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| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 | [[Dewey sits, reading at a computer. Mel approaches.]]
/ Mel: I don't recognize that comic.
/ Dewey: "Penny Arcade". It's how I keep up on the gaming zeitgeist. / [[Mel peers closer at the computer screen.]] / Mel: That's ... that's the most offensive thing I've ever read.
/ Dewey: Only because you... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20050928 |
| Thursday, September 29, 2005 | [[Dewey writing]]
/ Merv: Video games? The more violent the better.
/ Sanjay: I'd like something nice. With flowers. / [[Merv and Sanjay look at each other]] / Sanjay: And guns. Big guns. Blood...
/ Dewey: Question #2: Do you feel the games you specified in your answer to question #1 would lead to... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20050929 |
| Friday, September 30, 2005 | Computer Victim: Those kids are playing video games!
/ Mel: It's a new policy. / Computer Victim: Video games cause violent behavior.
/ Mel: I think that's a myth. / [[The Computer Victim is threatening a boy at a computer]]
/ Computer Victim: Let me use the internet or I'll Halo you. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20050930 |
| Saturday, October 01, 2005 | [[Dewey and Mel are talking]] / Dewey: I finally figured it out. Games aren't a right. / Dewey: They're a reward. For good behavior.
/ Mel: I hope you know what you're doing. / [[Dewey dangles a video game over boys' heads with a fishing pole]]
/ Dewey: Now who's done their homework? Show it to me. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051001 |
| Sunday, October 02, 2005 | The Unshelved Book Club presents "Skinny Dip" by Carl Hiaasen / [[A boat chugs away, leaving a woman struggling in the water.]]
/ Sanjay: *Skinny Dip* by Carl Hiaasen is the sad tale of a promising scheme gone wrong.
/ Chaz Perrone liked his wife, but he had to kill her.
/ It happens.
/ I'm sure he didn't... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051002 |
| Monday, October 03, 2005 | [[Cathy is at the information desk talking to Dewey.]]
/ Cathy: So, when are we seeing Serenity?
/ Dewey: Um. . . / Cathy: It's out right? What say we hit the multiplex this weekend? I bet you can't wait to see it.!
/ Dewey [[fake grinning]]: Mm hmmm. / [[Blacked out profiles of Cathy and Dewey]] / Cathy... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051003 |
| Tuesday, October 04, 2005 | [[Dewey is at the information desk talking to his girlfriend]]
/ Girlfriend: You went to Serenity without me?
/ Dewey: I didn't realize we had an exclusive cinematic relationship. / [[Dewey is looking defensive]]
/ Girlfriend: Have you been seeing other movies?
/ Dewey: Nothing serious, just for laughs,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051004 |
| Wednesday, October 05, 2005 | [[Cathy's talking on a cell phone.]]
/ Cathy: Hi, it's me. [[pause]] That's because I AM upset. [[pause]] Yes, a boy. / [[Dewey walks up behind Cathy. She is putting her phone back into her purse.]]
/ Dewey: Who were you talking to?
/ Cathy: Someone who solves problems. / Dewey: We have a problem?
/ Cathy:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051005 |
| Thursday, October 06, 2005 | [[Cathy's dad and Dewey are sitting across from each other. Cathy's dad is frowning at Dewey. Dewey looks a little afraid.]] / [[Neither one has moved.]] / Cathy's dad: You're seeing my dauther?
/ Dewey: Right now I'm seeing my life flash before my eyes. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051006 |
| Friday, October 07, 2005 | [[Tamara and Cathy are talking in the library. They are both looking at the meeting room door.]]
/ Tamara: Dewey and your dad have been in there a while now.
/ Cathy: But no begging or pleading yet. That's a good sign. / Tamara: He's pretty intimidating.
/ Cathy: My dad can reach an "understanding"... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051007 |
| Saturday, October 08, 2005 | [[Dewey is talking to Cathy's dad. Cathy is standing nearby.]]
/ Dewey: . . . and then the elf says, "That is my shortsword!"
/ Cathy's dad: Ha ha ha!
/ Cathy: You two seem to be. . . getting along. / [[Cathy's dad has Dewey in a chokehold.]]
/ Cathy's dad: I like this smart guy!
/ Dewey: I didn't know... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051008 |
| Sunday, October 09, 2005 | The Unshelved Book Club presents MAN EATING BUGS, the Art and Science of Eating Insects, by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio.
/ Dewey: Here you go, MAN EATING BUGS by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio.
/ Black woman: I wanted a book on world cuisine!
/ Black man: Is that chocolate? / Dewey: That, my friend,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051009 |
| Monday, October 10, 2005 | Patron: Can I use your phone? It'll just take a second.
/ Tamara: Well... / Patron [[on phone]]: Jerry? Tom. I can't come into work today. Yeah, sick as a dog. / Patron [[handing back phone]]: Thanks! / [[Tamara holds phone at arm's length with distaste]] http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051010 |
| Subscription Request | Kid: I am interested in human anatomy. A library subscription to 'Playboy' would help further my studies.
/ Colleen: Only if you're studying airbrushing, kid. / [[Now the kid is trying Tamara]]
/ Kid: I am an artist, studying airbrush techniques... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051011 |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2005 | [[Mel and Dewey are walking through the library.]]
/ Mel: So how's it going as a homeowner?
