Look. Look at this beautiful year.
It is incredible to think how full 2016 was. These photos are only a little glimpse. How grateful we are for the wonderful things the Maker did, and for all the art and community we made together!Last January I said, "Around here, we’re dreamers. Heads in the clouds, huge hopes, wild imaginations. And the Maker is also at work. Anything might happen!" When I wrote that, Andrew and Chris and I were already looking ahead to the animated series and hoping it would be given a good start in the world, but what actually happened was more than we asked or imagined. The Kickstarter was a phenomenal success—there was much rejoicing and ugly-crying. And beyond just funds raised, new readers were gained. New friendships were formed. New stories were told.New friendships were formed here in the Great Library, too. I am continually amazed at the conversations happening in the forum. Andrew loves to say that art nourishes community and community nourishes art, and I see that happening here every day. You guys! It is such a privilege to be your librarian.So, what's next? New book club kits. More good conversation. The Animated Series pilot!!! A Florid Sword comic book! A spring tour, and more touring after that. And, we're guessing, more good things than we can yet anticipate.Here's to 2017. :-)