Emma the Librarian
@negemma.bsky.social
Book and art lover, museum haunter, coffee drinker and sea glass collector. Massachusetts resident who spends a lot of time exploring New England. Cat person and cardigan wearer; pretty much every librarian stereotype in a single person.
The note I found inside the used book I bought yesterday. Simpler times.
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The note I found inside the used book I bought yesterday. Simpler times.
I was worried the glow sticks wouldn't be bright enough, but it looks like they are
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I was worried the glow sticks wouldn't be bright enough, but it looks like they are
I am all for taking advantage of senior discounts, but I don't know about this one, guys.
July 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I am all for taking advantage of senior discounts, but I don't know about this one, guys.
Another hot & humid day where all I want to do is lie on my back in bed. Cats have the right idea.
July 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Another hot & humid day where all I want to do is lie on my back in bed. Cats have the right idea.
If you're in Philly for ALA, Book Corner has the most adorable book store cat, and it's not even close.
June 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If you're in Philly for ALA, Book Corner has the most adorable book store cat, and it's not even close.
Here's my actual favorite - I love it when there's an element of optical illusion to the sculpture.
June 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here's my actual favorite - I love it when there's an element of optical illusion to the sculpture.
I went up to see the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic early this morning to beat the crowds, and here are some of my favorites:
June 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I went up to see the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic early this morning to beat the crowds, and here are some of my favorites:
This week we really went on a journey, film wise: Alien: Romulus, Nosferatu, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, and But I'm a Cheerleader. I have been hearing about But I'm a Cheerleader for years, and finally got around to watching it (and was not disappointed!) #Letterboxd #FridayFour
June 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This week we really went on a journey, film wise: Alien: Romulus, Nosferatu, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, and But I'm a Cheerleader. I have been hearing about But I'm a Cheerleader for years, and finally got around to watching it (and was not disappointed!) #Letterboxd #FridayFour
It's going to be in the mid-60s on the North Shore today, not quite warm enough to open the windows as wide as some people would like (ahem).
May 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's going to be in the mid-60s on the North Shore today, not quite warm enough to open the windows as wide as some people would like (ahem).
Last Four Watched: Let the Fire Burn, The Monk and the Gun, Sinners, and Body Heat. #LastFourWatched
May 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Last Four Watched: Let the Fire Burn, The Monk and the Gun, Sinners, and Body Heat. #LastFourWatched
My cat's absolutely favorite place to sleep. #catsofbluesky
April 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My cat's absolutely favorite place to sleep. #catsofbluesky
Films for this week: Last Days in Vietnam, Every Little Thing, The Cinema Within, and Something Wild. I can watch a million documentaries, so if you have any recent suggestions, please let me know!
April 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Films for this week: Last Days in Vietnam, Every Little Thing, The Cinema Within, and Something Wild. I can watch a million documentaries, so if you have any recent suggestions, please let me know!
I'm trying to remember to post this every week, since I love seeing what everyone else has been watching lately. Show me your movies! #letterboxd #lastfourwatched
April 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I'm trying to remember to post this every week, since I love seeing what everyone else has been watching lately. Show me your movies! #letterboxd #lastfourwatched
Boston St. Patrick's Day parade - a good time was had by all
March 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Boston St. Patrick's Day parade - a good time was had by all
Cool, cool.
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February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Cool, cool.
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Not every toy is for every cat.
January 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Not every toy is for every cat.
My last four watched:
Buena Vista Social Club, Hairspray, Lost Highway, and Eyes Wide Shut. I just subscribed to Criterion, so I'm trying to catch up on things I should have seen a long time ago.
Buena Vista Social Club, Hairspray, Lost Highway, and Eyes Wide Shut. I just subscribed to Criterion, so I'm trying to catch up on things I should have seen a long time ago.
January 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My last four watched:
Buena Vista Social Club, Hairspray, Lost Highway, and Eyes Wide Shut. I just subscribed to Criterion, so I'm trying to catch up on things I should have seen a long time ago.
Buena Vista Social Club, Hairspray, Lost Highway, and Eyes Wide Shut. I just subscribed to Criterion, so I'm trying to catch up on things I should have seen a long time ago.
Having two cats: a play in three acts
December 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Having two cats: a play in three acts
Yesterday at the Grand Canyon's rim trail...
December 12, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Yesterday at the Grand Canyon's rim trail...
Okay, I had to add more because my cats are Like That.
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Okay, I had to add more because my cats are Like That.
I built a barricade of presents to try to keep the cats from climbing the tree this year. Fingers crossed that I don't come back from Vegas with the tree on the ground.
December 9, 2024 at 1:34 PM
I built a barricade of presents to try to keep the cats from climbing the tree this year. Fingers crossed that I don't come back from Vegas with the tree on the ground.