Show Off What You Geek
Everyone is passionate about something—everyone geeks something. Share what you geek, see what other people are geeking, and personalize your Geek the Library gear! What does the library have to do with it? Get the story.
carageeksbeekeeping
A new chapter of my life has opened and gave me the opportunity to try new things. I began farming. The thing that interested me the most out of all the classes and forums and expos was beekeeping. I got my bees April 1st and spend time with them every day. They bring peace and relaxation to my life and I don't know what I would do without them! Next year, I plan on adding two more hives to my apiary!
hollygeeksvintageglass
I collect depression era glass. Each time before I visit an antique shop or estate sale, I visit my library to check out the latest resources on vintage glass to keep up on current prices and trends. My glass collection is quite extensive and I have my library to thank for it.
katinageekssciencefiction
I love science fiction books. They have a certain charm to them that really helps me bring out my scientific thoughts, and draw inspiration for things that I may do in the future. What seems to be completely impossible may become a reality in the future! It seems as though science fiction as a whole is a master at predicting what may be incorporated into our daily lives, whether it be in a short time or a thousand years from now. The thought of it excites me!
mollygeeksfanfictions
I geek fan fictions because you can make anything you want happen in them! You can make Larry Stylinson happen, you can make the world be destroyed, you can make your crush fall in love with you, anything! I, personally, think that fan fictions are the start of a great author.
auburngeeksfairytales
I geek retold fairytales. I love them—whether I'm reading Jessica Day George's ‘Princess of the Midnight Ball’ or Shannon Hale's ‘Goose Girl’ or Tracy Lynn's ‘Snow.’ They're beautiful. They take you out of your everyday life and transport you to a new world where magic exists and your favorite tales from your childhood are reinvented.
kelliegeeksjapan
I'm in love with everything Japanese. I read manga almost every day and love watching anime. That's why I geek Japan.
chanellegeeksromance
A good romance story can get you out of any funk. They are stories that transform you into another world and even just for a moment things feel alright. That's the beauty about books, you can get lost in your own mind, in the world you created from just a few words on a page. And it really doesn't matter what it is from Jane Austen to a steamy Lori Forster book, it’s all about the romance.
emgeeksfrench
I geek the beautiful, sophisticated, romantic, heavily slurred, culinary, chic French language. It's intertwined with different and fascinating global cultures, histories, pieces of literature, food and people. And plus, there's no feeling like talking to someone, who doesn't speak your native tongue, and carrying on a conversation where they comprehend everything you say. I geek French! I geek le francais!
allygeeksarchery
I did archery at girl scout camp in 1st grade and now I can shoot a arrow straight on!
allisongeeksthelibrary
Someone for the library asked me to make it so here it is!
melissageekssummerreading
Summer reading is a great way to get kids excited about books.
tomasgeeksurbanfantasy
I love urban fantasy books. Ever since I started reading the 'Dresden Files,' I was hooked. I then went onto other series such as: 'Sandman Slim,' 'Iron Druid Chronicles' and the 'Sonja Blue Series.' I am also a big fan of Steampunk and plan to explore the books of it's founder Jules Verne.
betsiegeeksneedleworkofallkinds
I love quilting, hand sewing, machine sewing, cross stitch, crocheting, knitting, you name it!
amigeekspsychologicalimmunesystem
I did my bachelor's thesis on the state of happiness in depressed versus non-depressed persons. Through my research, I discovered this amazing thing loosely called the "Psychological Immune System." It makes us see everything in a more positive light.
barbgeeksmassage
I've wanted to learn to be a massage therapist for 25 years. Now I am... it's never too late to make your dreams come true!
mariageeksarchery
I love archery so much because it takes the stress out and it's so much fun.
amygeekshighlanders
I geek 'Highlander' and Scottish romance books! Thanks to the library, I can read to my heart's content. I totally geek the library and have the shirt to prove it.
nancygeeksquilts
I love the entire process of quilting—starting with the choosing of the pattern and fabrics, cutting the fabric and the construction of the top. It's a joy to watch these disparate items come together to create a unique thing of beauty. And I did it MYSELF!
eringeeksserialkillers
I've wanted to be a criminal psychologist for a long time. The library has a really great collection of both books on psychology and true crime books, so I'm never without something to read!
sherrigeekscozymysteries
I love to read lots of different books, but my favorite genre by far is cozy mysteries. The mystery and suspense is there without all of the blood and gore. What better place to get my geek on than at the public library!
timgeekshomebrewing
It's just such a great hobby. You're always learning new things, and you always have a fun time brewing beer. The library always has books about this that I haven't looked at yet. There are a lot of sources out there to make me a better brewer!
kimberlygeeksscience
I knew I wanted to be a scientist from the time I was nine! I think all those years of my parents saying 'I don't know, let's look it up' followed by a trip to the library made my dream a reality. Now I teach future scientists.
danzelgeeksclassicfilm&picturebooks
When I was in high school, I became fascinated with old movies—silents, musicals, film noir, screwball, and the classic film stars. The library was my top resource, in the age before DVDs. I checked out every book on silent film at the main branch in Wichita, Kansas. Now that I'm a mom, my children and I head to the library once or twice a week, huge tote bag in hand, to check out picture books and young readers to read aloud.
astridgeeksstorytellers
I love reading. Mostly UF—but I really just like to read a good story.
debbiegeeksreading
I have been reading since I was four years old. I have bipolar type 2 and reading is my lifeline most days. It keeps me grounded and takes me away from everyday stress. Money is limited, so I am at the library at least two times a week. If I am not working or cleaning house, you will most likely see a book in my hand. If it wasn't for books and my local library, I don't know what I would do. I don't know how people that don't read do it! They miss out on worlds of wonder by not reading.
dawngeekstraveling
Right after God and my family comes traveling. I love planning trips for myself and others. I love to go! For a day or a week, cheap or luxurious, near or far. I even plan fantasy trips. I hope to take the time to road trip through each of the United States, and then go from there.
toddgeekswithmy2yrgrandchild
Every week, I take my grandchild to the public library in Wichita, Kansas. First stop is the used book store where she can usually find something for 25 cents. Next, we go to audio/video section where we pick out DVDs for her to watch. Then off to the children's area where she plays with the puzzles provided. Sometimes she will see some art she likes and we check that out. At almost three years of age, she knows her numbers and ABC's. Bringing your grandchild to the library every week , you will see how they progress. And it gives the parents a break for a couple hours. Costs nothing, but your time. Do you have time to take your grandchild to the library every week?
sandrageekslarping
I met my husband at a LARP (live action role playing game). Our kids LARP. Our friends LARP. It’s a fun way to let my inner ham out to play on the weekend. I love costuming and talking in cheesy accents.
dianageekshistory
I was born and grew up in Northumberland in North Eastern England, a short distance from the borders with Scotland. Living in BRAVEHEART country, less than a mile away from the Roman Wall at Vindolanda, I was surrounded by ancient castles, strategically placed every few miles, and was captivated by the wars, uprisings and treachery within these small, magical islands for the power both to dwell here, and rule over them. History means much to me. I am now newly married to an American citizen (a handsome, and most patient chap), and a new resident of Bangor. I appreciate the benefits and advantages that a good public library can bring to a community, and am passionate regarding the vital role libraries bring to people of all ages.
danigeeksmusic
I'm a singer and a musician. I'm working on starting a cover band (a band that sings songs written by other people).
melishageeksbeingafollowerofgod
Since I was 13, I have grown closer to God and I hope to grow even closer to him in the future.
candelariageeksthelatestliterature
I have loved libraries all of my life and used to check out all of the books we were allowed to in my hometown of St. Louis. Getting the first library card was a big deal for me and my children. Now I go to the library every week or so to return and restock. I am delighted to see the diversity of uses and users of the library, as well as to go to musical programs there.
cassandrageeksclassicliterature&movies
Forensic science, the Victorian era, and classic literature and movies... All of these things have been with me since I was a child. I've always been an avid reader, and through books I fell in love the Victorian era in particular. My sister and I used to watch Chaplin when I was little, so now I have a fondness for the classic films, from the silent period on. And I've always wanted to be a forensic scientist, ever since I was eight and looking through my dad's books about Jack the Ripper and watching CSI with my sister. The public libraries around me are where I fuel my geeking—they're the best places!
lesgeekspubliclibraries
I think public libraries are the grooviest thing in the world! Where else can you get books, DVDs and use the Internet, FOR FREE! FREE! FREE! It's free, I tells ya! Whenever I move to a new city or town, I get a library card first thing.Then if I need anything, I just truck it on down to the library and find out where it is. No matter what you geek, the library is the best place to find out more about it. Even better than the Internet! So ASAP, check out your library and check something out! (Free as long as you get it back to the library on time.)
christinageeksamericansignlanguage
Learning this beautiful language has also given me access to an amazingly rich culture. (Which values HUGS! Love it!)
caseygeeksfolklore
I got my B.S. in anthropology and did numerous projects concerning folklore. I now work for my local library district, and we have an excellent collection of anthropological and folklore resources! These are subjects I love, and I want my library to continue on being able to lend out these items!
clarageekswords
I spend my life trying to express the inexpressible. I like to play with words to say striking truths, I like to arrange them beautifully, I like a good speech rhythm or linguistic reappropriation or just a delicious word by itself in the perfect moment!
ashleygeeksscrapbooking
I geek scrapbooking because it allows me to connect with other people, and express my feelings in a completely visual way. My local library helps me to be creative with various books and Web sites.
lindageeksolives
My father marinated Italian olives in a special way and I fondly remember them from childhood. From wonderful cookbooks at my public library, I have learned many more ways to make olives special and delish!
josiahgeeksmylibrary
Ever since I was in a stroller, I have been going to the same library. I enjoy all the programs there. The staff is really friendly. I geek Ovit Family Comunity Library.
ethangeeksgettingbooks&gettinggames
I come to the library every day and meet my friend William.
sarageeksukuleles
I learned to play almost three years ago and I haven't looked back. I love the ukulele and I don't care who knows it! You can't be sad playing the ukulele. I've never had so much fun in my life.
macygeekshunting
I have always hunted since I was a kid, and I love hunting. I shot my first deer when I was six and I shot my first turkey when I was seven.
graciousgeeksabandonedplaces
I find abandoned places very interesting...there is always a story behind them of how they got abandoned.
sjgeekshistorysciencebooks&kids
Medieval history, recreationist, science minor, book enthusiast, elementary education major and optimist club member!
chancegeeksgames
I am a fan of games and puzzles. I cherish the moments of stress and challenge when opponents are getting the best of me in a game, and I relish the thrill of victory from the come-from-behind win. It doesn't matter who wins, just as long as the game was so close or the puzzle so challenging, that the participants will remember the moments for a lifetime.
miageekspoetry
I love to write poetry. It helps me express myself and my feelings.
michaelgeeksbibles
Since I meet Jesus at age 15, about 31 yrs ago, I know where I'm spending eternity and my purpose here and now.
rebeccageeksbooks&music
I love to read and I love to listen. The public library has everything I need.
katgeekslearning
I love, love, love going to my library just to get books on random topics I happen to be thinking about.
sarahgeeksfood
I love food and I absolutely cannot live without it, especially Jimmy Johns!
marigeekshawt2dguys
I am a part-time library clerk/college student and usually find myself idolizing certain manga series in the graphic novel section that feature attractive male characters in their 20's. My locker at work happens to be covered with images of two fav male characters from an anime series.
krystengeekspassion
We are so concerned with what other people think of us that we often forget what WE want. If you're passionate about something, pursue it, do it, become it, and don't let anyone tell you it's not 'good' enough.
samanthageeksphotography
I absolutely love photography. I've never owned a high-end camera and I'm just starting to get into learning exposure. Regardless of my lack of knowledge when it comes to being a photographer, I love the way photographs can move you.
kellygeekspie
I love to bake pies! I turned that love into a business called My Sugar Pie 4 1/2 years ago. In two weeks, I will be presenting/sharing my story at our local library. Also sharing samples of pies, too!
torigeeksducttape
I have a duct tape business and am only 12 years old. Check it out.
briangeeksjesuschrist
I am passionate about my God. He has done so much for me and has changed my life. I use to do things I am not proud of, but now I have been forgiven and can be free from the things of this world. The library has books about Christianity that can teach others about an awesome life with God.
aligeeksguitar&songwriting
My talents I will use for the glory of God! Praise the Lord!
francisgeeksshaks-spar
Let's settle this authorship question once and for all... Bacon wrote Shakespeare.
brittanygeeksinspiration
Meryl Streep has always been my all time favorite actress! She is an inspiration in everything she does.
laurageeksrunning
I love to run. I used to hate it, but I have since become an addict. It is such a mind over matter experience that I feel like I am pushing myself mentally and physically at the same time.
anthonygeeksthelibrary
You can experience the thrill of a train ride or tap the knowledge of Albert Einstein by picking a book at your local library. I geek my local library.
eliasgeeksfantasyroleplayinggames
My name is Elias and I geek Dungeons and Dragons. The library helps me because I can make new Dungeons and Dragons guys and creatures; books from the library help me picture new regions and new monsters. Dungeons and Dragons helps me connect to another world with great creatures and powerful monsters.
nancygeekssuspense&thrillerbooks
I absolutely love reading suspense-thrillers. With new books coming out all the time, I could spend a fortune on the new books and best sellers. By borrowing the books from my library, I get the books I want to read without spending my money. I also help keep the library open by my patronage. I try to buy books in my favorite genres and donate them after I have read them. This helps the library build their collections without adding to the expenses. It also helps me feel not so guilty about all the books I check out constantly.
timgeeksfleamarkets
All books have a humble beginning—at the bookstore waiting to be bought, at the library to be borrowed. They can also have a humble ending—bought again for a bargain price at the flea market. And that's where I come in and snatch them up! But sometimes I just can't find that special book, and the library ALWAYS has something for me just waiting to be discovered!
sarahgeekschemistry
Everything that is in being has to do with chemistry. Chemistry looks to explain what we see and looks towards figuring out why we see what we do. I love chemistry and how it applies to every situation in life. Not to mention that science is the coolest.
melaniegeeksdetectivemysteryvideos
After my sister died unexpectedly, I found myself watching every Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes, Mrs Bradley, Lord Peter and Monk. I never liked mysteries before. I guess this is my way of asking why.
priscillageeksdrums
I geek a lot of things, but my top 'geek' is drumming. I have always loved music and it has always been an outlet for me. When I started learning to play different instruments, the drums were the only thing that I stuck with. I learned all that I could from the library when it came to percussion. I started when I was nine and am 28 now.
megangeekscreativity
As long as I can remember, I've been creating—stories, jewelry, art...trouble. I just can't help myself.
rebekahgeeksliterature
I don't know where I would be if I hadn't stumbled on to the author John Green. His books led me to countless others and I would like to thank whatever deity is listening for the ability to read, and escape into a thousand different worlds.
tracygeekschiclit&children'sbooks
Books are an escape, they help me relax and open my mind. Books are the gateway to the imagination. The library is a clean, quiet place to get away and gives me access to books on every subject. The library is the center of our community from my beloved book club to children's storytime. I am so lucky to be able to share my love of the library and reading with my daughter, who at age three loves to read and can't wait for our next visit to the library!
sabinageeksmypassions
I love reading. I love writing. I love being a journalist. I love living in Seattle. I love playing piano. I love comic books, science fiction and fashion. I love being a geek.
johngeeksreading&computers
I love reading because, whether it's fiction or non-fiction, books open up and take you through a whole new world! You can follow the story of an ex-cop cracking a new case, or learn different things you can program your computer to do. The library is an awesome source for anything you can imagine!
mattgeeksknowledge
I did not grow up talking about Shakespeare at the dinner table. Like many before me, the library was my sanctuary of knowledge, my great equalizer. I devoured its food; I sat at the feast with Plato and Shakespeare and all the rest; I am enlarged.
susiegeekswildflowers
My dad taught me the spring wildflowers 55 years ago. I have carried on a lifelong love affair traveling the continent in search of 'old friends.'
susangeeksvampires
Because I don't believe in putting vampires into little boxes on the hillside made of ticky tacky.
bahageekshelpingpeoplefromafrica
When I saw the documentary film 'God Grew Tired of Us,' I was shocked! I saw how thousands people lost their family or died. Since that day, I want to help them, but I don't know how I can do it.
nancygeeksbasketball
I starting playing basketball with my four brothers when I was eight, and I am still playing at 53. I geek basketball 24/7...watching, playing or coaching it.
belindageekspetadoptables
Since my children are nearly grown and self-sufficient, I needed something to turn my mothering on and discovered several cyberpet adoptable sites. I like collecting the different species of creatures and breeding them, making lineages and creating families out of them. It's very fun and challenging.
suzannegeeksgardening
I have geeked gardening almost all my life! My mother also geeked gardening, so it could be in the DNA. My husband and I have lived on the same property for years, and the garden and gardeners are both maturing. I get to oversee the gardening book selection and collection at the library, and these days those books are flying off the shelves. During the growing season, I bring in the fruits of my labors (fresh flowers) that the patrons love. I pair them with poetry or a botany note. So fun. My major geekness!
vickiegeekssexyvampires&werewolves
I admit it...when I've had a rough week in my real world, I like to escape to one where 'human' is an insult and the characters are larger than life. I geek out at the library with a good supernatural mystery or romance.
carlageeksgenealogy
I am so totally geeking genealogy! I thought I was this regular Catholic girl from Cincinnati who moved a couple times and wound up in Michigan in the ‘70’s. I’ve always been interested in my family’s past as my mom was born in Hungary and immigrated to the US as a child. Four years ago, we found mom’s immigration info at ellissland.org, complete with the pic of the ship that brought her to the U.S.
Two years ago, I started casually looking at genealogy sites and going to OCGS meeting and have learned all sorts of info, like, mom’s town in Hungary is now in Romania since the 1918 revolution (am I half Hungarian or Romanian? I think Hungarian), my Mom’s little brother didn’t drown in the canal like all the family stories said, but instead died of influenza. And Mom’s ship was the Amerika, the ship that was closest to the Titanic when it went down, but was too far away and arrived too late to help. They even mention her ship in the movie 'Titanic.' And my great, great grandfather’s immigration papers say that he spoke Hebrew. And Uncle Pete’s WW II certificate said that he was Jewish.
What they say is don’t begin a genealogy journey unless you’re prepared for some surprises. Well, I am surprised, especially when I found not only my dad’s first marriage, but also my grandmother’s! But at least now I know why I’ve always known the words to the dradle song…
annageekswriting
Ever since I was a little kid, my mom would read to me. She bought me a lot of story books, but after reading them all to me countless times, I memorized them. I discovered my love for writing when I learned that I could invent stories of my own, so I did. I made up my own stories to tell my family, and ended up going to the Alabama Young Author's Conference in elementary school. Ever since then, I have been writing down my stories, and I am anxiously waiting to publish my first novel.
donnageeksdolls
I am an avid Barbie collector and had checked out 'The Barbie Doll Boom' book so many times I knew when it was misshelved in the children's section when it belongs in the adult section! I checked it out so many times I ended up buying my own copy.
>ambergeekspiano
I started playing the piano at age eight like every good Asian kid. Now I am a librarian and still take piano lessons.
sharongeeksgrowingherbs
I am interested in gardening, flowers and my last, newest passion...herbs.
lorigeeksnature
I LOVE learning more about nature and sharing that love of the outdoors with kids. I turn to the library when it comes to finding books for research or fun. I have had a library card since I was nine and got my granddaughter a card last summer. Now we are both library geeks and nature geeks.
margegeeksguitars&pennywhistles
I especially like playing guitar for preschool story time. I geek the great music books you can find in the library, too.
hannageekswriting
I found that when I start writing it takes me to another world. All the troubles I've had that day seem to melt away and I just find myself at ease. Although I am hesitant to share my writing with others, when I do and I get compliments, I am blown away.
katrynageekssoftball
I have worked at the library for over five years and I geek the library. I went to the library as a child to find out more about softball. Libraries are needed and always will be!
corigeeksknit&crochet
I love yarn and I love to knit and crochet (when I am not reading!). The library always has a lot of good books I can get ideas from.
sallygeeksdragonflies
As a former Hospice volunteer, I was introduced to a story about water bugs and dragonflies. It is a nice way to help children (and adults, too) discuss their feelings when someone dies. Look for a book called 'The Dragonfly Door.'
andreageeksarts&crafts
I love to unwind in my spare time by knitting, crocheting, needlework, quilting or painting. My library helps me with all kinds of project ideas. I love that the non-fiction department has fun books!
karengeekscooking&baking
I LOVE to cook and bake for my friends and family! Our public libraries collect the latest and greatest cookbooks and 'how-to's.' This way, I can check out a new book and decide for myself if I love it enough to spend the money to purchase it!
stephaniegeeksgraphicdesign
I can't or maybe don't want to imagine my community without a library. Imagine your community without access to all that your local library does. Support your local library!
raymondgeekstheology
I'm always learning the true nature of God from books at my library.
johngeekscouture
Hello, I am part of the Couture family. Couture means fashion, but my late dad was President Dwight David Eisenhower's dentist and made his dental crowns. I'm good with black and white photography, too. I geek trains, too.
chrisgeeksweather
I've been fascinated with weather for well over 20 years. I especially like unusual weather (i.e., warm weather in the winter, which we just recently experienced back in March). I also like storms, though not the violent, destructive kind.
mandageekslearning&education
As a former library assistant and current student majoring in elementary education, learning and education are very important to me. What better place to learn and educate yourself than at your local library!
danielageeksreading
I geek books, because I love reading. It makes me feel smart because I learn new words, and it just feels so darn good to go into another world without leaving your house or the place you are at. That's why I geek reading books.
sarahgeeksarthistory
I am a library science and art history student who loves the arts and all its forms.
terrygeekskimonos&shibori
Have you ever seen a kimono fabric quilt? I love Kimono fabric. There are tons of techniques, but they are all the result of patient and artistic love of fabric. Try shibori! My library has books about it...I am sure yours does too!
jemmageekssciencefiction&romance
I began liking science fiction when I started reading 'The Hunger Games.' All three books are awesome!
katgeeksgeology&knitting
Going back to school at age 54 for geochemistry. My relaxing time is devoted to knitting pretty things.
stacygeekstatting
Tatting is 'knot' fun (and not a lost art) thanks to libraries!
bettygeeksbread
I love to make bread, all kinds. I started out making it because we had none, now I am going to school for it. I think that the smell of rising dough is awesome!
kayteegeeksprom
I come to the library all the time for homework, essays and projects. But prom always seems to end up in my search bar...looking at dresses and hairdos. I look forward to it in May of 2012.
stonegeeksmusic
I've been involved in music since I was five. I started taking guitar lessons when I was eight, and fell in love with it. Since then, I've been looking for new music like and addict. The library has new CDs coming in all the time.
leahgeekssinging
Books have always been a safe haven for me. Anytime something was wrong or something didn't go my way, everything worked itself out in a hundred-some pages in my favorite book. I geek a lot of things, but singing is probably the biggest one. I pretty much sing to every song I hear; I can't help it, just like I can't help loving reading.
kimberleygeeksvolunteering&reading
The Troy Public Library has it all! The learning possibilities and programs are endless—from a new language to history to workout programs/nutrition. I volunteer here and always find something new. There is a book for job opportunities in the computer center. When my daughter was small, I always took advantage of the various programs, which were interesting and interactive, which she enjoyed immensely; henceforth due to budget cuts, they are no more.
