Invisible Bookshelf

Item URL:http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-INVISIBLE-BOOKSHELF-floating-shelf/dp/B000UO4KXY/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

Price: $9.79

Retrieved From: http://www.amazon.com/

Keep your home looking stylishly organized with this incredible metal bookshelf. Stacks books against your wall for a futuristic, gravity-defying look. Simply slide the shelf between the back cover of one book, stack the rest on top to completely cover, and VOILA you've got an invisible bookshelf. Holds up to 20 lbs!

Hardback Book Pinhole Camera

Retrieved From: http://www.etsy.com/people/engrained?ref=ls_profile

Price: $190

Item URL: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59013324/claudia-hardback-book-pinhole-camera

The art of repurposing books is it's own craze! Have you seen one? Comment and let us know!

This one of a kind handmade pinhole camera is designed and crafted from an upcycled vintage hardback book. Designed to take standard 35mm film, it's easy to shoot a whole roll of film and rewind it back into the canister for development. This unique camera has a slide shutter and is nicely finished off with beautiful ebony and pearl knobs. The camera comes with it's own set of instructions on how to load, shoot, and remove film, approximate exposure times, number of turns to advance each frame, as well as sample photos taken.

A Card Catalog for your CDs!

Retrieved From: http://www.signals.com/
Cost: $189.95
Item URL: http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Library-CD-Storage-Cabinets_HA2002G_ps_srm.html

I want this! I would buy more CD's just to need this!

Inspired by classic library fixtures, this solidly built birchwood card catalog has vintage-style finger pull/label holders. Each drawer holds 19 CDs. Paper labels included. Comes fully assembled!

Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Napkins

Retrieved From: http://tartx.com/

Price: $30

Item URL: http://tartx.com/item/Alice_in_Wonderland_Cocktail_Napkins/1799/c65#

The perfect accessory for you own mad tea party! This set of six classic napkins features various characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland along with some of your favorite quotes. Now all you need is a dormouse...and maybe Johnny Depp.

"Read" Pins from Lucinda

Retrieved From: http://www.lucinda.com/

Price: Varies

Read Pins URL: http://www.lucinda.com/shop/for/read-pins/

Contributed by: Lisa Herning

I discovered Designs by Lucinda at the American Library Association National Convention. I never accessorized with pins before, but I now wear mine all the time (book and coffee in the window).

Designs by Lucidna is a cause-related business dedicated to creating affordable handcrafted jewelry of the highest quality for the purpose of bringing financial help and awareness to non-profit organizations and their causes worldwide. Providing uniquely designed wearable art that benefits social causes through symbolic representation and whimsical creations, Designs By Lucinda has helped non-profits raise over $25 million with fundraising jewelry and has sparked endless conversations about serious social concerns since the company's inception in 1989.

Stacked Books Glass-Topped Table

Available From: http://www.designtoscano.com/home.do
Price: $119
Item URL: http://www.designtoscano.com/product/code/KY4049.do
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Be "book smart" with this artistically sculpted table that speaks volumes! With a penchant for the literary, this quality designer resin, 360-degree sculptural work of decorative art is hand-painted with faux leather covers, then topped with a 3/8"-thick, pencil-edged glass top to be admired from all angles.

Author Scented Candles

Available From: http://www.paddywax.com/public/pag1.aspx

Price: $25.00

Item URL: http://www.paddywax.com/public/cat2481.aspx

Contributed By: Lisa Hering

You can now buy candles whose scents are reminiscent of various authors.

Yes, really, author-scented candles.

The original scents are Edgar Allan Poe (a mix of patchouli, absinthe and sandalwood), Jane Austen (gardenia, tuberose and jasmine) Henry Thoreau (a blend of cedar, moss and juniper) Walt Whitman (grass, thyme and clover), and Charles Dickens (tangerine, juniper and clove).

If more were going to be created, I’d have to suggest the Hunter S. Thompson (motor oil, marijuana smoke and the paranoid sweat of fear).

Book Bookends

Available From: http://www.justbookends.com/

Price: $69.99

Item URL: http://www.justbookends.com/professional-bookends/office-bookends/thelibrarybookbookends.cfm

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This rather "disorderly" pair of the Library Book Bookends will actually keep your books cleverly in order on your bookshelf. The Library Book Bookends will delight anyone with a penchant for reading (and they look pretty darn real, too)! Made in the USA.

Banned Books Bracelet

Available From: http://www.alastore.ala.org/
Price: $18.00
Item URL: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2622
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

Just in time for Banned Books Week, this bracelet lets people know how you feel about censorship! Designed by Carolyn Forsman, the bracelet features The Color Purple, Howl, Go Ask Alice, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Annie on My Mind. Look for the children's books edition also available from the ALA store.

