February 5, 2008
Name That Bookstore!
The old post office building out of which that Monster Bookstore sold used books, records and other media will be converted into the new home of the Twin Oaks branch of the Austin Public Library. Moving from its current South Congress and Oltorf location, it is slated to open in the summer of 2009.
The Friends plan to open this spring, and though they haven't settle on a new location yet, they are thinking big. The new store will be a much more happening place, hosting live music, book and poetry readings, and events. All that's left to do (besides settle on an actual location) is to come up with a catchy new name. They're looking for something that reflects the concept of the store, identifies the store with the Friends and, of course, is memorable.
Got a great idea? Check out the Friends of the Austin Public Library site and submit your idea. Or leave one in the comments.
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Since the "Friends" of the library pushed for a trophy library on a site far away from the bus lines that the transit-dependent poor, elderly and disabled use, how about the We Hate Needy Folks Book Store?