I would like to share with library personnel that my sister-in-law in North Carolina had one of the local radio stations publicize the need for funding one of their libraries. For every person who called in offering their opinion of the use of a library, the radio station donated funds to the library. I can't remember if it was a $1 or more for every person who called in. If anyone has contact with a local radio station, you may wish to see if the station would do this to raise some funds for the library, so it can institute some of those children's programs, which were lost to funding.
jeffgeeksfirefighting
I use the library to help our firefighters gain access to valuable firefighting information. By utilizing our library, we are able to get training videos, books, and information from the National Fire Academy library and FEMA! This helps save our community thousands of dollars each year!
kevingeeksboardgames
Playing board games is my mainstay hobby. People ask, 'What kind of games do you play?' Probably games you have not heard of. Some game clubs in Metro Detroit actually meet up at local libraries. Gaming is a great social activity to express your competitive edge, and it's an opportunity to use the library as a community center.
cullengeeksbaseball
From a young age, I have played baseball, and as the 2012 baseball season has started, I am totally psyched to see how the rest of the season will play out and how my Detroit Tigers will do! Baseball also brings me close with many of my friends, and my father and brother. It is America's national pastime and my most favorite way to spend my time!
rosemarygeeksreading
I love reading no matter where I am or what I'm doing. If I have no books to read at my house, I go to the library. Thank god for my library.
donnageekschickens
We started out raising chickens by accident and now I love my girls! I use the library to research how best to care for them and for new egg recipes. Yum! I love working at the library. Every day is an adventure and I learn something new as I help others. Come by and visit some time!
jessgeekscrafts
I love the huge diversity a library brings to crave my desire for crafts! By opening many 'how-to' books on crafts, I not only learn something new, such as crocheting, painting, sewing etc., but I get to use my imagination to come up with stylish and fun crafts! I'm so grateful for my library!
jackygeekspiecharts&spreadsheets
I love making spreadsheets for everything, from finances to our weekly menu. I love seeing everything divided into pie charts, and then I like to plan how I will perfect the pie chart.
hangeekslibraryscience
I am a university student with a major in library science. It has completely changed my view about libraries and how they can be funded. Maybe I will become a good librarian.
michellegeeksmovies
I love movies and media so much that when I returned to school to finish a degree, I decided to study film!
tylergeeksbuilding
I have always wanted to be an architect, and building and designing is a step to that. My public library has lots of books on different types of architecture.
jimgeeksbookclubs
A really exciting book club can bring the community together. By choosing an eclectic collection of books, participants are introduced to new authors, new ideas and new stories.
allisongeeksfrench
I geek French because my parents are Canadian and bilingual, and I've always loved the language. I love meeting exchange students who come to my school from France or stay at my house to go to UD for English lessons, and I absolutely love having French class first period everyday in the library! J'aime le francais dans la bibliotheque!
ashantigeeksboys
My story is that boys are soooooooo cute and handsome (some), and they help you when they can and they are loving.
pamelageeksleadership
As a leader and author of a book on leadership, I value the characteristics that make and develop caliber of leaders with the tools and passion to be effective in leading others powerfully.
montanageeksforensicscience
I am hoping to be a forensic scientist someday, science is literally my life.
molliegeeksdystopianyoungadultliterature
Most of what I read these days is young adult literature, and I've developed a taste for dystopian lit—all of that post-apocalyptic government-controlled stuff.
bekahgeeksbeingamommy
I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Kylie five months ago and every day I thank her for making me a mommy! I have never loved anyone or anything this much in my life!
karengeekspleinairpainting
The library is the place to check out books, DVDs, audio books on the great artists, art techniques. It's where to start to begin your art odyssey!
heavengeekssketching
I started sketching when I was young. I did a few art classes, but found no comfort in them. I would randomly sketch in class, and now that I am on my own, I can sketch more freely and comfortably.
taniageekscardmaking
I have valued the public library since I was a small child. My best memories are of hanging out in the children's section. I love the concept and principle behind the public library so much I became a public librarian!
abbiegeeksknitting
I love knitting because it's creative, productive and beautiful. Knitting also helps me control my anxiety and depression, which is a huge bonus.
breannageeksart&manga
I have been reading manga for a long time, but I have also been drawing for a long time. My older sister got me into reading manga. I thought they were so cool, so I started looking up drawings on the computer that people had done, and I have been drawing ever since. I practiced a lot. I would draw something over and over until I thought it was right. When I see art work, it makes me want to work even harder on my art, so I can become an art legend when I'm older.
alexandrageeksanime&manga
I have always loved anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese graphic novels) since I was younger. My love of these has fueled my desire to learn more about the culture and the language.
juliegeekslearning
I love reading and learning new things. Everything I read seems to lead me to another topic or subtopic to research and read about at my awesome local library.
jessicageeksdancing
I have taken dance since I was four years old and my mom always told me I begged her to take lessons. I geek dancing because it is my way of expressing myself!
kaylageeksreading
I love reading books that inspire me to do great things for the world.
kristengeeksbooks
I am an avid reader. I will read anything, and everything. My favorite right now is 'The Hunger Games Trilogy.'
torigeekswriting
I've been an artist ever since I was little. My dad has been one of my influences. I write more often than anything, and I think that there's always another story to tell.
maggiegeeksvolunteering
I've been going to the library ever since I can remember, and honestly some of my best memories are at the library. I am now the only youth volunteer at my library, and I try so hard to promote other youth volunteers! Being a volunteer, I don't just see the outside, with books and programs, but I see the making and the organizing of all of it! Let me tell you, it's a dang lot of work! Lately, my library has been trying to get a levy, and I don't think people realize how much the public library actually contributes to our community. Libraries and librarians are just as important as firefighters or senators. Libraries save lives!
cheyennegeeksexploring
I love discovering things I've never seen before. The excitement of seeing something new and unknown is just wonderful.
heathergeeksanythingcreative
I'm into a variety of art and crafty things including knitting, painting, sketching, photography, ATCs, scrapbooking, etc.
eniyahgeekssinging
I have always loved to sing. Singing is my life. I love to sing every day. I sing in the shower, at the dinner table, and I even sing in the car. My mom says I'm like the radio singing machine. Well, I just told you what I like to do in my spare time.
douglasgeekseverything
First, it was scuba diving...then kayaking, then mountain climbing, then microscopics, scifi TV shows, aviation, computers and now I'm looking for something new!
petergeekscomputers
I love computers. I started learning about them at age five. At age 14, I started coding, and six years later I'm building them.
cindygeeksromance
I love to read books with happy endings. In romance novels, the hero and heroine always win, the bad guy always gets what he deserves, money troubles go away and there's always a happy ending. Just the way I like it.
craiggeeksanimals
I've always liked all kinds of animals. I've almost always had some kind of pet.
marjageeksdancing
I have always had a good sense of beat and rhythm, and would dance around every chance I got when I was young. Now I am a middle aged mother of three who still likes to dance, but doesn't get much time for it. When I do have the chance, I like to challenge myself to the most recent dance video games. My daughters usually will compete with me (and they usually win, sigh), but my son will not. Go figure. He does like to watch and make fun of me though...and I don't care. Glad I can provide him with some laughter.
michellegeeksreading
I have always found great escape in books. I can take a vacation without leaving the house!
kamigeekscakedecorating
I love making sweets beautiful and fun. It's especially fun to make yummy things look like something completely different...like sand pail or vegetable cupcakes, and sock monkey and monster cakes.
stephaniegeeksknitting
I love creating something useful out of just a ball of string!
zackgeeksfriedchicken
My name is Zack. I just love fried chicken. KFC is my home away from home. I eat chicken for every meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chicken is my best friend. I GEEK FRIED CHICKEN!
lorigeeksbaking
I love creating wonderful goodness to share with my family and friends.
elainegeeksbeaches
I would love to be a beach bum, but the pay is not so great. Walking in the sand is great exercise. There is nothing like relaxing in the sun with a good book.
melaniegeeksgardening
I love to work in our garden, and canning and freezing food for my family.
stephanygeeksanimals
I have always loved animals and love to play with them, and even show them at the fair!
shellygeeksscotland
I went on a hiking tour of the Scottish Highlands and would like to go back.
jennifergeekscrafts
I loooove, love crafts! I like to make homemade cards, love to crochet, love to make lots of things for my friends, family and home. It relaxes me and makes me happy.
lizgeeksrescuedogs
I love to help and foster, and adopt stray dogs that really need a new home.
cierageeksmusic
Ever since I was little, I have been impressed in music. Maybe one day I will get the courage to sing in front of my whole school...then maybe even the entire world!
janicegeeksballroomdancing
My husband and I took a free group lesson in ballroom dancing three years ago just to try it. We loved it and have been taking lesson ever since. We go dancing every weekend and take lessons at least once a week, and practice almost every day. The complex steps help keep us thinking, the exercise is wonderful, we meet wonderful people at dances, the music is everything from 100 years ago to the present, and it brings us closer as a couple. LOVE LOVE LOVE to dance!
kenyageeksnature
I geek many things, but nature is the biggest thing. Animals and plants, they're just so amazing and we can learn a lot about them and how they can help us. I'm going to try my hardest to help save the rain forest and all the little creatures that live there.
stevengeekswords
In any language, words are the seeds of the spirit's harvest. It is poetic said that way, maybe, but Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, were each alive, would likely have agreed. Language evolves. Words evolve. Living beings evolve. I am no zombie! Give me words!
donrellgeeksdjla
The struggle of one disc jockey. The hardships and the parties just for the love of music.
aprilgeeksreading
Reading wraps us into the world of facts or creative imagination. From fiction to nonfiction and drama to poetry, it can bring us happiness or sadness. Ever since I could remember reading young adult books, a world of imagination suddenly came about. Start reading to get your imagination going!
chrisgeeksmovies
Every living and breathing human being out there lives a life that matters to them, yet not everyone is satisfied with or excited by their life completely. Whether it's horror or romance or action or emotion that we seek, whatever we yearn for can be found through the art and skill of vivid story-telling which exists in the vast, complex, multi-layered, and ultimately unlimited world that is the cinema.
samanthageeksthesky
Our earthbound skies dance above us with a rhythmic precision and breathtaking intricacy that taunts and inspires our race for greater and greater knowledge. Each night the Moon, our sister world, travels across our sky waxing and waning in its sunlight bath. The planets, those luminous 'wandering stars' remind us of our own vibrance in the dark universe and of our connection to the Sun and its life-giving warmth. I geek the sky each night as the sun disappears beyond the Western horizon and tiny dots of burning light come popping to life in the sapphire night. Silver moon, twinkling stars, tiny racing satellites...What will YOU see tonight?
katpandageeksfilmsoundtracks
Children's and youth librarian who spends too much on gigs, cds and movies.
hilarygeeksscifi
Whether it's Time Lords or lost Earthlings hitchhiking through space, science fiction has always held a special place in my life. It isn't just entertainment—it's a reflection of the human condition. It brings me hope for the future and an eagerness to understand the unknown.
marigeekswriting
I have had the imagination of a writer since I was little! The start of my passion in writing was when I was 10! When I would not only write, but act in role playing games with my brother. I found out that my creativity comes up more when I have a pen poised to write on paper. Now that I'm 18, I love to write fantasy/science fiction, realistic and historical fiction. So, my creativity is normally sparked when I listen to music, look outside at nature and look at other books/art!
michellegeeksmyfamily&myjob
I have a 13 year-old son and a husband who will soon be 50. I love them both very much. I also work in a long-term care facility as a state tested nurse aide taking care of elderly people. I consider my job to be the ministry that God has given me and he has blessed me so much with the relationships I have developed with the people I care for.
mariangeekseconomics
Understanding how our economy works is critical to understanding why we are in dire straits now. I love helping people through the quagmire of misinformation that is out there. The heart, soul, and spirit of a good librarian is the search for truth.
deegeekshomerenovations
I love taking an unloved, older house and bringing it back to life. The library is a great place to find resources for just about every project that I've tried.
pamelageekslearning
To be a real change agent in any area of life, you must be a constant learner. Your love for knowledge, information and reading will spur you on to be a 'difference maker' and great contributor to making life meaningful. I geek learning until you breathe your last breathe!
wendygeekshomeeducation
My two children are educated at home, but you could say that we are often educated at our library, the Bangor Public Library in Bangor, Maine. I say 'we' because this journey is an education for me, too! Not only does the library have excellent and helpful materials on homeschooling, it has what we need for any and every subject we're interested in learning about! It's not uncommon for someone in our home to say, 'I want to know more about volcanoes! or 'What was King George III really like?' or 'Could I please see some more Norman Rockwell drawings?'... off we trot to the BPL to dig up some treasures! This is not to mention the fiction we read from there that transforms our imaginations and inspires our play. We LOVE our local library!
amygeekspolitics
It's awesome that 2012 is an election year! I am a political junkie and have enjoyed watching the debates and following the caucuses and Super Tuesday. I geek politics because it is so important to the future of our country.
jennifergeeksstories
Stories come in many forms and I love them all. I have taught my daughter to love them as well. All stories have a sliver of truth to them. When a story teller begins their tail, there is an air if magic in the room.
gilbertgeekslanguagelearning
I love languages. How they sound and how the words come together. Someone once described it like jewels in the mouth, and that's what the language learning process is for me: jewels in the mouth.
laurengeeksdystopianfiction
It all started when I read 'The Hunger Games' a year and a half ago. Since then, I've been crazy about dystopian fiction, reading every new release I can afford to buy. (Thank God for libraries.) I think that dystopias are wonderful literature settings with great, brave characters and imagination everywhere. The author can imagine anything they want!
kathryngeekslanguages
Français, 日本語, 中文, English, Español, العربية, and all the other languages that make this world so great. From the grammar and syntax to vocabulary, I love it all and want to know it all.
jennifergeeksinternationalmysteries
Reading is my habit and I love mysteries that take me to a country or city I've never been to. So, when I really want to get away from it all, I head for international mysteries. So many mysteries, so little time!
cassiegeeksbeaches
I spent many happy summers in Galilee, Rhode Island, a small fishing village on the coast. Later, my family and I traveled with my dad when he was in the military. One thing our travels always had in common was the beach trips. No matter where we were, we could find the ocean's shore. East, west, south, and even in Japan! I love learning about preserving our world's greatest resource and its creatures. I love swimming, beach combing, painting, writing and camping...on the beach! I geek the library resources on beach travel, ocean conservation and sea life.
jacquigeeksgadgets
Tech, kitchen, ridiculous contraptions that serve very little purpose, but leave me in awe of the way the human mind creates!
charltongeeksscouts
I have been in Boy Scouts since 1st grade (that's the Tiger rank). Now that I am in serious Boy Scouts, not Cub Scouts, there is going to be many opportunities to help the community, state and country. My hope is to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, and hope to, in the distant future, present my own Boy Scouts.
michaelgeeksaustralianfootball
What can I say? Growing up in the shadows of Melbourne's 'VFL' Park, naturally I developed a love of footy. It's in the blood of the city I grew up in.
carageeksvampires
When I first saw the movie 'Interview With a Vampire' I was about eight or nine years old. Ever since then, I have been absolutely obsessed with them. From 'Twilight' to 'Dracula', if it has vampires in it, I'm either watching it or reading it!
tammygeekscrochet
I'm the full-time caregiver for my mom, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, so I turned my crochet crafting into a passion! I love to crochet little animals and toys called 'amigurumi,' and also crochet caps and booties for preemies at our local hospital.
dianageeksfossils
I have always been around fossils. I think I got it from my mom. She has the house filled with them. Coral, bones, leaf imprints, everything. She used to take us to rocky places. (One time she took us to a place that was going to be apartments, and I found a fossil. The museum paid us about a hundred dollars for it…can't remember what it was). Or cliffs made of fossils. It was awesome, hanging upside down on a cliff with a chisel and a bag…that’s upside down with a button top! (Hey! Don't want them to fall out when you get back to the top!) Heh heh heh...
honorgeekslibraries
As a young girl in NYC, I would spend hours in the public library totally immersed in books. I love libraries and I love to read books! By the way, I grew up to be a librarian.
franciegeeksgenealogy
I love researching and discovering things about my ancestors. It is like a treasure hunt, you never know what you'll uncover. I discovered that my paternal great granddad was born on the ship crossing from Ireland.
moxiegeekscreativity
I have always been the one to think creatively and sometimes I go a little overboard with things, but that is the way I like it. I love to sing, dance, read and write. So, If I had to narrow all of my loves down to one word, it would be creative!
rachaelgeeksmusic
Ever since I was younger, I've had music in my life. When I was really young, my mom used to sing with me to get me to do what she wanted. Now I'm a big part of music at my school and listen to it all the time!
brandongeeksunblackmetal
I love unblack metal music (Christian black metal). I want to start an unblack metal band. My library helps me look up vocal techniques, bands as examples, and ways to get noticed. It has really been helping me.
vickiegeeksrecipes
I like to collect recipes and try new recipes all the time on my family. I also am involved in our libraries cookbook club. Each month we meet and bring a dish we have prepared. Each month is a different subject or topic. It is a lot of fun and who doesn't like to eat!
livanageekscreativewriting
I am a college student who chose to become a published author as a career choice and lifetime priority.
mariannegeeksdumbquestions
I work as a reference assistant in our public library and I've learned so much about users 'library anxiety' by visiting larger metropolitan libraries. Like any typical library user, I look for a map of the library I'm visiting or signage to lead me where I want to go. If I don't find either, I approach a desk and ask a question. So often library users preface their query with, 'This might sound like a dumb question...' and as both a library user and library employee, I embrace all 'dumb questions' because the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.
edwingeeksanime
I have loved anime ever since I was a little kid in Mexico and it has become part of my identity. I love the fact that libraries provide this form of art to the public in manga and DVDs.
pedrogeeksmanga
I started reading manga when I was 12. I got hooked quickly. Now I read it at every chance I get. I'll read online, at the library and at home. They help me relax when I'm stressed or give me something to do when I'm bored.
janicegeeksacting
I have wanted to be an actor most of my life, but I was too shy to really get into it until my senior year of high school. The library is invaluable to actors, as there are not only thousands of scripts to read and pull monologues from, but reading fiction from a wide variety of authors broadens your creativity and vocabulary and non-fiction helps with researching a character and/or time period. Plus, you can check out movies! How could an actor not love the library?
kategeeksleapfrog
As a mom to a kindergartener, I am amused by today's creative playground equipment. In my day, things were decidedly more low-tech. Playground equipment consisted of cement barrels (typically used in road construction) and my personal favorite—tractor tires. The tractor tires were buried into the ground and the kids would leapfrog over them. I was the queen of leapfrog!
dianageeksflowers
Years ago, I was a floral designer, but the hours with small children was too demanding. Finally after the children are grown, educated and married, I am finally working again in an environment that brings love, joy and brightens up any dreary day. And not to mention the fragrance! So whether inside or out, take time to stop and smell the roses! Check out your local library for garden clubs and demonstrations to learn more about brightening your day!
suegeeksnotyourordinarybookgroup
This book group is run by my local library, Bangor Public Library in Maine. It has introduced me to a wealth of new titles, plus some really great women who have become my friends. The group meetings are a highlight of my month and always leave me feeling blessed to have found such a great group.