Sprinter Bookmobile

Available From: http://www.meridiansv.com/vehicles
Price: $139,000
Retrieved From: http://www.meridiansv.com/inventory/vehicle/sprinter-demonstrator-13900
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The Sprinter is such a marvelous platform from which to build and operate a bookmobile. These easy and fun to drive vehicles are not only economical to purchase and operate, but they also carry a huge inventory for their size. Built with the environment, usability, versatility and affordability in mind, this Sprinter is ready for immediate service in your outreach program.This bookmobile features all of the amenities of larger units but draws its power for all-LED interior lighting, ventilation, side door power, Wi-Fi, and more from a bank of batteries powered by the sun!

• Features
  2009 Dodge Sprinter Van, 170” Ext. Wheelbase, Power options
  Bus-style low curb door for easy access
  1300-1500 Volume capacity
  Four removable book carts
  Desk/Workstation
  120V and 12V Air Condition/Heat
  Solar powered interior LED lighting, and ventilation
  Wi-Fi
  Wheelchair lift (usable as book cart lift)
  13-foot Side Awning
  
  

Bookshelf Tapestry Area Rug

Available From: http://www.demco.com/

Price: $129 and up

Item URL: http://www.demco.com/goto?blk83755&C5BZZZZ

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This book themed carpet is the perfect accessory to accent either your home or public library space. This carpet features premium quality, high-twist 100% nylon fibers to prevent matting and crushing.

In Love

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: $2.50
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Mini_Butto/Help_Im_in_Love_Mini_Button_328165922
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

Who hasn't fallen in love with a fictional character at one time in their life? That's the joy of reading...delving into a world completely devoid of reality.

The Original Search Engine

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com
Retrieved from: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Book_Lover_T-shirts/Librarian_T-shirts/Librarian_The_Original_Search_Engine_T-shirts
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

That's right Google...Librarians were the original, all-knowing, all powerful search engine! Products available include clothing for adults, juniors, and children, mugs and steins, buttons, magnets, aprons, clocks, license plate covers, pillows, and posters.

Shhh...

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com
Retrieved from: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Book_Lover_T-shirts/Librarian_T-shirts/Shhh_Librarian_T-shirts
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

The familiar, stereotypical shushing librarian is depicted in this design. Available products include clothing for adults, children and pets, mugs, buttons, magnets, clocks, mousepads, pillows, bags, and hats.

Librarian Watch

Available from: Occupation Gifts
Price: $49.95
URL: http://www.occupationgifts.com
Retrieved from: http://www.occupationgifts.com/librarian-gifts-librarians-gift.htm
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

This watch is a mish mash of quintessential librarian paraphernalia: books, reading glasses, pen, and a library card.

Uses for Library Books

Available from: The Crafty Wench
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/20600508
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

This design states: "My cat and I always enjoy the same books. I, however, want to read them, while he prefers to sleep on them...Usually at the same time."
Anyone who has ever tried to read with a cat knows this is true. Cat's are at the center of the universe and they'll make sure you know it. This design is available on clothing, bags, steins and mugs, and posters.

Man's Second Best Friend

Available from: The Crafty Wench
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up.
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/18972381
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

It's a bit off the wall, but nonetheless amusing. This design is available on a multitude of products including clothing, bags, steins and mugs, posters, pillows, cards, clocks, coasters, stickers, magnets, and buttons.

Retired Librarian

Available from: Track 'Em Down
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/7060407
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

A multitude of products for the retired librarian are available, including shirts, hats, underwear, totes, aprons, posters, buttons, and stickers.

Retired Librarian Apron

Available From: www.zazzle.com
Price: $32.82 (converted from 21.35 GBP)
Created By: ProfessionalDesigns
URL: http://www.zazzle.co.uk/retired_librarian_569_0_dewey_decimal_system_apron-154095156414233969
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Even retired librarians still live by (or in) the Dewey Decimal System! Show your shelving number in this medium length apron with three spacious pockets in the front. It holds everything whether you’re cooking, painting, gardening, sneaking your favorite stamp out the door as you go about retiring…

"My Heart Belongs to a Librarian" Doggie T-shirt

Available From: www.zazzle.com
Price: $44.78 (converted from 29.15 UK pounds)
Created By: professions
URL: http://www.zazzle.co.uk/my_heart_belongs_to_a_librarian_dog_shirt-155124144760550246
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Make sure both your pup and the world in general knows who is #1. Give your handsome hound an even better look with this customised ringer Tee. Available in pink or blue.