Best Librarian Souvenir Ever

Today at the St. Ives Library, I purchased my first souvenir, for the lofty price of two quid. And seriously, never have I been more choughed (chuffed)...

Apparently the Cornwall County Council has bagged the bags. No more will you find plastic bags available in the libraries; instead you have the option of buying this charming burlap tote.

My own library talks about efforts to "go green", and it has been taking certain steps in that direction. Meanwhile, we still give plastic bags to patrons at the circulation desks and during our summer reading program. Canvas bags with the library logo are available, but they cost $10, which is $10 more than a lot of people have or want to spend.

I'll be bringing back my new tote to show off, of course, but also to voice support for moving away from the plastic and toward alternatives that are not only more earth-friendly but affordable.