/ Dewey: So far, so good. / Mel: What about all the upkeep? You're not exactly "Mr. Fix-it".
/ Dewey: I'll have you know I'm very handy! / Mel: In what sense?
/ Dewey [[walking through the door]]: Well, I have... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051012 |
| Thursday, October 13, 2005 | [[Angry lady is standing arms crossed glaring at Tamara who is grinning at her.]] / [[Same scene.]] / Angry lady: You can't turn my frown upside-down.
/ Tamara: I enjoy a good challenge. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051013 |
| Friday, October 14, 2005 | [[Young girl at the information desk talking to Dewey.]]
/ Young girl: I want free money for college. / [[Dewey showing her a lot of books.]]
/ Young girl: But applying for all of these scholarships will require time and effort!
/ Dewey: True. / Young girl: I'm not going to dodge the work bullet am I?
/ Dewey... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051014 |
| Saturday, October 15, 2005 | Caption: Mallville Public Library, 3000 B.C.
/ [[In the background walks a prehistoric Merv. In the foreground are prehistoric Ned and Colleen. They are standing in front of a cave wall on which are shards with pictograms. Ned appears to be about to walk away with one.]]
/ Colleen: No take! Is re... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051015 |
| Sunday, October 16, 2005 | The Unshelved Book Club Presents: Les Liasons Dangereuses by Laclos / Woman: I don't understand this novel.
/ Tamara: Les Liasons Dangereuses by Laclos? It's a classic! What don't you understand? / Woman: It's just one boring letter after another. Blah blah blah!
/ Tamara: Well, you have to understand... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051016 |
| Monday, October 17, 2005 | [[A patron with an armload of books is talking to Dewey at the circulation desk.]] / Patron: You don't have any bags?
/ Dewey: I'm sorry, we're out. / Patron [[angry, pointing at Dewey]]: You call that service? I'm never shopping here again! / [[The patron is walking away from the desk with her books,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051017 |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | [[Cathy and Tamara are standing together and talking.]]
/ Cathy [[smiling]]: Really? You never thought of asking out Dewey?
/ Tamara: Yuck! It'd be like dating my 14-year old brother! / Cathy [[still smiling]]: Because the library staff is like family?
/ Tamara: That too.
/ [[Dewey, at some nearby bookshelves,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051018 |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 | Library tip #29: What happens in the library stays in the library. / Old cranky man: Are you sure this was confidential?
/ Dewey: Absolutely. Your inquiry will never leave the library. / [[Dewey is running across the library]] / [[Dewey sticks his head around the corner of Tamara's cube.]]
/ Dewey:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051019 |
| Thursday, October 20, 2005 | Patron: Where's your hole puncher?
/ Dewey: You stole it yesterday. / Patron: You insult me.
/ Dewey: I saw you put in in your back pocket. / Patron: Why didn't you stop me?
/ Dewey: I was looking for an excuse to get a new Hole puncher. And to stop helping you. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051020 |
| Cameraphone, 10/21/2005 | [[Photo of Ned reading the paper]]
/ Merv: This is the naked guy, Ned. / [[Photo of Colleen, looking surprised at her monitor]]
/ Merv: This is Colleen, right before the computer exploded. / [[Shot of Dewey, angry and reaching for the camera]]
/ Merv: And this was when Dewey realized I had a cameraph... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051021 |
| Saturday, October 22, 2005 | [[In the library Mel is holding out the phone to Dewey.]]
/ Mel: Merv has a reference question for you.
/ Dewey: Tell him I said no way. Absolutely not. / Mel: Merv, I apologize for Dewey. I'd be happy to help you. / [[Merv is in school on his cell phone during a test.]]
/ Merv: Okay, tell me about... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051022 |
| Sunday, October 23, 2005 | The Unshelved Book Club presents "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering / [[In the library]]
/ Tamara: If you like fairy tales, I recommend The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.
/ Girl:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051023 |
| Monday, October 24, 2005 | [[Colleen is at a computer, looking at a book in her hand. Dewey is standing behind her.]]
/ Colleen: *Preacher* - isn't that the graphic novel you booktalked at the middle school a few years ago? The teacher was sobbing under her desk?
/ Dewey: You agreed never to bring that up. I promised not to mock... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051024 |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 | [[Dewey and Mel are talking. Buddy is in the background, shelving books.]]
/ Dewey [[holding up a copy of *Preacher* for Mel to see]]: *Preacher* is packed with unforgettable visuals, one-of-a-kind characters, an epic story with deep...
/ Mel: It's vile filth. / Dewey [[pointing at Mel]]: Weren't you... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051025 |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2005 | [[Dewey walks down a spiral staircase carrying an armload of books]] / [[Door text: TECHNICAL SERVICES]]
/ [[Notice text: Cataloger hard at work - KEEP OUT!]] / [[Elsie The Cataloger is knitting at her desk, ignoring several large piles of books]]
/ Dewey: Let me guess - you're filing that sweater under... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051026 |
| Thursday, October 27, 2005 | [[Dewey is showing a copy of *Preacher* to the Elsie the Cataloger, who is sitting at her desk, knitting.]]
/ Elsie [[peering at the book]]: Yep, that's an error. Put them on the "life or death" stack over there and I'll get right to them. / [[Elsie continues to sit at her book-covered desk and knit.... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20051027 |
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