melageeksreading&knitting&crocheting
I remember having to read about Helen Keller when I was in 6th grade. It was supposed to be a two-week reading project and I finished the book in one night! I was hooked. I always have a book with me no matter where I go. It’s like Linus and his blanket; books are such an extension of me that family and friends will comment if I don’t have one in my hand. The only time I put down a book is to knit or crochet. The library provides great resource for all my hobbies.
janegeeksdigitalmedia
My public library is amazing for providing a range of with audio books, music and e-books. I love to read, but I also have to get chores done and commute. These resources mean I can read and do dishes at the same time! Love it!
francinegeekscats
I'm a librarian and I geek cats! Yeah, I know, that's the old-school image of the dowdy librarian whose only friend is a cat, but I have people friends—many of whom have cats. One thing I like about cats is that they're always thinking of some creative new activity or something to be curious about, the same kind of thinking librarians like to encourage in our patrons through library activities, as well as reference-service, collection-development, etc., which constantly evolves in new directions along with human knowledge and endeavor.
margiegeeksgenealogylibraries
Serious genealogy researchers know that libraries, especially those with genealogy collections, are the go-to source for databases, historic atlases, gazetteers and a multitude of resources. When it comes to information 'it's not all on the Internet.' I volunteer at my local genealogy society's library which is housed at our local public library. It's a perfect community partnership. More research books—bring it on—I'm ready to read at the library.
sarahgeeksknitting
I love picking out terrific yarn and finding the perfect pattern. There is something wonderful about molding a simple yarn into a beautiful or unique project for a loved one.
yvettegeeksthemarines
My husband is in the Marines and we live on base. I love it here. I'm very proud of all the Marines and other service men and women.
virginiageekstravel
I love to travel. I have been to Germany, Holland, Austria, England, Hong Kong and the Bahamas, and 38 of the contiguous United States. Lots of other places I would love to go, the history and people are fascinating! Oh, and last but not least, Canada! Oh yeah!
alexandriageekshockey
Sports has always been my life. Hockey, soccer and lax have been my outlets for all my emotions. Whenever I step on the ice or the field, everything vanishes away and I am one with the game, and all I do is give my all. If it's not broken, I can play and I do.
donnageeksscrapbooking
I love the creative process and seeing how I have changed in style and skill over time. I am documenting our lives: events, celebrations, likes and dislikes. I even record thoughts, feelings, old memories and just everyday moments. It is journaling with both words and pictures.
virginiageekshistoricalfiction
Love reading about Henry VIII, Elizabeth, etc.
lydiageeksoldcameras
I love old cameras. They are so fascinating, but film is expensive. Maybe one day film will be used again. I think that would be really cool.
susangeeksremodeling
Without the library, remodeling my home would have cost so much more. With the books, I was able to save huge amounts of labor costs.
janinageekstattoos
I have two tattoos, each sharing important parts of my life. One represents my family and the other represents my favorite children's book. I am also a children's librarian who is passionate about literacy.
jeangeeksthirdthursdaybookclub
Books I would not normally read have opened my eyes to other cultures, different types of families and unusual situations in life, which can be serious, humorous, sad and thought provoking.
jonngeeksnonviolence
I live in a community where violence is a problem in the youth. My goal is to take my nonprofit organization (Drop Weapons Raise Children) and spread nonviolence awareness to all local community high schools, middle schools and elementary schools around Michigan, and soon the nation.
abbygeeksantiques
Every antique has a story. I love thinking about who originally owned it when it was in its prime. Somebody played with that or someone worked with that, some kid saved his change for weeks to buy that or this was a part of someone's life.
caitlyn geeksfairytales
Whether it was 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Beauty and the Beast' or the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, I've always marveled at the unique and fantastical worlds people can create.
laineegeeksmythology
I love throwing myself into the myths of the world and being taken to far off places where mythical creatures are everyday.
agathageeksreading
When I was little, I didn't play on soccer teams or do karate. I didn't have the opportunity to do such things, so I ended up reading. Reading is my version of TV.
laurageeksmysteries
There is no better way to escape your world than by visiting someone else’s. If you are going to escape, why not make it exciting. When I read a mystery, I become the cop or the detective or the bounty hunter. I so geek a good mystery!
ericgeeksguns&thelaw
I grew up with guns and I enjoy using and learning about them. I am also fascinated about the law and our rights. The Constitution is an amazing, well written and well thought out document. Designed to be upgraded as needed, it doesn't give us rights, it recognizes and protects them.
beckigeeksorigami
Folding paper into art forces you to slow down, breathe deeply, create and solve. It's the ultimate therapy.
heathergeeksroleplayinggames
I love RPGs. What's not to love about creating your WOW character and playing them? How about creating your own world and playing in it! There's so much inspiration to be found in the library. Everything from mythology to "Twilight" can and has been used as a mine to generate story and character ideas, and to create and bring to life a world for my friends and I to play in.
stellageekslana
Lana's my kid (dog). She's incredible. We found her one day on the corner and the rest is history. She's a joy and makes us smile every day.
christygeeksbirthcontrolrights
I join planned parenthood and their sponsors in defending the right to birth control and abortions. I'm not debating any religiousness here, only the facts. And the facts are that we need these availabilities. Each person has to make their choice, but we must have birth control and abortions for females to choose. There are many many abortions and millions on birth control. Some need financial assistance. Some need counseling. The facts are that we are not able to feed, educate or protect the children and teens and adults that we have. Why would we then force those people, and anyone else, to have even more children. Let religion stay in the home, let the government look at real facts and not opinions in this case.
eringeeksmykids
They are everything. I don't even know how to answer when someone asks what my interests are. 'Well, my 2 year old is into cars, so I guess that.'
victorgeekspresentations
My library often has presentations on health, speech-making, history and other topics of interest. These events are free.
jerrigeeksknitting
I fell in love with knitting and my library, and the MEL program gave me ample ideas to feed my addiction. I now have socks and sweaters in progress.
lucindageekstrikappa
Our local librarians came to a Tri Kappa meeting and made a presentation about the services they offer. Following the insightful presentation our members secretly wrote down what they geek. We put the responses in a box and then tried to guess which Tri Kappa sister said 'I geek ____.' It was a great way to get to know our members a little better. It was great fun! Thanks to the Brownstown librarians for an informative presentation.
fawngeekswitchcraft
In the beginning, it was difficult finding information about alternative religions when I was a young person exploring my spirituality. It was the library which taught me how to be a more discerning researcher, especially in this topic where there is so much misinformation.
francesgeeksmoviesofthethirties&forties
Those early movies focus on the story and the characters, rather than special effects and explosions. And what wonderful stories they are. I look for the same thing in books. My favorite books are always character driven...with unique stories.
mollygeekshumanpsyche
I love to learn about why people think the way they think and the reasons they do what they do. The library is a treasure trove of works by the most current explorers about who we are and why.
obuchigeeksgum
I love gum and the library. I can check out all the books that I want for free.
milliegeeksphysics
l love physics. I started liking it when I was really young, about 8-9 years old, and I never stopped trying to learn new things.
thelmageeksvideogames
I love my video games. I'm always at the library looking for info on new video games.
brandigeeksyoungadultliterature
I was an English teacher at the local high school and then became the librarian at one of the local middle schools. I began reading YA lit so that I could relate to what my students were reading, have conversations with them and recommend books. Now, I choose YA over adult all the time and cannot stop reading YA lit!
lynnegeekssciencefiction
I enjoy the stories and art with the wild imagination of the creators in novels, movies, TV series and illustration books.
peggygeeksukuleles
I have been learning to play the ukulele for almost a year. That means that I know more than when I started, but also know more about what I do not know! I am always reading about ukuleles, ukulele players, ukulele makers, music for ukulele, You Tubes of ukulele players and performances and lots more. I geek ukuleles!
sharyngeeksrocks
I study and collect unusual rocks and crystals. I check out books that talk about rocks and minerals and how they are formed in the Earth. Rocks and crystals are beautiful and they are born in a violent way. They take thousands of years to form and sometimes contain fossils. Crystals are used in watches and computer chips. Some people believe that rocks and crystals contain energy. Others believe they contain nature spirits. Personally, I believe that everything is an expression of Christ whom the Bible says is the word from which all things were made in the Gospel of John.
emilygeekshistory
My grandparents are both museum curators and ever since I was little, I have been around and loved all their antiques. When I entered school I started to learn about history and loved it. I currently am looking for a college where I can study to be a history teacher.
tylergeeksbaseball
I have been entranced by the game of baseball for the entirety of my 20 years on earth. My birth announcement was in the form of a baseball card and I still remember that slightly musty smell of "100 Best Baseball Players of All Time"—the first book I ever checked out with my library card. Now a young adult, I've delved into the baseball blogosphere; I write detailed analyses of players and teams using new-age stats. I've morphed into a Detroit Tigers super fan and I don't see any end in sight.
bethgeeksanimation
I've loved animation since I was a kid and even decided to pursue it for my undergrad. I work in a library now and continue learning all I can about animation and the innovations that have been made since I left. I love having access to the latest books on my craft and the ability to share my enthusiasm for both my library and animation whenever I can.
kristyngeeksgreene
I have my BA in English, and am especially fond of Brit Lit. I love their dry sense of humor and directness. Graham Greene had a clear, concise writing style which makes me grab onto every word and sentence. I love the way he wrote short stories. There always seems to be at least one viable message in his themes for each reader that reads him.
tylergeeksoceanliners
I started geeking ocean liners from the very first second I heard about Titanic and, in time, I got introduced to all the ocean liners. I love the library here in Cicero, Indiana, because I hang out here a lot, whether I'm using the computer or reading books on ocean liners. I also love the fact that the decor reminds me of the library on Cunard's RMS Lusitania.
dellgeekssimplicity
Nothing is ever as hard as it seems. Sit and ponder and your answer is usually simple, even if it takes you forever to find the answer.
marygeekstravel
I love to travel. I have been to Germany, Italy and Australia and loved all three trips! I want to explore Canada next!
nancygeekscooking
Cooking healthy food is my passion, and teaching others to cook is my job!
donnageekslanguages
I love culture and languages. I became hooked on Korean Dramas after watching a few that I reserved at the library! Well, one thing led to another and now I am learning Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Ki-Swahili. I truly geek languages.
christinegeeksjane
I've been an avid reader and stalwart fan of Jane Austen since college. Civility rocks!
stevegeekszombies
Ever since I first saw George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" I've been hooked on zombies. It doesn't matter if they are in movies, comics or books, the undead never fail to fascinate me. Color this librarian geeked on zombies!
n.dominicgeeksthekamau
Understanding that my real history started on a different continent, so unmasking these hidden truths is a way of life and awareness!
aarongeeksscifi
I've loved scifi every since I was a kid. The very first book I read that got me hooked was Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers.
terrygeeksbeading
I've loved playing with beads since I was a little girl. Now I have learned many techniques through books and classes. I love it! I made the jewelry for my daughter's wedding party. To me, it is very relaxing and fun. If I didn't have to work, I know I would be a jewelry artist. Maybe someday . . .
gracegeeksreading
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. I still love it now!
damitrigeekshollandlops
We've had our Holland Lop bunny for four months now, and he's part of our family—or warren, in rabbit-speak! I love to connect with others who also own rabbits and talk about all that rabbits do. I'm becoming a geek of these cute little critters!
brendageeksdiy
As the oldest out of three siblings of divorced parents, I instantly took on the role of 'fix it' person. The need to try to fix anything that appeared to be in need of fixing or refurbishing.
I love it when things work, from the simplest to the most complex of things. I remember my first set of tools...a butter knife, a pair of cutting shears and a Phillips screwdriver.
Since that time, I have graduated to being a part of four 'Women Build' Habitat for Humanity projects where I now proudly carry my tool belt with 'real' tools.
jeannegeeksgenealogy
I work in local history at my library and love helping people find their roots!
sarahgeeksenglish
I've always wanted to write a book. You can look through countless notebooks of mine and see failed attempts at novellas starting from when I was five years old. They increased in length as time went on. I've never been able to completely finish a story because the characters became so real to me that I couldn't just leave them.
I appear to have superlative (ooh, big word) skill in English/Lit class, but that's because I admire the minds and thought patterns of the people we study and want to be exactly like them someday.
I love to diagram sentences. I read the dictionary for fun. I learn new words because it's exciting to me. I'm a geek, and I'm proud of it.
krissygeeksgraphicnovels
I have been reading the graphic novels Cirque du Freak and they are great! The series is also a 12-book novel, turned into the graphic novels. The plot line is amazing, and it is a great read.
coriegeeksrollercoasters
I go to Cedar Point every year with my friends and family. It is a ton of fun and we make so many great memories.
zhanegeeksmusic
Music is a language that everyone in the world can understand. It is life, friendship and happiness. It tells stories of hardship and the overcoming of trials people may find themselves in. It gives us hope and courage, life and happiness, strength and confidence. Music is my life.
jennifergeeksharvestingforthehungry
My first adventure into the inner world of non-profits came to me as Faith Feeds, a non-profit I helped start with two others as a shared passion. It opened the door to great friends and a new appreciation of my community. We decrease waste of fresh produce through gleaning and delivering to people at risk for hunger. I have always loved to garden and reading books about gardening and trying to grow new things. That leads to too much produce for just my family! Now I grow food to donate. Learn more at www.faithfeedslex.org.
sharyngeeksgenealogy
I like to do genealogy research. Using Ancestry.com, Ancestry.com Library Edition, Rootsweb.org and a few other genealogy Web sites, I have found 192 ancestors, including many living relatives whom I have never met. A cousin in Michigan (that I met through Ancestry.com) and I are planning a family reunion this year. The stories that research reveals from time-to-time have led me to relatives in nearly every state in the U.S., and unlikely origins in Ireland and Paris, France.
Through seeing descriptions of slaves, I discovered my unacknowledged European ancestry. For most of my life, I thought of myself as African-Native American and longed only to know what tribes my people originated from on both sides. However, I have discovered blacks described as Mulattos in every generation back to 1820, and this slave was described as 'yellow.' You never know what you will find. I also traveled to Mississippi and saw the land that my ancestors have owned and farmed since before the 1800s. I was shocked to find a prime piece of real estate that formed part of the downtown 'historic' district in Mississippi. My search continues.
brindageekskhcpl
I moved to Kokomo from Maryland two years ago. The first thing I did was look for the local library. At that time it was housed in an elementary school. I have found so many enjoyable books on the subjects I enjoy, and many new authors, as well as my favorites. The librarians and technicians are always on top of their game when I need help. I received a Kindle for Christmas, but it's still in the box, as I so enjoy my trips to KHCPL!
megangeekscanning
I dig making my produce from the garden all winter. I can find the Ball guide, Barbara Kingsolver recipes and all the cookbooks I need at the library. And if the tomatoes are cooperating, I can always check the gardening books and magazines.
kimberlygeeksgreatnonfictionnarratives
George Orwell, John Steinbeck and Mark Twain might be best known for their fiction, but I LOVE their true firsthand accounts of real life in the 20th century... all available at the library. Truth is often stranger, deeper and more colorful than fiction!
kimberlygeeksgiraffes
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on earth... and, I think, the most beautiful! Giraffes give birth standing up, and the six-foot-tall, 100-150 lb. baby falls 5-6 feet to the ground! Eventually, it will grow up to have six-foot-long legs, a six-foot, 600-pound neck, a 21-inch tongue, and a two-foot-long, 25-pound heart. Even though the giraffe's neck is so long, it has the same number of vertebrae (7) in it as a human's neck! Giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour, and no two giraffes have exactly the same spots. I geek Giraffa camelopardalis!
andreageeksplotthounds
My dog came to me as a rescue puppy, so we knew nothing of her history. She has grown into a beautiful and energetic dog. We identified her breed and learned about her temperament, and other characteristics that helped us to understand her and become better dog 'parents' by looking at the books and searching the internet at our rural public library.
susangeeksgpstreasurehunting
Haven't done Geocaching yet. Gonna do it when I retire, already have a great carved walking stick. I love to read about the fun it is to find that one particular place on earth others visit.
georgegeekscoins
They bring me back in history. They commemorate leaders and events. They were there.
shannongeeksbroadwaymusicals
I've listened to and attended Broadway musicals with my mom since I was little. At my library, I can check out the soundtrack to all of my favorite musicals and sample new musicals before I purchase the soundtrack.
taylorgeeksreadingbooks
I geek reading because it puts you in a imaginational world.
nickgeeksnoisemusic
Sonic explosions, feedback, electronic equipment being pushed far beyond their limits. Yeah, noise music is cool!
nikkigeekshulahooping
First of all, the library ROCKS! Hooping, also called hoop dancing, has been awesome for my mind and body! There is so much to learn.
charlenegeekssquirrels
I geek squirrels because I enjoy watching their playfulness and their industrious activities.
darylgeekspainting
I've loved painting since I was a little girl. I still am, I'm nine years old.
masageeksspirographs
I geek spirographs because making designs like that is both creative and relaxing at the same time.
deborahgeeksjewelry
Jewelry is a great way to communicate part of your personality without saying a word and appreciate other eras.
lilygeeksmarxbrosbooks&blogging
I am crazy about all the classic Marx Brothers movies. I just love the puns, jokes and songs. I've loved books since I was a baby, and blogging lets me talk more about both subjects.
jasongeeksprogramming
I started developing scripts, programs, and Web sites when I was 15. Ten years later, I still love it!
amygeeksalaskangothic
I write supernatural stories based in Alaska. They're psychologically scary—more like Lovecraft and William Hope Hodgson than anything like you'd see recently in 'horror movies.' I want to scare you silly. Sometimes my characters don't appreciate that, but life's no fun without a good scare.
brendageekslighthouses
I geek lighthouses because they are beautiful, historical and romantic. It is something my husband and I enjoy together. We love looking at them in books and learning their history as well as visiting them also.
mackenziegeeksfantasynovels
I have read the Harry Potter series seven times and I'm 12 yrs old!
shaunageekslifecoaching
I started coaching in 2010 and fell in love with it. It feels good knowing that what I love doing, want to do the rest of my life, and have a natural talent for, helps others improve their own lives.
theodoregeeksforeignfrenchmovies
Adventurous spirits with a passion for things less pretty and easy.
sabrinageeksscotland
I have an opportunity to study in Scotland in June for two weeks through the University of Wisconsin. We would be studying libraries and museums in that country. Being a librarian, I love the opportunities that present themselves at my library.
abrahamgeeksfootball
I have followed the NFL for 15 years. I can answer questions about all the rules. I am studying to be a professional referee.
elishageeksmusic
I have been playing piano for eight years. Music is apart of me and I'll never part with it.
jackgeekssoccer
I have played soccer since I was little, and don't plan on stopping!
hannahgeekscheerleading
I have cheered since 5th grade and plan on continuing into college!
ashleygeeksbooks&blogging
Reading has always been a love of mine since I finally learned how to read. Libraries have been an endless source of books to me my whole life. And whenever I get the chance, I love to volunteer at the library. My best friend and I go at least once a week and help out together. Not only do I love read, but I love to share that love with other people.
I don't just blog about books, though, a lot of the stuff I blog about is life and fandoms (which ultimately comes back to books I suppose). Some of my favorite fandoms are Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Divergent, and American Horror Story. The fans are usually so welcoming and I love to have long conversations about the books we've both loved, or books that we think are similar to them. Books and blogging are endless source of entertainment for me and the library just enables my wonderful addiction to the word.
lisageekscooking&blogging
I love to cook and blog about my vegetarian way of life. The library is an invaluable resource for researching and finding recipes for my blog from cookbooks, magazines and online databases.
victorygeekssocks
I'm a true sockophile. I just LOVE socks. I try to collect the best and coolest socks I can find.
susiegeekskids
I love that the family browses through the library... everyone finds something they want... then they check out at the circulation desk. They have to pry the beautiful, colorful easy reader out of the little one's hands, making them cry or pitch a fit... just long enough to scan the barcode! It's a joyful moment for the librarian, not so much for the child, but they learn to trust us to give them back their precious book!
jamilageeksthefirstamendment
I'm a journalist. I'm a stand-up comedienne. I'm an American. Words free us, and permit us to express ourselves.
There is no institution more supportive of our democratic nation than a public library.
bethgeeksmasks
I love to collect masks from various countries, cultures and folklore. My favorites are Mexican Day of the Dead and Circque du Soleil!
amygeeksbooks&traveling
I have always loved to read and visit my town library. It was a treasure trove of places to go, from fantasy books to nonfiction books on traveling the world. Now I work in a library and it is the best place to work for me. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.
susangeekslibraries
I'm a second-generation librarian. I love connecting people with the information they need and the books they love.
glendageekspoetry
I need poetry like others need oxygen. Poetry and music are my mad passions...couldn't imagine a day without either one. Fortunately, I'm a collection management/young adult librarian by trade, so I'm able to encourage and share both my passions with our patrons. I also have a book blog where I post all things book related.
cjgeeksfantasy
Whether it is science fiction or flat out elves, I've always adored fantasy stories as a kid. I loved reading various stories whether it be about actual Greek mythology, about pointy eared adventurers trying to save the world or about an average person suddenly getting super powers. My library allowed me access to tons of these books and more as a kid. As I got older and began writing stories and other characters, it allowed me books to help me create worlds, too. Books on different things found in fantasy settings, books on different lores, myths, and religions, even books on how to write better.
