and better than ever.
Our postpausal focus will be on things that are good and right with the world.
Stay tuned.
Don't change that channel.
Rad vibes on the immediate horizon.
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
For mysterious reasons, our bluesky went down.
It's back up and will be bigger and better than ever.
Our postpausal focus will be on things that are good and right with the world.
Stay tuned.
Don't change that channel.
Rad vibes on the immediate horizon.
It's back up and will be bigger and better than ever.
Our postpausal focus will be on things that are good and right with the world.
Stay tuned.
Don't change that channel.
Rad vibes on the immediate horizon.
New holiday-themed DVDs just arrived:
Breakup Season
Red One
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Breakup Season
Red One
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
New holiday-themed DVDs just arrived:
Breakup Season
Red One
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Breakup Season
Red One
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
From the better late than never department…
We recently discovered Jim Harrison.
It started with the memoir, then came the fiction, after that some poetry, and then came essays…good gracious, such essays!
Everything he put to page is pure, unadulterated enchantment.
Jimbo's the real deal.
We recently discovered Jim Harrison.
It started with the memoir, then came the fiction, after that some poetry, and then came essays…good gracious, such essays!
Everything he put to page is pure, unadulterated enchantment.
Jimbo's the real deal.
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
From the better late than never department…
We recently discovered Jim Harrison.
It started with the memoir, then came the fiction, after that some poetry, and then came essays…good gracious, such essays!
Everything he put to page is pure, unadulterated enchantment.
Jimbo's the real deal.
We recently discovered Jim Harrison.
It started with the memoir, then came the fiction, after that some poetry, and then came essays…good gracious, such essays!
Everything he put to page is pure, unadulterated enchantment.
Jimbo's the real deal.