Now I am on my way to a career of creating my own worlds. I create something new and fantastical every day. And I don't think I could have ever been able to write as well or create such worlds or creatures without access to these books from my local library. Thank you for helping me get further in my career as a game designer.
corygeeksnativeplants
Researching, planning and planting my garden with native plants and to benefit the climate, pollinators, and migratory birds is my passion. I could never afford to buy all the books I want to read on the subject. Luckily my local library has tons of books on the subject so I can follow my bliss without going broke.
paigegeeksbooks&boardgames
It took me a few years of school to realize that I absolutely love to read; I love reading sci-fi, horror, and humorous fiction. My desire to read led me to pursue work in a library and my MLS so I can hopefully bring a love of reading and books to others. I have been into playing board games since I was wee, starting with Monopoly and the Game of Life. Since then my love of games has grown to encompass nearly any strategy board game I can get my hands on. I geek geekdom.
patriciageeksalibrarydocumentary
After our library system closed, I became involved in an effort to open it again. From that has come a documentary film I am co-producing and directing about the role of libraries in society and how they are funded. Although I have experience as a journalist and in independent narrative film, this is my first feature-length documentary. I turned to my local (now open) library for books about how to make documentaries and how to spread the word about our film. The Web site is www.librarymovie.com
.suzannegeeksmykids
I love taking my kids to our public libraries to check out books or CDs, to attend story time, to participate in 'Lego Club,' and more. I appreciate that there is a place where they can learn and have fun at the same time. I also really appreciate that it is a place we can go that doesn't cost money since we can't afford to do a lot of other types of activities on a regular basis.
cindiegeeksthelibrary&womenscenters
I geek the library because they should be in the 'wonders of the world' along with the physical structures for the 'awe potential' they produce in people. I geek Women's Centers because women supporting women creates a better world for all.
aimeegeeksgenealogy
I am stimulated by the very process of researching and learning, so to me, libraries are and always will be central to learning. Since I am compelled to connect people with this information, I am about to start training to become a library technician.
ednageeksmyths&folklore
Since I was a child, I would reach for books with stories from different cultures—collections of tales about heroes and heroines, folklore, fables and myths. I went through a stage of obsessing over Greek mythology. I poured through the Greek myth books at my school and city libraries whenever I could. I became quite an 'expert' at the age of 10.
This paid off years later when all hope hinged on me in a team game of Trivial Pursuit. Deep within the cells of my brain lay dormant the answer to: Who was the mortal who stole fire from Mt. Olympus? After an initial freak-out moment, I blurted: Prometheus. I was a hero that day thanks, in part, to my local libraries! Today, I'm an author/illustrator whose first book is a folk tale about a mountain on the island Kaua'i.
jeanettegeeksgeography
Human geography is my nerd passion. I love reading Doreen Massey, David Harvey, the journal Antipode, and everything geography-related!
cynthiageekscrochet
There is something amazing about watching a simple piece of string (yarn) evolve into something functional and attractive. The true beauty is in knowing that I created and item with my own two hands that will be around for generations. My friends and family insist that their gifts are handmade by me. I'm convinced that they can actually feel the love I put into every item. Since I am a person of few words, I don't mind letting crochet speak for me.
kategeekscomputers
As far back as I can remember, I have always been around computers. Taking apart computers, using them and even building them. I was inspired to contribute my story because of my friend, Lukas, who geeks duck tape.
dongeekscoloredpencilart
I geek colored pencil art. I've been experimenting with colored pencils for many years. I mix colored pencils the way one mixes paint before using on paper... mix with a little white, add some gray, etc. That is what I truly enjoy (geek). Since I have no access to a home computer except here (cell phones can only take you so far), the library supplies the computers where you can Google the information (art, colors, colored pencils), and use it to your own advantage. It’s a whole new world, and truly a stress buster!
veronicageeksgraphicnovels
Since my freshman year in high school, I've been a fan of manga (Japanese comics), which is mostly refer as 'graphic novels' among librarians. Every volume I can find/read gives me the inspiration to create one amateur illustration to post online to share my adoration toward a certain character and/or series. This gave me the idea to study for a professional degree someday in publishing in order to someday work in a publishing industry that specializes in converting Japanese to English-translated manga. As of now, as a college student/part time library clerk, I sometimes give the teen librarian a heads up on the latest and possible hit series to add to the manga section.
sergiogeeksperformingarts
I love to be a part of performing arts. I have done it since i was seven years old and I plan to continue to be a part of the theatre programs in college. I have the biggest spirit and just love being in front of crowds performing.
imcalledmeegeeksvideos
I love making random vlogs about random things. I love making movies. I have ideas in the middle of anything and I write them in my little notebook. Then I get home and make practice videos and it's really fun. I hope someday I'll became famous on YouTube and if I make videos for money, I'll give some of it to local libraries.
ginnettegeekslibraries
I am on the board of our library friends group and the administrator of our Twitter account. Supporting our libraries via social media, the Internet, etc., is crucial! We need our libraries, they are free, full of information and entertainment. In Boston, the home of the first public library, we'd better set the standard.
meleciageeksmanga
I am a homeschooled kid and live in the country. I don't have much to do. So, I learned about Japanese books. I can't live a week without a Japanese magna. My most favorite has to be Godchild. Try to read manga.
misterfalcongeeksverbingnouns
I used to think that verbing nouns from was for grammar phobes. But, in between studying modalities of the future active participle and the preiterative clicks of the Bantu language, I discovered that it's alright, it's OK to verb a noun from time to time.
bkackberrygeekschoralmusic
I love listening to choral music and singing in a choir. I think the reason that it's such a spiritual and social experience is that you have to sound good with other people, you have to fit in with them. And when I sing with other people, I love the challenge of focusing on my part while listening to the beautiful mishmash of voices that we all make.
johngeekspainting&drawing
I started painting years ago, and have always used my public library to supply me with books and videos about artists, and how to paint in oil and watercolors. Some of my fav artists are Lucian Freud, Jenny Seville, Andrew Wyeth, Richard Diebenkorn...and me!
cedargeeksjapanesemangacomics
I love manga. Manga is a Japanese type of comic and I learned about manga in 2006 and I was hooked. My favorite manga is The Sands of Time 1,2 and 3. Try a manga comic today!
shawngeeksscrapbooking
I am a complete geek when it comes to scrapbooking. I can tell you about all the latest tools and gadgets. I love buying cute paper and putting together memories for my family.
noahgeeksjuvenilefiction
I love a good book especially juvenile fiction. My favorite is The Mysterious Benedict Society. What's your favorite?
juliegeeksthenonfictionsection@thelibrary
I am the children’s coordinator of a small branch library and I am happy that libraries are going to be GEEKED. I have GEEKED libraries all my life! (Especially non-fiction.)
jackgeeksbasketball
In 2009, I found out that I could go to my local health club on Sunday mornings and practice shooting baskets and if others were there to practice, I could potentially play a basketball game with three, four or five other people and get a good cardio workout for an hour or more without even thinking about working out. Also, each week I go to play basketball, I try to improve my game by talking to others. I also read techniques for improving shooting among other basketball skills on the Internet or from reading books at the library. I know now that there are mechanical methods, as well as mental approaches to learning to improve basketball skills. In addition, playing games such as Around the World, Horse and 21 help to improve my basic skills. Finally, I enjoy the social interaction with the people who have become regulars at the gym on Sundays.
kellygeekspicturebooks
I read them to children every day. I buy them by the dozen. I spend HOURS sitting in the children's section of my public library looking for the perfect ones. Now, I am attempting to write one! I am an elementary school librarian who loves picture books!
I am currently participating in a writing campaign called Picture Book Idea Month, or PiBoIdMo. There are only two days left, and I have far exceeded my 30 ideas in 30 days goal. I have thoroughly loved every minute of this experience! There is definitely a learning curve to the kid lit publishing industry, and thanks to the folks I have met through PiBoIdMo, I feel so much closer to meeting my lifelong goal of becoming a published author.
Walking into my first public library at age three was like walking into a dream. My mother read to me before I could sit up, and I couldn't wait to get my first library card. I have been an avid user of of public libraries throughout my life—both for academic and entertainment purposes. Six years ago, I decided that I wanted to become a librarian, so I went back to school, got a master's degree in library and information science, and opened a brand new elementary school library in North Texas. What an experience! I know what it takes to keep a library going—the time, the talent, and the funding. We provide essential services to our patrons. I love what I do, and I love my library!
ericgeekshiphop
My true facts is: I love hip-hop...the culture, the music, and the movement where it speaks the truth and tells it in a real feeling. One of my favorite moments in hip-hop world is break dancing. The reason is this, it made me to look back at the beginnings of my time where it was nothing, but having a good time and just enjoying myself. I've been reading the different stories from RUN DMC to Ice Cube, all day, every day. One of the advice is, 'Be true to yourself.'
A lot of artists in today's hip-hop aren't being truthful as long as they can't crossover to mainstream appeal. I've always loved break dancing and still to this day...enjoying! Everywhere I go where there's is a tournament, a break dance event is there. Hip-hop will never die in my own life. After college, I'm thinking about starting my own college course that deals with everything in hip-hop: culture, movement, dance, fashion, historical moments—all the things I've always done it for.
When today's rap music came along, it made me want to quit rapping because looking at every artist who doesn't know how to behave themselves. My thing here is to teach what's right and wrong for what to do and not to do. My advice to you is this: No matter what you've done in life, just be true to yourself and always...stay true to yourself and be yourself.
danageeksprofessionalwrestling
I am a girl, but yet I geek WWE. for those of you who do not know what that is, its world wrestling entertainment. It's so action packed and fun to follow. Plus, theres a cute guys, who wouldn't want to watch that?
laurengeeksmakeup
I absolutely LOVE makeup! I collect it and I do freelance now! I love reading books on different makeup techniques and tricks. I am also always looking for great makeup tutorials!
brettgeeksfood
I am under the age of 18 (no specifics for those creeps out there) and I loooove cooking. I have been registered in competitions and have always placed 4th or higher, couldn't do it without cookbooks though.
jennifergeeksfiber
Fiber, it's not just what's for breakfast. It's silk. It's wool. It's cotton. It's alpaca. It's what you spin using a spindle or a wheel. It's what you knit with, crochet with, quilt with, stitch with, weave with, felt with, or whatever craft with...it's a thousand possibilities all wrapped up in a single solitary word: Fiber. It's a world that would have never opened for me hadn't it been for my local library providing me with the free resources I needed to learn about every aspect of my quickly growing obsession.
Thanks to the library, I have obtained books that have helped me to learn how to knit, crochet, and is teaching me how to spindle spin and possibly dye my own personalized yarn. I also know that whatever I geek, the library will always be there to get it done. Whether it's writing a paper for school, learning a new hobby, or just getting a really good book, I always know where to turn for help.
mikaylageekstrilogies
One of my favorite series is the Leviathan Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld, because it combines my two favorite genres, historical fiction and science fiction. They also have some cuteness (yay!), but they focus on action. I've read them so many times now I can't even count them, but they get better every time, so get off your couch and read!
angigeeksphotography
I am just getting into photography. I love taking pictures of nature the most, but also have many many pictures of my children. I am still learning and would one day love to take a professional class to improve what I love to do.
chrystalgeeksparanormalromance
I love the alternate world I am swept into every time I pick up a new paranormal romance. Most of these books are written in series—that means so many books to read! I love how easy my library makes it to reserve and pick up my books.
laurageeksknitting
I love nothing more than the feeling I get when I slip on a pair of warm mittens I've made myself. I learned to knit from books, and I'm still finding new projects, tips and design ideas in books.
adanageekssoap
I stumbled into soap making while looking for a way to express my creativity, work with my hands, and make some extra money. Now, I can't imagine not doing it. Through research, recipes, imagination, and a little trial and error, I create hot process soap bars that help soothe the skin and delight the senses. Drawing from holistic medicine and aromatherapy, I can create soaps for dry skin or sore muscles, and everything in between. Best of all, I get to help others with my creations, and hearing about the results is a reward within itself.
crystelgeekshorsebackriding
Horseback riding gives me the thrill and adventure of feeling free, as if the world is at my fingertips. It is exhilarating to feel like I'm flying when I'm racing through pastures and jumping felled trees. I wouldn't be able to replicate the feeling if I wanted to.
dragonladygeeksdragonboatraces
I geek dragon boat racing in downtown Lansing, Michigan. Through the Capital City Dragon Boat Race, our community celebrates the diversity that makes up our wonderful community. While honoring the traditions of Chinese culture, an exuberant spirit of competition and camaraderie energizes the banks of the Grand River on Labor Day weekend, raising funds to improve this stretch of our beautiful river for improved community enjoyment. We invite everyone to join us!
Dragon Lady
jessicageekshomeremodeling
I wanted to save money on my kitchen remodeling. I brought home decorating books that helped me define the look I was after. I brought home books so that my husband could learn how to plumb and wire our new kitchen. I brought home books and DVD's on how to lay wood flooring, tiling and drywalling. We have been able to save thousands of dollars by doing the job ourselves and we have new skills to boot!
kevingeeksgardening
I love to dig in the dirt and either plant seeds or transplant seedlings. Nurturing and tending the garden plants and watching them spring forth foliage and flowers is so rewarding to me.
cassiegeeksfriends
My friends are always there for me, they never leave me alone so I'm never bored. We make fun of each other and laugh with each other. The thing is, sometimes we don't get along, but we always work it out! MY FRIENDS ARE AWESOME!
jamiegeeksfantasy
Losing yourself in a book, only to find that you were there all along a part of the story. Whether you were just a witness to what happened or you were the main character, what could be better? You live the lives you will never get to. You know the stories that no one else will know. You experience life lessons in your head and go through trials that leave you unharmed, even when you lose. Have you ever ridden a dragon and fought a shade at the same time? I have. FANTASY—when reality and imagination meet. What's your fantasy?
charliegeekssinging
Singing is just my joy, my passion. It calms in every emotion and feeling. It's just my own little sanctuary. Singing, lol, I love it.
tomgeekstheseasons
I think there is no more dynamic force in our lives than the four seasons, and I have been reading and doing research about them for years—I hope one day to write a book.
samgeeksarchaeology
I love the dust, dirt and incredible stories of archaeology.
amandageeksmanga
There's nothing like getting lost in the pages of a well written (and drawn) manga. Action, drama, romance, and mystery; they're the best books you'll read in the wrong direction.
alexisgeekstattoos&bodypiercings
I love being a walking canvas. I show what my true colors are by showing off my tattoos and body piercings. I support my friends and all tattoo artist and piercers. It is something I live with everyday and I am proud of it.
shelbiegeekslovestories
I'm in love with love stories! I love the people and the trials that show how strong love can be. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is one of my favorites, but always remember the greatest love story ever told is your own!
hannahgeeksbison
I work as a volunteer at a small library in northern Indiana. We have a lot of puppets in the children's department. My favorite is a buffalo puppet my friend and I named Beau. Bison (also called buffalo) are my favorite animals. We take pictures of Beau reading books and visiting other parts of the library. He's been to an art show, the genealogy department, and the teen library. I've also taken him to other libraries in the state. I like to read about bison and it's great to be friends with the country's only library bison!
jamarigeekssports
I just always loved basketball, football, soccer, and baseball; and I used to practice to be just like Kobe Bryant.
jackgeeksromancenovels
I love paranormal romance novels about vampires and not that Twilight trash, but the really good stuff.
kategeekslavender
Not the color, the plant. I love all kinds of lavender, and my dream is to someday own my own lavender farm.
ericgeekshiphop
Hip-hop grew in an area of Bronx, New York in the 70's.That was the beginning before me because I was born on November 28,1984. To me, it's my part of the life I want. Hip-hop gives me a life to live and learn for. The Elements are: MC-ing, DJ-ing, grafitti, break dancing, and beat-boxing. My favorite idols are from Run-DMC to Nas and Jay-Z. What made me to look back at the early days before blinging, etc., it was the good times like grabbing the microphone and saying things like this: "Just throw your hands in the air and wave it like you just don't care. If you wanna get down for B-Eazy, somebody say, 'Oh Yeah'"! Right now, we have today's people that sounds pathetic and wackness. It's like nothing is the same as was back in the day. (Hip-Hop music in the 2000s isn't real...example: Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent, Kanye, etc. That's where it all happens to come crashing down.)
Now making myself looking back, it's time to teach young people to know what's right, wrong, real, fake, good, bad, happy, sad, best, greatest or worst in the hip-hop culture. One phrase I'll have to say: 'Just be yourself and stay true to yourself.' Don't be like any others who can't stay true or stay real. It's time to go back...back to the time I grew up on hip-hop as a country boy.
I can remember the days of hip-hop going from nothing to something, including break-dancing, fresh fest, hip-hop artists switching from rapping to acting, the glory days of 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G., and the triumphant tragedies that shocked us down. What I think about today's rappers is to stop rapping for now. Hip-Hop saved me without commercialism. That's what keeping it real is all about.
darlageeksmovies
We are a very low income family who doesn't have extra money for cable TV, so we use the library to check out movies. If it wasn't for our public library, my grandson would not be able to watch Sesame Street.
michaelgeeksthebible
About ten years ago, I made a quality decision to attempt to the best of my ability to live my life as patterned by Jesus; it was while at a library that I discovered a study Bible that has been very helpful in this endeavor. Formerly known as The Full Life Study Bible, the Life in the Spirit Study Bible this book has given me understanding in areas where most people struggle in their understanding of the principles and practices of the Christian faith.
I would recommend that those who are having trouble understanding what the word of God is saying, stop by your local library, browse through the shelves and see if you can't find the tools you need to get the job done! If not, browse the Internet; there is hardly anything that you want to know that you can't find through the Internet, and most of the searches done right now are done through the public library.
joegeeksluck
I am a kid from old Ohio and I am getting luckier by the minute. I won a raffle last night and won my football game.
terrygeekscooking
I have always loved food and cooking, I get great pleasure cooking for others. That is why I do what I do!
jeanettegeeksghostbooks
One day I found this book that gave me hints on ghosts and since then I've read ghost books.
barbarageeksantiques&vintageitems
About 45 years ago, I went to Wisconsin on vacation to visit my older sister Gloria. She had somehow discovered her love for antiques and took my husband and I around to her favorite shops. Our first antique purchase was an adorable little 'pressed back' oak child’s rocking chair. We bought this at an old one-room schoolhouse for our then 18 month old daughter Sherry! Many, many, many purchases followed as we 'fell in love' with vintage and antique items. Soon we needed to buy a bigger house; and that's when we bought our ten room farmhouse and moved to South Lyon from Plymouth.
About 17 years ago, with the house and hay barn now full to the rafters, we decided we needed to start selling our over-abundance of beautiful things, and that's how Somewhere-in-Time Antiques got its start! We are still collecting and selling antiques at Silver Hills Antiques at Gustafsons in the beautiful little village of Pentwater on Lake Michigan on the west side of the state! And we couldn't geek it more!
Do you geek antiques? Come see us sometime and see if you geek the same things we do—it might be the beginning of a lifelong hobby or business venture for you too?
My library is in South Lyon and it has been an invaluable help to me in, first of all, learning more about the things I collect and geek, then in helping me research the values of the items I wish to sell. I geek the world of knowledge the library makes available to me without cost! I also geek the classes the library has offered to help me with poster making and advertising brochures, etc., and on and on and on. In short: I GEEK the library!
kimgeeksjournalsandnotebooks
I've been a diary keeper for a long time, but it wasn't until I realized that I could put whatever I wanted in my notebooks that they became truly special to me. I paste bits and pieces of my daily life in my notebooks...of course, the words are always present. I hope my notebooks will be as special to someone reading them as they are to me when I make them.
matgeekscrocheting&music
Crocheting is relaxing. I sit and listen to music and crochet until I fall asleep.
tiarageeksexpression
I love doing everything that has to do with expressing myself. I draw manga, I read books, I play music, I sing, I dance, I do arts and crafts, I play sports—anything that I can to express myself and vent my feelings.
aerialgeeksarts
I always been fascinated with arts and crafts, and if I see it or have a picture in my mind, then I can draw it, whatever it may be.
tofgeekshiphop&reading
I love music. Sometimes I get lost and when I read my image goes beyond imaging. It's a beautiful thing to have a open mind, and I geek hip hop and I geek reading. And I love it.
daniellegeeksreading
I always loved reading even when I was little. It is a great way to escape into another world and stay there if you like. So I am a geek!
judygeekscrosswords
A world without crosswords would be very lackluster. When I saw the alphabet stretched out in all its glory, above the chalkboard in kindergarten, the letters seemed to be marching down a divided highway. The important-looking uppercase letters, pals with the diminutive lowercase, seemed to be heading off somewhere—somewhere I wanted to go, for sure!
The trip the letters were taking was one to riches. Words, well, they just can't be beat in my book. And, what's better than trying to think of the perfect word for what words are (a 10 letter word that starts with u and ends an e)?
rachaelgeeksknitting
I have always wished that I had artistic ability. Painting, drawing, even simple coloring has always been a challenge to me, but I still longed to create. I discovered knitting about six years ago and realized that I could create all sorts of things, regardless of what seemed to be a lack of natural, artistic talent. I found a great how-to book that has taught me everything I know about knitting. It's a great way to de-stress and relax.
brittanygeekscountrymusic
I grew up with Toby Keith and Alan Jackson. Country music is my favorite music in the world, no matter who calls me a nobody.
tonygeeksballpythons
In the mid 80's, I would always go hunting for insects, reptiles, lizards, or any kind of animal I could find. In junior high school, I would go and find any non-venomous snakes in the woods of Pennsylvania just to scare the cheerleaders! I remember, like many of you, that my parents wouldn't let me keep what I found, so I hid most of my reptiles in my home. I've learned a lot about my animals from taking care of them, and it has definitely grown into a passion of mine. Not only is it my passion, but my wife, Jill, shares the same passion for animals as I do. Together we have owned reptiles for over almost 20 years!
logangeeksmusic
Music has always been a huge part of my life. My friends, family and girlfriend keep telling me to make a name for myself with it. It is a great way to get your feelings out without hurting anyone, and is an amazing form of art.
ronnageeksmaplevalley
Maple Valley is the school district of the combined communities of Nashville and Vermontville, Michigan. Both villages are awesome and everyone works so hard to support each other and the students that are truly our future.
courtenygeeksgardening
I started working part-time with the Greater Lansing Food Bank and then full-time once I was added to the Garden Project. I had never gardened before this season, but have found a new love for growing my own food. It's miraculous to watch a seed grow into something beautiful and edible. I now have a home garden and am trying to start a community garden in my neighborhood.
cassiegeeksfriends&family
My friends are more like my family than anything; they are always there for me and never let me down. We have fights, but we always get through it and I am always there for them. And my family, they are the best. I just went through a really hard time and they were standing right there with me no matter what.
mattgeekscognitivepsychology
The mysteries of the mind have and continue to fascinate me. Understanding how we sense and perceive the world is such a tantalizing concept I can't help but try to learn more.
shaelynngeeksbooks&jesse
I love reading romance and scary books. When I read I get swept away from reality and Jesse is the best guy in world.
cassiegeekshangingoutwithmyuncles
I always go on the truck with my uncle and with my other uncle, and we go and feed cattle on the weekend. I'm a country girl, can you blame me?
debbiegeeksphotography
I started photographing my children after my youngest child was born four years ago. Now I am growing it as a small business.
kassi geeksfantasybooks
I love fantasy books and always have, and movies, but mostly books. I'm a reader.
kelseygeeksarts&crafts
I love making things with my hands! I am a scrapbooker, a jewelry maker, and a DYI junkie for home projects. A craft store is my weakness!
kategeeksrecipes
I love to cook and I love trying new things or just looking.
jaimegeekshiking
I love hiking, especially in the Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Nothing makes me feel more alive than hiking in red rock—slot canyons, along creeks, just anywhere
gailgeeksthecityofbentonharbor
Benton Harbor requires the assistance of everyone to overcome its longtime slide into unemployment and poverty.
sarahgeeksarthistory
I'm a art history and library science student! Waiting to work as a curator or in special collections and archives.
kategeeksmidcenturymodern
I love historic architecture and design, but my passion is mid-century modern. I love the colors and amorphous shapes, the amoeboids and the stars...and don't even get me started on the fashion.
rennygeeksyarn
I love yarn. I love to crochet and knit. I love just going to craft stores to look at the yarn...all the vibrant colors and sparkles.
victoriageeksstorytime
I love story time. Whether I am conducting it at the library or it is at home with my two girls. Who doesn't love to listen to a great story!
samgeeksphotography
Photography is my passion. I take pictures of anything and everything. I find beauty in the least likely places and I enjoy what I do.
alexgeeksvideogames&anime
Video games are my life, but anime and Manga are working their way in. I love you, Japan!
nykkigeekskoreandramas
My mom and I are really into Korean dramas. I got into them and Korean pop music from my other passion Japanese manga, anime and music.
reedgeeksanime&manga
I have too many severe interests to choose one to geek. Everything I geek interests me to no end and I love to learn about them.
marinageeks80s
I completely love the 80s music, clothes and all things from the decade.
zacharygeeksjesus
When I was saved, I couldn't find a place that sold bible study guides for an affordable price, but I was shocked to learn that our public library checked them out for FREE! I was very happy to know public libraries still carry Christian stuff.
tonimariegeeksfashion
I enjoy EVERYTHING there is about fashion. From the makeup to the clothing.
marcygeekscowboymountedshooting
I have been riding my horse and shooting targets competitively for eight years. We both love it!
michellegeekscostuming
I enjoy anything related to costumes, sewing them, the makeup and hair, the excessories. The fun is in the details!
jessgeeksfantasyfootball
I play in two leagues, one with friends and one with family. It's a great way to keep in touch and a great excuse to watch all the games on Sunday.
mjgeeksknitting
I learned to knit and crochet late in life. I just enjoy making something and seeing something being created.
kerisageeksrecipes
I am totally addicted to recipes. I check out tons of recipe books from my library and photocopy the ones that I like. I have about two and a half three-ring binders full of recipes.
katiegeeksfilmphotography
I've been taking pictures for just over a year and my film camera is growing dusty on my bookcase. Thanks to my library, I can learn how to use it.
michelegeeksnonfictionmysteries
I started reading mysteries as a kid and still enjoy a good mystery every week.
tessageekschoir
I absolutely love show choir. I love singing all day long, it’s my passion.
matthewgeeksmixedmartialarts
Watching the artistry of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with the sweet science of boxing, the majesty of freestyle wrestling and dozens of other martial art forms, has motivated me to lose 125 lbs., practice yoga and become a more sound human being. The library has supplied me with books and videos helping me on my quest for physical and emotional health.
geofferygeeksquotes
They are little nuggets of gold to inspire, teach and give purpose to so many things.
melissageeksknitting
I started knitting in college, and when I realized I could make super cheap Christmas presents for people that they love I've never stopped!
huntergeekscooking
Reading about it and watching shows about it. I love to cook.
sandygeeksmartialarts
When I started taking martial arts I had no idea the impact it would have on my life. It's made me a better person and a much stronger person. I can do things I never would have thought possible. It has deeply affected me—mind, body and spirit. And through my library, I can read books by the old masters, as well as current masters.
allisongeekshalloweendecorations
Ghosts, goblins, spiders, and jack-o-lanterns... nothing says "fall is here" quite like Halloween.
patgeekslibraries
No, really, I'm book lover AND a librarian. I like helping people get what they want via interlibrary loan, as well as finding the right records for new titles. Libraries rock!
gabriellegeeksbooks
I love books. I have a Kindle, but I will always like books better. I love the way the pages smell, I love the way the pages feel, I love how the words feel when they tumble out of my mouth. I geek books! Can't get enough of 'em!
gabriellegeeksfallingforabook
I love any book I can fall in love with and be completely submerged in.
danigeekssciencefiction
I love reading different authors of the science fiction genre—so many ideas! Old and new, I can find at the library, too.
joshgeekslife
Computers, origami, astronomy, world history and evolution. All things I've read up on at the local library.
jamiegeekspickles
I like to buy them, can them, eat them ... shucks, I've even painted pictures of them!
tululahgeeksgreeks
I really, really geek greeks. I love greek mythology. My library has a billion books on that particular subject and I love reading about them. I write plays about my favorite Greek myths sometimes and perform them at my library.
chelseageeksvampires
Back in 7th grade, my teacher handed me Good Night Kiss from R.L. Stine...since then, I can't get my hands on enough vampire books. Love those blood suckers!
nolangeeksbaseball
I geek baseball.nancygeekspeople
I geek the people who walk through the door of our public library every day. Each one brings a gift and has needs. I get to figure out what the gift is and help them with their needs. It doesn't get much better than that...our library helps create possibilities and enriches us all.
susangeeksnutrition
At my school we learn over 100 different nutritional theories in under one year. That's a lot of background reading! Thank goodness my library either has the books or can order them in from another library for me.
terryngeeksgod
Asking Jesus Christ into my heart has changed my life. He is everything I am about, the thing I have been chasing all of my life. He is my Lord, My Savior, with him in my life I feel like I can do anything.
scottgeeksswedishcars
I look driving and working on Swedish cars (Saabs in particular). My library has digital databases for car repairs and plenty of books on nearly any auto marque you can think of. Nothing beats spending as few hours learning about the history of something you are passionate about.
beckygeeksowls
My mom was a passionate collector of owls when I was a kid. In the height of the 1970s craze, she was in love! Mom's been gone four years now and I love finding that elusive owl that makes me smile and think of mom.
jerrygeeksgeeks
I am a geek. I love geeks. Geeks are fun. Geek g33k geekity geek!
jessicageeksrollerderby
As a Lansing Derby Vixen, I have learned more in the past 18 months about myself, my community and the amount of good 40 strong, empowered women can do for their community than I ever learned before strapping on my skates. Roller derby is a tough, competitive sport, but it's also an intellectual game, a challenge, a proving ground and a generator of good deeds. The Derby Vixens have raised thousands of dollars for charities, volunteered hundreds of man hours at community events, and taught many young girls and teens that they are strong, fierce and can do whatever they set their minds to. I geek roller derby, but mostly because of the good it has done (and will continue to do) in my community.
janceegeeksthelibrary
My grandma used to read to me every night before bed and take me to weekly reading programs at the local library. I grew up reading and with a passion for public libraries. My senior year of college I decided that instead of going into a Masters program for psychology, I had to follow my heart and enter a library science program instead. This is my first semester and I can't wait to work for the institution that changed my life so much.
eringeekstherapydogs
Part of my job as a children's librarian is to host our Furry Friends reading program. It's amazing to see how our therapy dogs get children excited about reading, and it's even more exciting to see how the kids grow as readers.
leongeeksbooks&reading&computers
I work in an inner city school and my students think I am a geek —in the good sense. I have my Geek Centre in my classroom where they are required to read and share ideas about the book they read—they are also required to share any geeky information they come across outside of class (still a work in progress)!
philogeeksinformationtechnology
Information technology has the ability to teach us new things, identify our commonalities and bring us closer together. I'm excited about the new ways we are developing to help people search, sort, utilize, edit, annotate and share information with one another.
garrygeekstheblues
I am addicted to the blues. Over the years, I have fallen in love with the blues and I found the library was an excellent resource to research the history of this important genre. From Robert Johnson and Son House to Muddy Waters and BB King, this is truly an American art form. The blues is the roots; the rest is the fruits.
ejgeeksbooks
I geek books. Whenever I read a book, I am wrapped in a different world. I become the character and have all the adventures. I love books because it's my way of escaping from this world. My books are my best friends and they are always there for me.
emilygeeksstorytime
I love to share stories with kids, especially at our library during storytimes. I love reading to my four kids before bed, after naps, in the car ... I love to share my passion for reading with them!
ericageeksmyhusband
I married the love of my life three years ago and he is my love, but also my best friend. In a world of failing marriages, I am lucky to be married to a person who is easy to love. I geek my Anthony!
llewellyngeeksinterfaithunity
Nothing inspires me more than to see the believers of many faiths rise so far above their differences that they are freed to respond to that most essential of spiritual impulses that binds people together. Since 'religion' is a word that derives from 'ligare,' to bind, then the things that interfere with binding us all together should be surpassed to allow the fulfillment of the spirit of all religion.
claudiageeksmagic
I am 12 and ever since I read Harry Potter I have been obsessed with it. I have Harry Potter posters all over my room and am hoping to raise enough money to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
melindageekshangingwithmymunchkins
I have three kids. I love just hanging out with them. Sometimes all four of us just sitting around with our noses in different books. Our favorite place to buy books is the Friends of Muncie Public Library book sales.
nancygeekshistoricalresearch
I transcribe historic letters for a museum. I love to research the people and events and put the pieces together to complete the story!
pamgeeksaudiobooks
I commute to work, to meetings, and to visit my daughter. Audiobooks help me to keep up with my reading. I especially love the performance aspects of listening to them.
courtneygeeksbooks
I have read every single book Nora Roberts has written ... some of them twice.
tiffanygeekshomeschooling
After a failed attempt, I now home school five children ages 3-13 with the help of my local library! I love to teach my children and often refer to my library card as more precious than my bank card. I'd be lost without it!
jonahgeeksarchitecture
I've recently fallen in love with the integrity of a building and a story it can tell. The feeling is too beautiful to put to words.
sorayageeksbrooklyn
I just relocated across the country (may as well be across the universe) and I miss my hometown terribly, more than I ever thought I would. I geek Brooklyn.,
desireegeekscreating
I am a library assistant by day, and a jewelry-making novelist by night. I'm happiest when I'm creating something both at work and at home!
rickygeeksvideogames
I'm a gamer and always have been since the day I could speak.
sadogeeksdueling
Yu-gi-oh keeps my mind running. It's good for thinking and reading. Always got to stay a step ahead or fall behind and try to keep up. Get 'yo' Game on!
darcygeeksmusic
I geek music number 1 because I love to sing number 2. I live in a CD store, so I hear music every day!
justicegeeksbooks
When I read I become the character, I escape to a world were no matter what life throws at you in the end it's okay. I know that no matter what happens in my life, I can open a book and find acceptance and that my books won't judge me and walk out—they will always there.
conniegeeksgrandkids
I have eight grandchildren with number nine on the way. The grandkids are my life!
karengeekssarcasm
My relationship with my boyfriend of six and a half years is fueled almost entirely by running, Mexican food and sarcasm. I'd say our sarcasm to serious ratio is about...95:5.
christinageekssidewalkart
Seriously, have you ever looked at pictures of sidewalk art online? They're awesome! Many of the artists can make an ordinary stretch of sidewalk look like a three-dimensional swimming pool or a giant bottle of soda if you stand at the right angle. Of course, if you're standing in the wrong spot, they look contorted and strange, but that just makes it that much cooler because it means that the artists have to know what distance and perspective will do the image.
annageeksdogs
I really like dogs and I really connect to them. Since I can't have dogs yet because my mom does not like them, I go to the library and read about them; or I can just pet the friendly dogs I have in my neighborhood!
megangeeksromance
I have severely crooked teeth, so no one used to like me and made fun of me a lot, also because of the fact that I'm bisexual. So, to make myself feel better and not dwell on my own lack of a love life, I read romance novels and watched romantic movies and escaped my life. Now I'm in love with a guy who loves me and all of my crooked teeth, but I still enjoy going to my public library and checking out the latest paranormal teen romance.
shawnageekscamping
Camping is a great way for my family to get away from everyday life and hang out together. We cook, hike, bike, swim, whatever! We always have fun!
amygeeksperformancepoetry
I am a high school librarian who is fortunate to also teach a theater class. It is a perfect opportunity to blend two things I love: poetry and theater!
catiegeeksmusic&magic
Music has been a part of my life since I can remember. I love performing with a group and singing with others, but I also geek magic and fantasy. Reading books that sweep me away into another world keep my imagination alive and keep me dreaming. The library lets me listen, read and dream.
tristiangeeksfiction
My mother always told me that reading was a path into another world. With her help, I've always been an avid reader. I see fiction—not just books, but any story in any format—as an escape into a whole other universe. It's powerful; it can transport you and transform your thinking. Not to mention, when you live in a small town like I do, you need adventure.
heathergeekspugs
I've been the lucky owner of a beautiful, smart, funny pug for just over a year now. We do everything together—walks, car rides, snacking, reading, watching movies and even hitting the beach!
jogeekstraveling
I love to go new places and see new things. However, it helps to have a plan so you get as much fun packed into one trip as possible. The library provides a number of great resources to help me plan my trips for the maximum amount of enjoyment!
rosegeekseating
I will travel miles just to try a new restaurant or a food everyone is raving about. I'm not too much of an Andrew Zimmern more like a Adam Richman.
beckygeeksbakingcookies
I'm a super busy mom of four, but I always find time to read, and I got into baking cookies from Joanne Fluke's Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder book. Now I'm known around town for my cookies that I always try to bring to my family's sporting events.
kristengeeksbaking
I love learning new recipes and adapting them for my job. The library is an amazing source to gather recipes from every culture!
lauriegeeksmydog
I have always loved animals, but when I started volunteering at the local Humane Society, it really opened my heart and gave me a purpose to my life. I adopted my dog from the shelter...she's my best bud!
tabithageeksbooks
I love to read so I guess you can say I am a book geek! I love working at my library and I get so excited over a good book and I love sharing with patrons when they are looking for a book to read! Even if it is not something they would normally read, I can get them to read it with the excitement I have for them!
kimgeekscrochet
I am an avid library user and librarian. I geek crochet. I borrowed books from the library and watch YouTube to teach myself how to crochet and this is the result.
mikegeekslearning
It was in post graduate school when I finally came to terms with my learning styles. I just thought I was a poor reader. Now I know how to vary my learning experiences, to include more group work and listening experiences. Now I am LOVING learning as I have never enjoyed it before.
willgeekswritingshortstories
Ever since third grade, I have loved expressing my creativity through writing.
michaelgeeksdinosaurs
Every chance I get, I borrow all the local dinosaur books I can. By doing this, I increase my vast knowledge of these great and ancient lizards.
jennifergeeksyoga
I love to check out library books about yoga that instruct and inspire!
vanessageekschiclit
This genre is so pertinent to my life! I'm at a funny stage of life, and these novels just ... get me.
lydiageeksancientegypt
For some reason, I love ancient Egypt maybe because it's the closest thing to bible times, for example Moses. Other things that fascinate me about it are the unsolved mysteries, like where was Cleopatra or King Tut and all his mysteries.
lindageeksphotography
I have read all the photography books in my local library. I love my library.
taylorgeeksbooks
I got my first library card on Valentine's Day of '96. Ever since then, my love for books has expanded from the stories, to the pages that held them, to the smell and texture, to the styles and creation process. As a librarian, I now get to work with books every day; it's a dream come true!
mariahgeeksjb
I was listining to the radieo and his song 'baby' came on and I liked it. So, I looked him up and now I geek him a lot.
lindageeksgaragesales
My sisters and I enjoy the hunt of finding great/new goods out there and getting them for little to nothing. It is great fun.
laylageeksnature
I love nature. If I could, I'd live there instead of the city. Everything if fresh and clean, although most people don't see that. Nature is balance and balance is key to life.
rachelgeekssinging
I've been singing all throughout high school. It comforts me, makes me stronger, and my voice is how i express myself!
stephaniegeeksdance
I have been dancing since I was nine and majored in dance in college! I love dance history, kinesiology, ballet, and anything and everything else related to dance. I definitely geek dancing!
matthewgeeksvideogames
Video games were introduced to me a very long time ago. In fact my earliest memory, is me sitting on my older brother's lap watching him play a game about a kid in a football helmet fighting aliens with a stun gun. In fact, I love video games so much, I plan on becoming a video game designer.
jessigeeksowls
I love everything about owls and hope to start an owl rescue some day!
aleenageeksreading
There is nothing like a book and all the life, emotion and new worlds that it opens to my mind. I get lost in books and I learn about myself from books. Reading is my way of escaping, relaxing, and problem solving. I am never more excited than when I am reading and discovering new things. There are no more amazing places to go than the places I create from the words in a book.
rosemarygeeksart
No (free) class or program available to a teen could ever have taught me as much about art as the books I checked out from my library!
sirlestergriffinIIIgeekstokusatsu
I love tokusatsu. It is the Japanese genre for live-action television shows/movies. I love it because it's one of the few things I've gotten hooked on that wasn't introduced to me by my siblings or other people. Popular examples of tokusatsu shows are: Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and Ultraman. Super Sentai is otherwise known as Power Rangers in America.
caseygeeksbirds
Right now, I love sitting on my front porch watching the birds. They eat, chatter, drink and will soon be nesting. I'm trying to figure out how to keep them all year long.
tedgeeksprowrestling
For over 20 years I have been watching pro wrestling. I know that it is fake, but I watch it for the entertainment.
mirandageekssheroes
I love suspense books with kick butt women in them ever since Nancy Drew. Now I get to write about sheroes as Miranda Parker for Kensington Publishing Corp. I geek sheroes and the libraries who love them!
angeliquegeeksdancing
If I couldn't dance, there's no reason I should be alive. You become a part of the song. There's nothing like it.
lorriegeeksvampires
I love vampire books. My favorites are the Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse Series and The Tale of the Vampire Bride. I love to read! What a great way to relax and escape!
joygeekstextilearts
I have been a longtime knitter, and without the library I never would have gone beyond the first few stitches. Now I knit for fun and profit!
susangeeksnature
I love the calm feeling that flows through me when I am outside enjoying nature. It reminds me that everything will be fine...in balance.
misspuckettgeeksagriculturaleducation
I love agriculture! And my students! I am truly blessed to be an educator! Agriculture encompasses our daily lives and by reaching out and trying to understand and improve upon our daily lives, we can in turn influence someone else's life!
jerrigeekschildrensbooks
With two small boys, I have found an immeasurable amount of children's books for them at our local library. My boys really enjoy visiting the library every other day to get new books.
jennifergeekssinging
I love to sing. I have sung in choirs and done many solos. One of my favorites is being requested to sing at a funeral. I have had the opportunity to help those who have lost a loved one. Music touches lives and singing is my way of sharing music.
michaelgeekssociology
I have always been passionate about people, but after my first sociology class in college, I was hooked. Now it's my career path, and it's through this that I plan on making the world a better place and exercising the scientific discipline that I care so much about.
sarahgeeksvisualkei
I love working in a public library. There are so many different things to do and learn that make each day a new adventure. Most of all I love new adventures in music, so when I found a Japanese music genre called visual kei, it was love at first listen. Now I'm learning Japanese!
juliageeksbargainshopping
I have been a librarian in my hometown public library for 24 years: 10 years as children's librarian and now 14 years as director. We are always looking for bargains to help stretch the budget. I have expanded this to my personal life where I visit our local Goodwill every Sunday when the $1 color tag changes. Back to school bargains at our local Staples helps me do Random Acts of Kindness for people during our library's School Supplies for Fines in July & August.
carolgeeksbeinganana
I am gloriously gifted to be a children's librarian in a public library. Fifteen years and counting and working on my degree in library informatics, but my greatest joy (for the past four years) has been being a nana, to my grandchildren.
jamageeksbeading
My undergrad degree is in art and I love to paint. When I was pregnant, my doctor kicked me out of my studio, so I started beading as a creative outlet. My daughter is now 8 and my house is overflowing with beads and other jewelry-making supplies!
jodigeeksdance
I have a wonderful job at a public library. I am a mother of three. I keep myself alert at work and supermom at home by Zumba dance. It keeps me healthy and happy!
jackiegeeksmurdermysteries
It was a dark and stormy night ... Good thing I had plenty of mysteries from my library to tide me over until the storm passed. But mysteries are just one of my passions, and my library has everything I need to satisfy my current fascination.
craiggeeksnature
I am a naturalist by trade and an environmental educator. I am in the unique position of working at a public library that is also an environmental learning center in Kansas City, Kansas. I learn so much about nature by being in nature, but when I need to know more, the library is where I go!
jennifergeekssouthlyonhistory
I am a big, big geek when it comes to my hometown's history. I have been studying it since I was 12 and now I am 26. My local library helped me a lot in pursuing my geekness of South Lyon history.
nykkolgeeksreading
I always love to read. When I read its like I get transported into the book I am reading.
amigeeksmusic
I'm 12 and I love to sing classical music and opera. I also play bassoon, flute, guitar and piano. I play in band and sing in chorus at school. I'm always open to learning how to play a new instrument! I recently won a talent contest for singer Nella Fantasia. Now I get to go to nationals in California. I can't wait!
abbeygeeksguythings
Ever since I was a little girl, I've grown up with guys. Of course, as I got older, I like the same things they liked. So now I'm into Call of Duty/Halo (any 1st person shooter), Star Wars, fishing/hunting, air soft guns, etc., but I don't read what guys read. Good thing I can have the best of both worlds at my library. They have my guy stuff and my girl books!
dianageeksphotostuff
Last year I took a photography class simply just to get all my required art credits. It ended being the best class choice and I really enjoyed creating my own individual style through photography. I now take photos wherever I go it's the perfect way to show other people the world through your eyes.
adityageeksbadminton
I just love playing badminton. I am 12 years old and won silver in the city tournament.
shaylageeksmusic
I love to sing and play piano. I take both singing and piano lessons, and have a piano that I play every day. I am very involved in singing and just music in general at my school, too.
virginiageekswhites&beaches
While most may not enjoy our current heatwave, this hot, humid weather reminds me of some of my best vacations—at the beach!
mikaelageeksgreekmythology
After reading fantasy books about Greek mythology, I got very interested in the fact that Greek mythology is something that takes a while to study. The library is helping me along me journey of curiosity!jengeeksknitting
I taught myself to knit about five years ago using a book called My Knitting Teacher. Books are the key to learning how to do something for me. I love to read and I love to teach, so reading to teach myself knitting made perfect sense.
kellygeeksdogs
I had a dog when I was a child, but it's just since I moved to Alabama that I've become crazy about them. I like to analyze everything so my analysis of my love for animals is ... I'm trying to fill my life with lots of love from the dogs since I lost the closeness I had with a few good friends when I moved.
kellygeeksmovies
Movies are a great way to connect people from all walks of life. I love learning about how movies come to life, and the behind-the-scenes stuff.
katuriangeeksbirds
I am two years old and I love birds. I have more bird species memorized than I know letters in the alphabet, about 50. Right now the Indigo Bunting is my favorite right before the Kingfisher, the American Kestrel and the Eastern Bluebird. While I own the Minnesota Field Guide to Birds, the library has shown me the Birds of Paradise and given me the opportunity to hear all their calls!
lisageekscooking
I just found out my daughter and I are gluten intolerant. I love being able to access new recipies that she and I will be able to cook and enjoy together!
suziegeeksgay&lesbianstuff
I grew up in a small mining community, over six hours drive from the nearest city. As a result, when I started to realise I was gay, the library was my life line, in finding out more, and later, connecting with the gay and lesbian community. The library was the only place in town I could go. We had no gay bar, no support group, no resources in schools. Not only did the library provide me with gay and lesbian books, novels and movies, but its Internet access meant I could look at queer-themed Web sites, without fear that my parents would look at what I was doing on my shared family PC at home.
Now I am half way through my library degree, and and I seem to have begun something of a crusade to educate both libraries and their users about how libraries have the potential to be a queer-friendly place, and how libraries can help cater for the gay and lesbian community.
ilsgeeksfantasysciencefiction
I've always loved letting my mind go off into an entirely new world and reading, learning of things I never heard of; from nanos fixing every aspect of harm including aging in the human body to going into other people's dreams to saving lives just by touching an object. The stories that have been thought up by brilliant minds are just that, brilliant minds. I love it.
monicageeksaustralia
Sometimes you can't always be where you want ... so at my library I access books, maps, cds, dvds, set in Australia or by Australian authors. My latest find is fiction author Melina Marchetta. I cried at the end because I wanted more!
stacygeeksalmosteverything
The library is the pefect place for a dabbler like myself to get their geek on. If I'm into sewing skirts or into reading beach novels the library is always there—my intrests may change, but not where I get my knowledge from.
michellegeeksforensicnovels&childrensbooks
Two totally different genres, but I love to read! My 'me time' is reserved for the forensic novels, just something I have always had an interest in. The other times are spent with children's books because it's part of my education, my job and my life as a mom! I love to share the many AWESOME books there are out there with everyone I can!
johngeeksstatistics
I almost failed statistics in engineering school. But 30 years later, I rediscovered the magic of numbers and statistics and it breathed life back into my career.
theresageeksgolf
The library has a great selection of books and dvds for enhancing or improving your gofl knowledge.
mikegeekslivemusic
I've been playing music for over 30 years...with my dad and siblings, and later with my own kids and many friends. My public library has a monthly free concert series. It's a great place to hear live music. Everything is at the library!
katiegeeksfood
I've always been interested in the different tastes that food has, and the way the flavors sizzle in my mouth all the time ... makes my mind blow!
camillegeekscheerleading
Cheerleding is such a fun sport.You get to make friends and be part of a team where everyone is happy and positive.You also get to wear very cute outfits.
davidgeeksillustration
From the time I was a child I have been utterly fascinated with illustration in children's literature, comics and print advertising.
betsygeeksthewizard
I have long been a fan of the Oz books and always try to keep up-to-date with the newest takes on it, such as Wicked. I also geek any older books that I might have run across in my childhood.
swethageekstigers
I love tigers! Like ever since 2nd grade, I've been obsessed with them! They're the best!
racquelgeeksreading&imagination
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to learn and read. Even though all the other kids in school say that reading is dumb and stupid, I still read like crazy! I love the freedom you have when you read! You can just be yourself and imagine whatever you want. You can be a princess or a super hero. You aren't discriminated by who you are or who you aren't. You can make your life into a magical romance or a spine chilling action. It doesn't matter and the options are unlimited. I guess what I am trying to say is don't stop reading just because other people don't. If you love what you do, do it. If not, don't. Just don't let other people lay out your life out for you. Just be yourself!
evageekshobbies
As a hobby jumper, I am often researching new interests, techniques for current interests, and what to do with leftovers of or how to build upon past interests. The library is useful in this as it provides a place for the community to find local goings on, classes, etc., along with it's no cost access to information and entertainment. Personal growth and education are easily supplemented in a trip to the library, as well as getting to sample a book, see if it is useful and necessary to purchase. I often check out books and then find that it would be an asset to own this book to reread or use throughout my life. I miss trips to library for events, I feel like they have lost so much funding that it's harder to get things going for the community. I would love to see the old programs brought back and maybe some new ones added, as well! Viva la library!
adanageekstarot
I love giving and receiving tarot readings. I love the new aspects you're likely to encounter with each new reading. I love the history and the symbolism behind it. Most of all, I am passionate about my belief that tarot is a way to understand what your inner voice is trying to say. I start every day with a tarot reading, and I would love to get back into doing it for others professionally. That's what I geek.
jerissageeksreading
I realized this in the 5th grade; that I love to read! I have a mini library in my room as we speak! I plan on becoming a famous author one day. I mean, my friends now think reading is boring, but I find meaning in it. On the writing FCAT, I scored a six (the top score you can ever get), writing about the library and how I go almost weekly. There were only four people in the whole school to get six and I was one of them! I geek reading ... for life!
colleengeekseverything
Whether I want to learn about different varieties of perennials, research my family tree, figure out how to use my camera or just read a good novel, I know I can always find what I'm looking for at the library.
kategeekstelevisionshows
As long as I can remember, my family's been a TV family. Starting in college, I really started watching a lot more TV myself, and now it's a rare night when I don't have something to watch. Not just because I love the drama of a well-written show (though I do!), but because our television programming displays our culture values—and sometimes tries to inform how our values should change for the future. Our society is reflected in what's on TV from the jokes that are told, to the demographics of the characters, and to the way the show embraces (or rejects) social-political controversy. Add in stories about stars like Charlie Sheen and we really can come to understand ourselves as members of a modern society a thousand times better by taking a deep look at our media. And that's why I love TV.
marleenageeksfairytales&mythology
Stories define our culture and show what we value. I love stories from all over the world because they reveal something about the people who have created them.
megangeekswords
I love reading. I love writing. I love the fact that words play such a vital role in who we are. We all have our own natural syntax and no two people talk or write exactly alike. I enjoy the anguish a writer or speaker goes through to find just the right words and the jubilation when they are finally found. I love that simple scratches on a page can turn into new worlds and fantastic ideas. I also love the fleeting quality of words, that once said or written they can either be remembered forever or forgotten the next moment. I think many people have forgotten how powerful words can be and if words were chosen more carefully, the world would be a better place.
lorigeekspre1840rendezvous
My family loves to participate in pre 1840 reenactments! We camp in canvas tents, cook over an open fire, wear the clothes from the time period, shoot archery, throw knives and tomahawks in competition and enjoy the peace of a time without electricity!
iangeekspoetry
From TS Eliot to Ted Kooser, poetry is an important part of my life. I've even got an Eliot tattoo!
kathryngeeksclassicliterature
It seems like fewer and fewer read classic literature these days ... Austen, Stroker, Dumas, Twain, Hemingway. Those who laid the foundation for today's writers are my favorites.
kellygeekseverything
I really do. There is so much this world has to offer and so many things for me to understand. My only problem is finding enough time to learn about ALL of it!
francescageeksreading&drawing
I love reading. It takes you to a different place and drawing explores who you are and mythology takes you back in time to gods and goddesses! And, I find it fun and take time to love all of this stuff.
sarahgeeksamericantranscendentalism
I fell in love with the poetry of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his transcendentalist brethren senior year of college. I'm now studying English in graduate school and love reading Whitman's "Song of Myself" in the lovely summer weather. Whether it's Thoreau's documentary style or Hawthorne's blinding critique, I cannot get enough of Transcendentalist writing and the lasting influence it left on American poetry.
christinegeeksart
I love art in all its forms, from dancing to graphics. It's becoming a part of who I am.
annageeksmusic
I love music, from country to pop. Music is my life and it's what I geek.
kaylageekseverythingpurple
My favorite color is purple. if there's something I want, and it comes in purple, that's the one I get! I'll be painting the walls in my new apartment in, you guessed it—purple!
karengeeksparanormal&urbanfantasy
I love anything that has vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts or magic in it. I just love dark fiction. Anything from Harry Potter to Stephen King to Steampunk to Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter I just have to read. And thanks to Nancy Drew, I also love a good murder mystery.
kategeeksmotherhood
Nothing is better than to help your children learn to succeed at learning new things. I am a mother of three; I have two boys one girl. It's fun to read with them and go to libraries and watch their imagination run rampant. Every day is an adventure and it's mom they look up to.
tashageeksgaming
I love gaming, whether it's tabletop role playing games, board games, card games or online computer games, gaming is a huge part of my life. I even write about it on my blog!
leilageeksblogging
From the days of Livejournal as a moody and hopeless teenager to blogging as a WOW player intent on helping others learn to play to now, a book blogger hoping to establish herself in the book world while delving into both her love of reading and her love of blogging.
jenngeekswizards
I always found escape in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. At first, I had no way to get my hands on them unless I went to my public library. As the years have gone by, I now work at the library, and I still read all the Harry Potter novels in the library that have been on the shelves since I was 8.
jackgeekszombies
I'm a 36 year old self professed zombiaholic. Ever since seeing Night of the Living Dead at a young age, I have been obsessed with the undead. I try not to miss a zombie film no matter how bad and have a rather large collection of zombie-related movies, games, comics, novels and short stories.
marygeeksreading
I've been obsessed with reading ever since my dad read the Narnia books to me at bedtime.
ryangeeksgenetics
DNA, RNA, hey even mRNA, I enjoy it all. Whether studying about modifying genes in class or talk to friends about my hero Mendel; genetics is just what I geek.
jilliangeeksmusic
Music is the best way to express yourself. Without music in your life, you have nothing. I love listening to music and relaxing. Try it.
lindsaygeeksyalit
The teenage years are such a critical time for figuring out yourself and the world around you, and books are a major help in that area. Also, there are just so many awesome books out there being published for teens!
lemontreegeeksart
What are books, but adventures or lessons, or inspiration, or plain fun. Painted with words in volumes and tomes! In the magical kingdom, every artist's delight ...the libraries are their beacon of light!
macygeeksreading
I have always loved reading! Someday I am going to move to New York and be an editor for Harper-Collins.
sandygeekspoetry
Poetry is the one thing in life that I can always come back to that can keep me grounded. It can also help getting me out of a slump and gives me an opportunity to share with others my own personal world.
abbiegeeksknitting
I love finding new knitting pattern books at the library!
juangeeksmusic
Music fills my whole world ... a shelter, a relief, joy and happiness. While politics and religions divide the people, music has the power to communicate and unite mankind, the power to bring a message of hope for a better world!
kayleegeeksshakespeare
Shakespeare is the best writer ever! I have read one of his plays and I am working on another one right know! I geek Shakespeare!
katiageeksmanga
Manga are Japanese-style comics and basically I love reading them! I mostly like to read Sci-fi comedies or romance comedies, like: Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist, BLEACH, Ouran High School Host Club, Hetalia, and many more!
emily geeksbb
Big Bird is the best Sesame Street character ever! He is tall like me and his legs are my favorite colors. I want to meet Big Bird really bad.
trishgeeksthedoctor
When I first started watching Doctor Who, I was skeptical. Then I realized that if you change what you do now, it can affect the future greatly. They may travel back in time to try to save the future, but I realized that you don't have to travel back in time to do that, you change what you're doing now, and it will have HUGE effects.
jennifergeeksreading
I love reading. Someday I would love to own a bookstore and share my love of books with others!
karengeeksjsbach
I can never hear enough of the music of the greatest composer of the western world.
melissageeksstratford
I first went to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, in high school. It was love at first sight. The best Shakespeare in North America! Now, nearly 30 years later, I have brought other Stratford lovers into the fold. There is excellent theater that rivals NYC. We go 2-3 times a year to enjoy the shows, the shopping, the Euro English vibe in Ontario, and the food! (What a place for food!) If I could retire there, I would! (And there's also this 'teensy celebrity' trivia byte these days about Stratford. Not many people know!)
juliegeekslearning
I just love learning about new things and people. The library is perfect for that! When I'm done with one topic, I move onto the next, but I don't have to overload my bookshelves, spend a fortune on electronic books or risk inaccurate information from the Internet.
beckiegeekstoronto
I love my city! There is so much to see, do, explore and learn! The history, culture, people, events, and opportunities are plentiful! I have always loved Toronto—especially the CN Tower which create an amazing skyline!
nickgeekswriting
There is no better place to people watch than the library. While casually reading the newspaper or a novel, it's easy to take a quick glance at the people around all interacting—usually very quietly. As I writer, I wonder what kind of characters are sitting next to me. Sometimes I use the people I see in the library as inspiration for characters in stories.
margegeeksteddybears
When my husband and I were dating, he bought me an orange and white bear that became our mascot. Over the years, we have many things with bears on them and have collected about 40 stuffed bears from many places, especially foreign countries we have been to. They all live in our bedroom and they all have names.
isaiahgeekscomputers
I have been loving technology ever since my mother bought herself a laptop when I was eight. I knew then that I had to have one for my own. Now I am a technical boy at school. I help out and stuff.
michelle geeksromancenovels
I have loved romance novels since I was in junior high. They are my guilty pleasure. I especially love historical romances. They are so fun to read.
pamgeeksthebeach
Planning a trip is half the fun. That is where my library helps out. The library has many travel books that have helped me locate beaches I would like to visit and then I can plan a trip. Besides swimming, fishing and enjoying the warmth and sunshine at the beach, the next best thing is kicking back in a beach chair and reading a book or magazine.
kathygeekspedigrees
Love researching thoroughbred horse pedigrees. Sire/dam = running fast and far.
jackiegeeksfiction
When I retired and started to live on a fixed income, I started to request books from my library's extended cooperative network. My smaller house has less room for books and I gave my collection to the library. I save space, trees and hundreds of dollars each year. In addition, I meet friendly, interesting people at the library and it has opened a new facet of my life. I love my Elting Memoril Library in New Paltz, NY!
staceylouisegeekszombies
Ever since I read Max Brook's World War Z, I have been fascinated by the post apocalyptic world inhabited by the living dead, with a few of the living sprinkled in. Luckily, my library has indulged me in their collection development efforts and purchased many titles that I have suggested.
andrewgeeksflytying
My public library (Eugene Public Library) and university library (University of Oregon) have great collections of books about fly fishing and fly tying. I've learned a lot from these books—not only 'how to' information, but about angling history and traditions.
loageeksrabbits
I have wanted a house rabbit for many years. After our dog was gone we had a small pet that didn't live very long. I think a pet is good for kids so I started to consider a rabbit after my husband sent me a link of adoptable pets. A dog is tough because you have to plan your life around it. A rabbit can be left for a day without having to 'let it out' and they make great pets.
We now have a wonderful English Spot Mix rabbit named Pete and he is awesome! He is so cute, fun to watch, smart (he knows where his treats are kept and can open the door to the cabinet) and he is even litter trained! We adopted him from a local rescue and have found a new friend and family member!
aprilgeeksebooks
My library gives me access to ebooks that I can access with book readers on my smart phone and tablet computer, so I always have my latest read on hand, even on the go.
carolinegeeksdyeing
My library has tons of books dealing with natural dyeing, from general know-how to ones that deal with plants in my area! These are irreplaceable, especially the limited run books. I don't know what I'd do without them!
emmygeeksfreshtracks
My library has all sorts of newly released music CDs before I have a chance to get to the store or remove enough from my iPhone to download it. I geek fresh tracks!
suegeekstravel
I can't travel enough! I love it, I'd be away 365 days/year, if I could. Unfortunately, like most people, I can't do that. So, I use my library to get my travel geek on. I borrow videos of locals I want to explore in the future. I watch them as I walk on the treadmill and can imagine I am away for some small part of my day. I use the library's resources to explore information on new destinations, cost analysis, research history, language, get maps, check out hotels, parks, look into must see places and those off the beaten path. I can 'escape' for a few hours or actually plan my trips—all with the help of the library. The library is my own little vacation in a box!
martinageeksgoats
I sort of stumbled into raising Boer goats (meat, not milk, is the main product, besides lots and lots of compost) and needed to learn a lot—often quite urgently and quickly. And the waiting during kidding season required books-—physical, e-books and audio. I love the libraries I use!
michaelgeeksbicycles
A beautiful elegant machine, and sooo much fun. I've always loved them and always will!
jillgeeksaudiobooks
I have a lot of 'empty brain time'—walking the dog, walking to work, cleaning the house, knitting—that goes much more pleasurably when listening to a book. I can check out a CD or Playaway, or download via Overdrive or NetLibrary.
kerrigeekscomedy
Ever since I was little, I had an affinity for comedy. Sure, who doesn't like to laugh, right? I had a Gilda Radner record as a small child, and knew it all by heart and would do the voices and everything. I wish we had video and Internet like we do now back then. I would love to see tiny me being Rosanne Rosanadana. Sneaking Saturday Night Live when my parents thought I was asleep, I got in on the ground floor with Belushi and Murray and the other amazing Not Ready for Prime Time Players. Comedy albums are a lot easier to come by now, and with the advent of Comedy Central and biographies from the local library (Rancho Mirage, CA) I can geek out like a pro!
lindageeksmysteriousmysteries
Our library celebrates all the different genres of books available in our library-we have fun while we learn.
danageeksscifihorror&80salternativemusic
As a mild mannered children's librarian, people are usually surprised by the fact that I read Stephen King, John Saul, Anne Rice, etc.
shannongeeksunschooling
I love 'unschooling' with my kids—it's non-coercive child-led learning for those of you who have never heard the term. It means we all follow what we geek for as long as we geek it and learn a ton in the process.
jaygeeksbackyardpoultry
Wanting to start a small egg laying flock and raise the chickens I eat ... the library was the first place I went to find information.
sierrageeksdark&twisties
Edgar Allan Poe, the king of dark and twisty, is my hero. His poetry and short stories have changed me, literally and figuratively. I think my librarians are getting sick of me for checking out all the Poe books on a weekly basis!
crissgeeksebookreaders
I love all e-book readers. As the digital resource librarian for Lawrenceburg Public Library District, I have learned to use all the e-readers in the market (at least the most popular ones). Let me tell you, it has been a great journey. I love to talk about them and all the things you can do with them. Just ask me!
heidigeekshistory
I once had a professor tell me everything in life is economics. I say, everything in life is history. As every second passes, it becomes a part of history. Books offer a way for people to connect with history, reviving the past and giving history another second of life.
kristingeeksdeweydecimalsystem
Any bibliophile can appreciate such a wonderful system for ordering books. But when you're the research geek for an English professor, good ole' Dewey really saves the day.
melissageeksmusicals
Musicals make you instantly want to tap dance, dance the mashed potato, get revenge by being a barber, defy gravity, live for no day, but today, and believe that anything is possible with a little faith, trust and pixie dust. What's not to geek about musicals?
ashleygeeksadventure
I love the library. I can't get out of one. I always have new books on hold and I always have a new book in my hand. A book is an adventure. There is always a new place or person I haven't read about.
peggeekspermaculture
Permaculture books changed my life. I love my library for letting me borrow them, again and again.
oliviageekscreativity
It seems like every time I go into the library to get work done, I never actually accomplish it. Creativity always hits me before I am able to tackle some of those calculus problems that I left too long. I always find myself writing or drawing when I am in the library, which is alright with me, except sometimes it gets a little inconvenient.
elisageeksmystery
My favorite library experience is when I was nine and my sister took me to the Brooklyn Library on Eastern Parkway. The library was so big that it felt like a maze. My sister quickly showed me to my favorite genre, the mystery section. I was able to find my favorite author and take home some fantastic books. I left that day happy and couldn't wait until I was able to go back to get new books.
andrewgeekstheater&shakespeare
Shakespeare has always been a huge part of my life ever since high school. When most of my classmates dreaded having to read the plays, I always embraced it. At RCC, I took a Shakespeare seminar, and spent plenty of time in the library working on research for a paper and finding out a bunch of different information about Shakespeare and his life. I never knew how much information there was out there about him!
davidgeeksawesomefiction
I love reading fiction by awesome wordsmith authors. Rocking out and throwing down the words and laying it down.
garrettgeekshistory
I have always enjoyed history and the amazing stories it contains. My mom always taught me to love learning new stories and I have never forgotten that. I love going to class and learning new stories about history.
englishcaddygeeksteaching
I geek when students are able to go beyond learning literature to to loving literature.
nikkigeeksfiction
My mother taught me to read at a very young age to help me get head start for school. She achieved her goal, but reading has helped me in so many other ways, as well. I am a huge fan of fictional stories; books that take me to far away places and on epic adventures. Books are an awesome way to learn, but they also help me escape from reality and experience the impossible.
christinegeeksdesigningclothing
I love going to the library. I feel that the library is a place where I can go and relax and do my work without any disruptions. It feels so good to grab a cup of coffee and my laptop and to just sit in the library and work. In college, I've found that I use the library a lot and it is really the only place where I can get my work done. If you're ever stressed take a trip to the library, grab a cup of coffee and a good book and you'll feel a lot better!
urbancmtmomgeeksmommyhood
I have always loved helping others, and I have found that being a mom (of four) definitely allows me to do just that. I served in the army and decided that I needed to stay home with my own children. I love to spend time teaching them, watching them grow and encouraging them to become whatever they want. With the help of the library, we are able to increase our imaginations, become better readers and learn of our potential dreams and career paths. The library is a crucial place in our family life. I geek being a mom and providing for my wonderful kids (and experiences in imagination for their friends, too).
katiegeeksliteracy
I asked my mom to teach me how to read when I was just three and was a quick learner, going through storybooks by four. But not everyone is lucky enough to be taught the love of books so young, nor is everyone fortunate enough to find reading easy and enjoyable. I spend a couple hours every week as a writing tutor and hope to teach composition and reading when I'm done with my degree in English. In short, I really geek reading and want to help others geek it, too!
rumblegeeksinlineskating
What can I say. I love it. And I have loved skating for many years. It is the closest to flying without wings. I love the speed and the movement. It is a wonderful experience, plus a excellent way to stay fit. Go on, you know you want to.
labelgeeksbooks&learningingeneral
Yes, I am a geek. And I think books are the safeguards of our civilization. Imagine what one can learn, visualize, what knowledge he can obtain by simply getting off his videogames sessions and learning new words from the source. Abstract thinking is for everyone to grab! Some geeks should learn to be real geeks and go back to the library!
polinageekseducation
As an immigrant girl growing up in Brooklyn, my local library was only a block away from my school. Whenever I wanted to learn something or use the computer, I'd beg my parents to let me go there to get books. The library, both the school and public one, nurtured my love for books and, in turn, my love for education. Books taught me from a young age that anything is possible if you work hard and I realized early on that I would need to have a good education to succeed.
zeekgeeksfurries
I've been fascinated by them ever since I found out about the furry fandom. It's an interesting art form with great people, and an amazing supply of new ideas and ways of thinking.
queeniegeeksthekeywestlibrary
I have lived near this library since I was five. It's like a second home to me and I've always gone there every day ever since I was five. I know everyone there and they're like my extended family. There are a lot of varieties of manga and we have our own teen club that meets every Friday. It's amazing! We go ghosthunting, watch movies, and plan the most awesome programs ever!
monique geekskeywestlibrary
I love it here! We do everything from watching movies to ghost hunting! There are tons of programs to do and it makes me want to come to the library everyday! The librarian is amazing. She knows how to make reading something exciting. She is full of jokes and gets our minds working. The library also has a large selection of books. Finding the perfect book is as easy as pie! Plus, all my friends come and its such an enjoyable experience.
zakgeeksthekeywestlibrary
We do everything here... from manga to ghost hunting, and it’s almost completely student run.
lyrageekspoetry
Well, I'm 12 years old and I go to middle school. I love to read fantasy fiction mystery murders and romance novels.
lilygeeksmanga
Seeing the story unfold in front of you, and seeing how the characters react and not just imagining how they look that’s what I geek.
robertgeeksroleplayinggames
It's about creating a character and then making that character come to life through words and emotions. Roleplaying games are like combining acting and your favorite board game. It takes imagination and cooperation with friends to create a unique shared experience and rich memories.
jessegeeksgenealogy
My family came to America in the 1600's from England. My great uncle traced our family tree back hundreds and hundreds of years. He did it the old school way by visiting libraries and courthouses and yes...graveyards.
Now there are simple ways to research my family history and it's interesting that demand for libraries keeps growing (169 million users) and yet they are facing the biggest budgets cuts ever. This is the reason we need to individually support our local libraries. We may use it for genealogy, doing homework, research, borrowing valuable resources, creating a resume, finding a job online, etc., but we each must stand up for libraries.
It's cool because now I work for a genealogy technology company and we use resources from libraries all over the United States. I'm also sharing this cool infographic which tells the story.
destinygeeksseamonsters
I always loved reptiles and dinosaurs. Then I found that sea monsters were dinosaurs and that gave me the geek for them.
mercedesgeeksanythingandeverything
At the age of 11, I moved into a small town where I knew no one, and there was little to occupy my time other than my local library. Over time, the library became a haven for me, and I was more likely to be found there than at the park, at the movie theater or just about anywhere else. The librarians became my friends and the people I first wanted to tell when I learned something new. They helped me find books and movies that educated me in every aspect of whatever my current obsession was. Whether the phase was reptiles, Egypt, ancient Greece, music, or art, my library was, and still is, the pinnacle of everything and anything I ever wanted to learn. I geek knowledge.
rosiegeekswords&stories&ideas&books
I love to read ... mostly fiction but not exclusively. I just finished The Wave and am on a quest now to learn more about rogue waves. I am most appreciative of the opportunities our public library gives us.
latonyageekslighthouses
I grew up in Northern California around the beach. I have always found the ocean calming, yet violent. I often wondered about the keepers of the oceans, lighthouses. So, I collect them and learn the history about them. I have a favorite one that has lots of history behind it. I have all kinds of lighthouse things and have gotten books from the library about them, as well.
kaydeegeekstheclarinet
I've played the clarinet for about two years now and I learned most of what I know about music theory from books at the library. I have gotten books about camps and schools that specialize in the fine arts at the library, which has inspired me to apply for Interlochen Center for the Arts.
jessicageeks80'smusic&reenacting
I love history and somehow can't stop the 80's era music from blasting in my car on the way to work. The library gives me a chance to enjoy both, sometimes at the same time!
reegeekshummingbirds
It's almost time for the hummingbirds to come back to Iowa. I put up feeders and I love watching them. I enjoy watching and learning about all birds, but especially hummingbirds. I just find these little feathery balls of energy fascinating. Sometimes I can even get them to eat from a feeder that I’m holding.
christophergeeksreligion
I teach religious studies at university, and I still love to read pretty much almost any book about religious beliefs, practices and history. My local public library is a great place to find good reliable information on all these topics!
chasegeeksart&photography
Art moves me, whether it's the instant art I can create with a camera or the other art that gets paint in strange places and on my canvas. Being able to express myself is an incomparable feeling.
mayageeksvariety
Graphic novels, fantasy, paranormal and real-life adventures, the library has them all. The library is the one place I can discover the world from home.
rachelgeeksabnormalpsychology
Any time I pick up a book on abnormal psychology, I read it from cover to cover. My mind seems to have an endless thirst for any knowledge pertaining to psychology, and learning in general, but that's another story.
rachelgeekscomicart
I've always found comics a fascinating media, and the only one which the artist truly controls time and space. One can even go back in time with comics! The library gives me a way to enjoy the works of published artists while I work on my own.
melaniegeekslifelonglearning
I truly believe that in order to live a complete and fulfilled life, that one must never stop learning. It doesn't matter what you learn, or how you learn, just that you continue to learn something each and every day. Libraries, as centers of knowledge, can help provide us the access to learning.
sherrygeeksart&traveling&reading
I have art painted by family. I collect art when traveling, another one of my passions. I travel all over the world and love staying in B&B's so I can meet local people. Finally, I geek reading which helps me meet people and go places in my mind.
clatageeksblues
Blues touches my soul. From Howling Wolf to Susan Tedeschi, blues makes me smile.
amygeekschildhoodmemories
One thing that has always stood out in my memories is visiting the library. We couldn't afford to buy lots of books, so we spent time at the library. I remember the joy it brought when my dad would let me loose in the children's section and I could pick anything I wanted. There was never any restrictions on what I was aloud to read. To this day that is how I have raised my own kids. Read what interests you. If you want to sit and read an encyclopedia then more power to you. And as someone over the age of 30, I admit to still loving to read a good children's book with beautiful illustrations.
lynngeeksvisualcommunications
I spent forever trying to decide what to major in. I wanted something I was passionate about and knew I could have a successful career in. I found everything I wanted in visual communications.
barbgeekssinging&reading
Singing and reading to me is like taking a breath, and I thank the library for helping me to fuel my love and passion for singing and reading.
lynngeeksartdolls
I have been making art dolls for over a decade. I've done a lot of research both online and at various libraries to help me make various dolls. I'm currently researching Steampunk for a project I'm working on called "The Time-Keeper."
sarageeksfascinating
I now work in the same library I grew up in. Basically, my life is defined by my library.
jengeeksgenreblending
The library has helped me stay sane over the last three years, by giving me an affordable way to feed my imagination while I've been gradually been getting my feet back under myself, financially.
judygeekstraveling
I geek traveling all over the U.S.A., including Hawaii, there's nothing like traveling, meeting new people and making long distance friends. Traveling is the best!
annettegeeksyalit
I teach 7th grade English and spend my summers devouring all the YA lit my public library can share with me.
candicegeekswatchingtv
On first glance, to admit I 'geek' TV on a library project may earn me some thumbs down. My daughter is a librarian, has always been passionate about reading and now, works to keep children reading. Allowing her to watch TV as a child never dimmed her love for reading. Sharing out mutual 'geekiness' for certain TV shows even now is not at all in conflict with enjoying the written word. So, those of you who think I'm off the track to 'geek' TV, as the show of the same name used to say, 'Gimme a Break!'
childrensbookgeekgeeksbooksaboutanimals
My almost two year old loves 'an-i-mals.' Nonfiction is his top choice. It gets him so excited that he can talk about what he sees in those books all day! He loves going to the library because of it.
monageekscobalt
Blue represents God to me and the color is so powerful, intense, beautiful and intoxicating.
loviegeeksgospelfunk
To hold on to my sanity with this world I have to stay connected with God as much as possible.
deangeekschildrensbooksforgeeks
No princesses for my six-year-old daughter. At our library we read about zombies, vampires, space pirates and more.
darrahgeeksrecycledart
Our public library has hundreds of books on arts and crafts, jewelry-making, collage and ways to create recycled and re-purposed artwork. I love to take a cool piece of art, jewelry or clothing, or even take an old photo, a magazine, a greeting card or piece of ephemera and disassemble it and then reassemble it to create something new and unique!
courtenygeeksgeology
Ever since taking an oceanography class in college I have been hooked. Plate tectonics, magma viscosity, minerals and rocks; they get me going!
genegeekstinker
From the Preface of Getting Started With Arduino by Massimo Banzi, I've spent a long time looking for an English word that would sum up that way of working without a specific plan, starting with one idea and ending up with a completely unexecpted result. Finally, 'tinkering' came along. I recognized how this word has been used in many other fields to describe a way of operating and to portray people who set out on a path of exploration. For example, the generation of French directors who gave birth to the 'Nouvelle Vauge' were called the 'tinkerers.'
The best definition of tinkering that I've ever found comes from an exhibition held at the Exploratorium in San Francisco: "Tinkering is what happens when you try something you don't quite know how to do, guided by a whim, imagination and curiosity. When you tinker, there are no instructions, but there are also no failures, no right or wrong ways of doing things. It's about figuring out how things work and reworking them. Contraptions, machines, wildly mismatched objects working in harmony—this is the stuff of tinkering. Tinkering is, at its most basic, a process that marries play and inquiry." For the wealth of knowledge it brings to this process, I love the library.
michellegeeksphilosophy&religions
I have never belonged to a particular faith, but religion and philosophy of life has been a fascination of mine since I was a kid. I tend to read more about Asian philosophy, but find all other views on life to be equally as interesting. It would cost me a fortune to read all the books that have been available to me through my public library! Oh yeah! I geek it all!
allisongeekstelevisionshows
I am currently getting my degree in library and information science, so there are many reasons why I love the library! I have a passion for TV, drama, reality, comedy—you name it! Unfortunately, I don't always get to watch my favorite shows because school, work and life get in the way. I use my library to check out full season TV shows on DVD. It makes curling up on the couch on a rainy Sunday much more entertaining!
sarahgeeksfiction
I am a library technical assistant student and I love the library, it is my second home. I am getting my BA in art history after I graduate soon. Fiction books help me to escape when I need to and it helps me get by.
burleygeeksspiders
Spiders freak me out. How better to keep up with them than to constantly look up their evolution, new spiders, etc.
mariageeksmusicaltheatre
I was born into my love of musical theatre; in fact, I was named for West Side Story's Maria! I went to a school for the arts during my junior and senior years of high school, majoring in acting. Although I switched from theatre to english in college, I still harbor a huge love for musicals, both filmed and on stage. I see them as often as I can, and have even made my husband a fan! We plan on seeing/geeking out during Wicked when it comes to town next year.
triciageeksarthistory
When I started college, I took an Art History class for my humanities requirement. I loved it so much that I switched my major and got a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in art history. I have been an art history geek for 20 years now!
karengeeksrecovery
From the time I was born my life has been touched in one way or another by the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction. I am 48 years old, and have never known a day that my father hasn't had a drink. I have been sober myself for 23 years. I will read just about anything I can get my hands on regarding this subject matter. Knowledge is power, especially in this realm. I hope with increased education we can better serve those afflicted with the disease of substance abuse.
kelleygeeksbooks
I am a total bookworm. I love checking out all sorts of books, from popular fiction and mystery, to young adult literature and juvenile fiction. I also love reading pet books.
briannageekshorses
Ever since I was a child, horses were and are my pride and joy. I love going horseback riding and caring for them.
mike geeksstandardizedtests
As a high school student it may be odd that I love to study for standardized tests. What better place to study than the library?
kendrageeksmanga
Manga was introduced to me by a good friend of mine, in the form of a little-known title called +Anima. She forced them on me and told me I had to read them, so I grudgiungly did. The next thing I knew, I was tearing down the walls in the library in search of new manga to read, like FullMetal Alchemist, while watching as much anime as I could find.
I think it's safe to say that I geek manga.
nadiyageekshistory
When I was introduced to the anime Hetalia: Axis Powers, I was given a small taste of world history, and right away, I fell in love with it. Now, I read non-fiction history books for fun, as well as fiction ones.
christinegeeksgenealogy
I love family history and the genealogy room that is at my local library.
haleygeeksgreekmythology
When I first read the Percy Jackson series, I didn't realize how much of it was true. I thought Rick Riordan pretty much just made most of it up. When we were studying greek mythology, I was surprised how much of it I knew from reading just the first book of the series. Sure, I looked like Jarod, the biggest nerd ever, but it's not like I cared.
katiegeeksstoriesoffaith&imagination
I am most passionate about faith in Christ (about knowing God and His great love for us and loving others) and in imaginative stories. I like inspirational true life stories and also imaginative stories of fiction. And I am especially passionate about how faith and imagination are related. Jesus often spoke in parables when he taught people. Stories help us understand our own lives better, and the wonders and mysteries of life. They can help us live with more faith, imagination courage, and heart. I like authors like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, George MacDonald, Jill Williamson, R.J. Anderson, Brandon Mull, David and Karen Mains, Cornelia Funke, Shannon Hale, Edward Eager, Donita K. Paul, Andrew Peterson, Patricia C. Wrede, J.K. Rowling, Jessica Day George, Wayne Thomas Batson, John and Stasi Eldredge and more.
With currently being unemployed especially now and also throughout my life, the library has been a huge blessing to me. I have always found it to be a treasure trove of good stories waiting to be discovered and a world of possibilities for learning about interesting topics. I am very grateful for my local library and the incredible role it has played in my life!
christinageekstexting
I'm on my phone all day long. One time my phone broke and literally I was sitting there moving my thumbs. Not relaxing.
davegeeksrugby
I am a player, a coach, an administrator, a resource, a teacher, a friend, a ref and a library user.
sharongeeksdolls&sewing&history
I love the public library—I use it for all my 'geek' needs and those of my grandson, too.
kylegeeksphilosophy
I geek philosophy because I find different beliefs and theories of how to live fascinating.
conniegeeksanythingscience
I work at a public library, but had a previous career as an archaeologist. I geek anything ‘sciencey,’ even if I don't understand it!
laurengeeksyoungadultliterature
I am half-way through my master's degree in library science, with an emphasis on youth librarianship, so I geek anything and everything having to do with young adult literature and teens in the library!
kathleengeeksbookmobiles
My library has a beautiful bookmobile that visits schools, parks, subdvisions and pre schools throughout the City of Aurora. Everyone is so happy to see us when we pull up at our stops that I just can't help geeking bookmobiles!
kerrygeekschildrensliterature
I am an avid reader, grad student & teacher of children's & YA lit. My library has a great Teen section that helps me keep up with what's new & good in YA fiction. This makes me a happy reader, and a better teacher; I often end up teaching books I found for the first time at my library.
jeangeeksfamily
I read to my six children, and now I see them reading to theirs.
anngeekshealthyliving
I have worked in health care for 30 years. I have come to realize that learning how to prevent an illness is much better and cheaper then trying to cure the illness itself.
wendygeekscustomerservice
All of my happiest moments in my day come from having my patrons leaving the library glad that they came.
jeziegeekslegends&lore&mythology
My mother started out reading to me, and I have always had a love for books and stories, but my favorite are the ones about King Arthur, Gladiators, Spartans, Robin Hood, Ancient Rome, Greece and Medieval Europe. They are just so fascinating to me. When I read about these places and stories, it is like I'm there myself.
leilageeksbooksoncd
Thanks to my library, I got hooked on audiobooks on CD and now 'commute' is no longer a dirty word!
wendygeekshomeschooling
Library resources allow me to build my own homeschool curricula without purchasing items I will use only once, and our whole family can research topics of potential interest before investing in materials for our home library: homeschooling for everyone!
karengeeksunderdogs
I grew up in a home with an alcoholic father, and a mother with mental illness. I am a phoenix that rose from the ashes, and I enjoy stories of others who were able and willing to do the same.
lorigeeksresearchformydissertation
I'm working on my Ph.D. and my library has been a lifesaver for helping me find relevant research to help me support my arguments and assumptions. ILL services have saved me a lot of money I might have had to spend on buying books and research articles.
ceciliageeksmovies
As a kid, my parents let me and in some cases MADE me watch movies. The classics, like The Sting, Singin' in the Rain, Sunset Boulevard and Gone with the Wind. Generally movies an eight-year-old girl doesn't typically watch. I didn't get all the jokes, but from a young age my parents immersed me in an environment of film lovers. I'm 15 and my favorite channel is the classic movie channel.
eringeeksgaelic
I want to help save an endangered language and make it my own.
mckenziegeeksmusic
When I was 13, I was going through severe depression and was self-injuring myself. Music helped me through a lot of it. No matter what mood I was in there was always some band or song that was there waiting to make feel better. Now I'm 16, I don't injure myself anymore and music is still my escape from reality.
melissageeksinformationaccess
I worked in newspapers for 10 years before becoming a library professional. Communities need places where people can become informed about the world, from local to global, or learn how to use information and technology to improve their lives. Libraries fill that need.
paulgeeksmilwaukeepubliclibraries
I'm temporarily disabled and home-bound due to a recent surgery. TV and music just does not do it all. Just started reading my 5th book. Library resources are keeping me mentally strong during my recovery.
juliegeekschicklit
There's no better way to spend a relaxing evening then curling up with a cup of hot tea and a good chick book.
sharigeeksnerdfighting
Nerdfighters fight to decrease world suck. Geek the Library fights to decrease world suck. As a nerdfighter, it is my duty to Geek the Library.
amandageekshorror
I love things that go bump in the night—I can't get enough! Getting scared by fiction makes everyday life seem peachy keen and fancy-free.
lisageeksinformation
As a part time Youth Services Librarian, a part time grad student for my MLS and a full time mom. I need loads of info on an array of topics. The books I can get from the library, the data bases from college, quick google searches. I'm learning something about everything everyday!
karengeeksthemultiverse
It stared with The Confusion by Neal Stephenson and spread to all his work and then on to Christopher Moore's severely warped world! Always was a science person, still subscribe to Scientific American and Science News. Have you ever seen the DVD What the Bleep Do We Know? You'll know then.
taylorgeeksforensicanthropology
I am fascinated by the study of history, and the implications of which that deal with the dead and the deceased from thousands of years ago! It's amazing.
ashleygeekscomedy
Ever sense I was a little girl, I've wanted to be a stand-up comedian. I was always told I was very funny and people would turn to me when they were having a bad day. However, whenever I said I wanted to do stand-up the support was very thin. This past year, I finally got over my fear of not being good at it and actually trying it! To my surprise and the shock of others, I am actually good! Out of all the things I love in my life, comedy is the one thing I need!
vickigeeksart
Living in a small town, a bunch of very creative, talented ladies got together to form an art group. We meet once a month to share our creative ideas, techniques, our very own expertise in very individual areas. We are http://artyteaparty.blogspot.com.
angelageeksyoungadultlit
After moving halfway across the country, I was feeling isolated and depressed, having no friends and no job waiting for me in New York City. And then I discovered that a branch of the Queens Library was literally down the street from my new apartment. Suddenly, I had a lifeline to the rest of the world again, and rekindled my love of YA lit. Through the constant access to fresh books, I was able to start up a blog to log my thoughts and network with other book geeks in my area and around the world.
dianegeeksteaching
I have been a teacher all my life, as many of you have been. I just love to see the light in a child's eyes when the 'get it'!
karengeeksknitting
Knitting is relaxing. You can knit while watching TV, sitting in meetings, waiting anywhere...and you end up with something to give away or wear!
sharigeeksnerdfighteria
DFTBA.kimgeekspolitics
I was raised in Kansas City, MO. Came to Iowa in 2003, and became the librarian for a small town of 1,700. It's great to know most all my patrons' names and what they like to read, and to watch the children grow up!
kimgeekshistory
I am the director of a library in Hampton, Iowa. This year when planning our new budget, we had to cut out book budget because of flat funding. I gave my presentation to City Hall knowing I wouldn't get an increase. The next day, much to my surprise...I had an e-mail telling me that the Budget Committee had recommended an increase of $2,000 over what I had asked for. This is wonderful because now we can offer more books, more audios and more everything!
cindygeeksscubadiving
After learning scuba diving years ago, I stopped going for various reasons. After going through a divorce and a difficult move, I have started back because it makes me happy and it's better than before!
khürtgeeksdigitalphotography
I've always had a love for photography, but I became passionate about it when I bought my first digital camera back in 2001. For the first time, cost of film and development was no longer a barrier to my pursuit of capture light.
heathergeeksknights
Seven years ago I, went to my first Renaissance Fair and got hooked on jousting! Since then, I've studied so many different aspects of knighthood from chivalry to military history!
roningeeksancientmythology
I have been geeking everything from the Sumerians to the Vikings for 20 years now. I do a lot of research online, but sometimes there is no substitute for putting your hands on a book. A year ago, I did a 25-minute PowerPoint presentation on Norse mythology for my local library as a part of its 'What's Your Hobby' theme.
ameliegeeksanatomynews&woolleads
When you're a geek the world is your geekdom. What, truly, aren't we interested in?
katygeekslibraryschool
I volunteered at my local library last summer. I was considered an 'intern' and was able to do all of the behind the scenes work. It was amazing! I loved it, and I can't wait until library school!
susangeekszombies
I love the dark side of the paranormal. Zombies are the creepy, scary side of all that. Any book that's out with zombies I want to read! My favorite zombie book is The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan.
bridiegeeksirishlanguage
I love languages, and for the past few years I've been learning Irish, and that involves the library, with books, video, access to Web sites involved with the language and dictionaries galore! (Galore: from the Irish 'go leor' meaning enough!)
dennisgeeks50scars&music
If I won the lottery, I would open my own hot rod shop, or a 50's restaurant like Stella's in Des Moines, with Cruise Nights twice a week and NASCAR specials. I like 50's cars and 50's music, Buddy Holly rules!
betsygeekscrafting
The library helps me pinch my crafting dollars by letting me check out books on sewing, cardmaking, drawing, and any other kind of craft you can mention!
alicegeeksbaking
I have gotten into baking lately, and it seems like we're always having a cake, cookies, scones, a pie or something else yummy. So I geek baking!
debgeeksmysteries
Love mysteries with suspense and excellent characters! Also love books about spirituality, dieting and recipes.
johngeekstreasurehunting
I enjoy logging onto geocache.com and finding the coordinates for caches in my area and in areas my family and I will be traveling. We love using our GPS unit to find these caches. It is a great way to learn about an area or get some exercise.
lindageeksday-to-dayskills
As I have grown older, I've had to come to terms with many things in life, some super, some painful. There is no issue which I need help with that I can't find material on in the library. The library serves as the place of life-skills study, as well as research, or the pursuit of higher knowledge! That's what makes them vital to the community, and to me.
maggiegeeksmylibrarystaff
I'm one of those odd people who get interested in random topics and then spends hours/days/weeks doing research on then and putting holds on massive amounts of books. When the library staff see me walk in the door, they pull my holds out of the back before I even get to the counter.
brianageeksadvice
Whenever I see someone upset or frustrated, I have to make sure they're ok, even if I don't like them. I give advice and try to make them feel better without sugar coating things. I've been through a lot and I have a good sense of reality. Advice isn't what I give, it's what I do.
chrissiegeeksaudiobooks
As a librarian, I often find that my 'books I want to read' list is much too long to actually get through in the limited time I have to actually sit still and read. Thanks to the library, though, I can borrow and download free audiobooks to sneak in some 'reading' time while I drive to and from work!
tayloregeekscheerleading
I have been a cheerleader for eight years. I am currently a middle school cheerleader and I'm in 7th grade—which means I've cheered since I was five.
Cheerleading is my life. I love it, I love it, I love it! Many people believe cheerleading isn't a real sport, it's just standing on the sidelines yelling 'go team!' with the rest of the fans. They're wrong.
Cheerleading is, no matter how easy it may look, making everybody excited and pumped up whether we're winning by two or losing by 20. It's a lot more than just yelling—trust me. Some teams usually go to competitions, as well. Competition cheerleading is the hardest kind of cheerleading there is—yes, there are different types.
In competition cheerleading, the team works a whole year, at least three times a week, for two minutes and 30 seconds. During those 150 seconds, the team's job is to entertain the audience and wow the judges by tumbling (gymnastics), stunting (build-ups/pyramids), dancing, cheering and facials (smiling). That just goes to show you that cheerleading is not just a sport, but an extremely intense sport in which you require major muscular abilities. Cheerleading is more than a sport to me—its a lifestyle. A lifestyle I will never give up.
jaygeekstheforce
I regularly ask my librarian wife to pick up some Star Wars material and she never disappoints. It doesn't matter if I'm asking for books, movies, graphic novels or games, her library is able to easily accommodate the request, and even if her library doesn't have the item, there is always interlibrary loan! May the library be with you!
theogeeksmythology&philosophy
My public libraries—plural, yes—have helped me expand my knowledge of various mythologies, religions and philosophies throughout my life. From Simon Black's "Think" and Time/Life books on dragons, to Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" and books on Tarot and Christianity, I've always found support for my interests and ideas at my public libraries. Thanks!
rebeccageeksfantasy
I am enchanted by magic of all kinds. Nothing makes a better story than an ordinary person chosen to fulfill an extraordinary destiny. To triumph over evil and save their world. Having chosen to live the magical in the mundane world, there's no place like the library to discover new worlds.
debbygeeksalaska
I have always been drawn to Alaska, and oddly enough, so was my father. His dream was to visit Alaska, and he was able to do that, not once, but twice! I have been there once, and would take advantage of any opportunity to go there again.
jeangeeksvacations
I plan all of my trips online. With only dial-up available where I live, I use the library's computers to plan my itinerary, purchase tickets and print out brochures. I also send all of my vacation pictures to my online photo album from the library.
kimgeeksquilting
I love to quilt and I am always looking for new patterns what better place to find patterns is at the library. I can check out books, go online and find other quilting books from other libraries in the state through MelCat. Plus, our library has a quilting magazine I can check out, so I don't have to buy it.
leeshkageeksknitting
Last year, I learned how to crochet. This year, I decided to quit smoking and tackle knitting (because no mere string is going to beat me!) I joined up with a stitch group at the library—that's where I do all my best stitching anyhow, and haven't looked back. I'm smoke free (since July 4th), learned a new skill and made a great group of friends (even if they mostly are at least 20-30 years older than me.) I <3 the library!
summergeeksgenealogy
I have always been interested in my family history but never knew where to go or how to start. The library was the perfect place for me to look up my Scottish ancestry, as well as dig into census records and obituaries from states across the country. The library helped me find my family.
jennifergeeksorigami
I've been a paper folder since the late 1980s. I needed to create a display for the library where I worked as a clerk, so I taught myself using the book Origami by Hideaki Sakata. More than 20 years later, I'm still folding and I still work at the same library, but now I'm the manager. I recently created an origami Hogwarts Castle to celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter movie. The model is from Eric Kenneway's book Complete Origami.
heathergeeksstories
The best part about getting a new book is not only getting to read it, but getting a chance to tell it. I'm a local storyteller and I'm here to say 'thank you' for the material that has led to good times reading and good times acting them out.
lisageeksbacon
The best part of raising pigs? Bacon. I borrowed Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs from my local public library three years ago, and my freezers have been full of bacon, sausage, chops and hams ever since.
melissageekscrochet
Crocheting is a huge creativity outlet for me and one that keeps my mind peaceful and my hands productive in my down time. The sky is the limit to what can be created, from old timey crafts to boutique garments. I just can't get enough.
bethgeeksknitting
Last year I became a passionate knitter. My library provides me access to fantastic books, DVDs, and more to feed my knitting fanaticism!
dorothygeeksscrapbooking
I love to take photos. I hope the library will help me organize, create and share them! Scrapbooking is the answer, but there are so many ways and so little time ... I know the library has all the info I will need to get it done!
nickgeeksworldwar2
I love World War II! Best subject on earth!kristinageeksjosswhedon
I fell in love with Whedon's work from his Buffy days. Can't get enough of his work. He really is an amazing writer/creator/director. Always interested in what he has in store for the world next!
jackgeekszen
The library is a place where I can explore areas of interest that I never explored before. Everything is open to the experience of knowledge, just like a beginner's mind. The library provides me with my Zen Koans, my Buddhist books and a space to quietly meditate. It provides a venue for spiritual and personal growth.
wendygeekssocialnetworking
My family live all over the world, and yet I see them every day through social networks, so I guess I also geek Mark Zuckerburg for bringing me together with my lovely family.
trishgeeksbollywood
I fell in love with Bollywood movies about four years ago when I took a dance class on Bollywood style dancing. I can never get enough! In a Bollywood movie, you have adventure, romance and tragedy ... all at once. They are sometimes fun and upbeat, sometimes sad. My favorite Bollywood actor is Aamir Khan. You can catch him in Lagaan, and several other movies. Watch, enjoy, learn to dance!
juliusgeekshipsters
I'm starting to think hipsters don't exist. I've lived in Portland and now I'm in Brooklyn, and I see them everywhere! But ask a perceived hipster if he or she is a hipster and you might get a PBR thrown in your face. Ironically, I want to be a hipster myself, but my longing to enter hipsterdom negates me from ever becoming one. Curses!
kathygeeksscrapbooking
I love taking photos and love my family. What better way to combine the two then scrapbooking. What a wonderful way to tell the life story of our family.
justingeekszines
I've been reading, making, collecting and promoting zines since I was a teen in the early 90s. Now as a librarian, I'm starting a zine club at my local branch.
kathygeeksthegreatestband
I have been a fan of the best rock-n-roll band in the world for the past 39 years. Led Zeppelin is one of the most influential rock bands in the last half-century. Jimmy Page (guitar/producer/founder), Robert Plant (vocalist/harmonica/tambourine), John Paul Jones (bass guitar; key boards and more) and John Bonham (drums/percussion) were in their own right amazing musicians, but when they came together in 1968 first as the New Yardbirds and then as Led Zeppelin, the world of music was never going to be the same.
To listen to Robert Plant’s voice on Led I and then realize he was only 19-years old it blows one’s mind, he could sing with the depth and wisdom of blues artists twice his age. Best of all, Robert is still out there recording 42-years later. Jimmy Page, to me, remains the best guitarist of all time. Jimmy was/is innovative, his producing skills amazing, and his drive for perfection uncompromising. John Paul Jones was/is the consummate professional and can nail a rhythm section to the floor, sensational. Sadly, John Bonham, the world’s greatest rock-n-roll drummer died in 1980. In his short 32 years, he changed how drummers went about the art of drumming, forever.
I have a friend of often quips, 'Wow Kathy that’s a record, it’s been 23-minutes since your arrival before you referenced LZ…' Cute, but who do my friends come too when they want a quick reference on the band? Me. Why? Because I geek Led Zeppelin.
boydaishageeksmusic
I started in music when I was five years old. I have been playing trombone since 6th grade. I love playing trombone. It's a very unique instrument.
brigeekswordorigins
When I was little, I said I wanted to be an '-ologist.' I've considered botany, paleontology and dentrochronology, but I just keep realizing I love the words, not the subjects. I want to study historical linguistics in grad school, so I can call myself a linguist, a philologist or a paleoverbologist.
ericgeekspuppetry
Jim Henson has always been an inspiration to me and mostly the reason I have been fascinated by puppets. The only thing is, puppets and puppetry have been kind of downsized as kids entertainment more than an art form. Recently, I've actually been able to request some very good books on puppets and puppet building from my local library. As someone who is still a beginner at building puppets, this is a great place for resources. Not to mention that I have also found DVDs and books on the history of puppetry. I highly encourage anyone to read the history of puppets and see that it's not just kids stuff.
karolgeeksstainedglass
I have always loved beautiful stained glass windows. I started taking a class and found some wonderful books in the reference section at my local library and now have dozens of patterns and ideas for everything from sun catchers to garden lights.
jillmariegeekssteampunk
Don't know what steampunk is? Go to your library and find out! Check out Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan or Cherie Priest's Boneshaker—you'll see exactly why I geek it. Cheers!
sarahgeeksg&s
Brilliant scripts, and enduring music, plus illumination of a great period of history and the nature of being. Gilbert and Sullivan has a broad, broadening appeal!
angiegeekspenguins
From the first time I met Topper in Santa Claus is Coming to Town (available at libraries), I was in love with penguins. When my 4th grade teacher read Mr. Popper's Penguins (also available at libraries), I was convinced I would receive one someday. Sadly, a real one never arrived under the tree, but my love of penguins remains. Listening to Morgan Freeman explain the life of penguins in March of the Penguins (you guessed it! Available at Libraries!) was a gift—two of my favorites combined!
jolenegeekstreasurehunting
Geocaching takes me to places I normally wouldn't go. It helps me see things I normally wouldn't notice.
rianngeeksdinnerandamovie
I love planning stay-at-home date nights for me and my sweetie. It's simple and inexpensive! Step 1: Try a new dinner recipe from one of the library's fabulous cookbooks. Step 2: Create ambiance by playing music borrowed from the library. Step 3: Watch a good movie—libraries have plenty to choose from, both new and old!
maryjogeekssciencefiction
I geek many things, science fiction predominant among them, but Doctor Who is one of the biggest ones. I love both classic and new Who, I enjoy all the doctors in different ways, and I love reading fan fiction and tie-in novels. But most importantly, I love cosplaying characters from the series and it was thanks to cosplay that I found my wonderful boyfriend who I love very much!
marylougeeksconventions
I love getting together with other people who are just as proud to be a geek as I am. It doesn't matter what makes you nerdy—as long as you are!
jakegeekswriting
As a friend of mine once put it, 'Writing is this sadistic thing we inflict upon ourselves. It kills us to do it, but we can't stop. Not ever.'
machellegeeksegyptology
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by egyptology—not just the pyramids and the pharaohs, but also the food, the beliefs, the medicine and the tenacity of the Egyptian society to persevere.
ellegeeksfairytales
Nothing ever helped ease a heartbreak like a happily ever after. My library has been taking me to magical places since I was a little girl.
rushigeeksanime&manga
I love anime and manga! The art is amazing! I also like vocaloids, while I'm thinking about japan.
bookhuggergeeksdolly'sprogram
The idea started with Dolly Parton and gives each newborn a book a month until the child turns five, and the child will learn to love books and reading. For $30 a year in our state, a donor can pay for the books and the postage and handling for one year.
briangeeksfilmhistory
I hate it wen I tell people I'm into old movies and they say 'Yea, I love Rebel Without a Caused!' No, I said OLD movies! Before the 1934 code! Before Sound! Before two-reelers! If you're not a geek about something, you lack passion!
karinageeksreading
I grew up with a family of geeks. We all loved to read and being from a family with 10 kids, it was a great way to entertain so many people cheaply. I think we went to the library every Saturday and I was the one who checked out the most books, which always surprised people since I was dyslexic, but it was an obstacle I learned to overcome because books were so fascinating! I remember being stuck in the house because of nasty Minnesota winter weather and reading the encyclopedia because I ran out of things to read! My love to read stayed with me my whole life and now I am in school to become a librarian. Reading is my constant companion and will be with me always.
brucegeeksnewskills
I've always been that person who asked the questions and wanted to try something different. I want to be that person you want with you if your plane, ship, tour bus, spacecraft, etc. crashes in unfamiliar territory. I've always worked to acquire new personal knowledge and new hands-on skills whenever I can. Doing so has brought me into a more orderly, but very active world where I am always surrounded by resources. What something can do, or what we can do with it, is much more important than what it is called.
roxannegeekssuperheroes
I never had a chance to not be a geek. My parents are both geeks and so are most of their friends. So I grew up with Marvel, DC, The Teen Titans, JLA, The Avengers, Astro City and every superhero possible. And I love it. I just never had a chance.
caitlingeekshistory
I've always been in love with history. I'm good at it, I find it fun and it makes sense to me. I've always agreed with Winston Churchill that we need to study history or it'll repeat. And, I just found out I may be eligible for an out-of-state history scholarship, while still in the 9th grade. To a college I want to go to. Life is stellar. Totally stellar.
megangeekspocketprotectors
I’ve always had an affinity for shirts with pockets. No, not the male forms the female versions. Surprisingly enough, I began to stick my pens in them and noticed that the pockets began to rip. Desperate I searched around, I didn’t want just any ordinary pocket protector, I wanted 'the' pocket protector. So now I have at least twenty pocket protectors of various design, style and color. Life is great.
hollygeeksinkpens
I've always loved ink pens, specifically fountain pens and gel ink. I love fine tipped pens that write smoothly. These days people are so absorbed in all of their hand-held technology that we start to forget about the art of writing. I love the simple act of writing. I love to read many different styles of writing. I'm a huge fantasy geek. I love escaping into other people's worlds that are much different from my own. It's very therapeutic to read books like that.
billgeekssailing
I love sailing my boat on Lake Superior and seeing different parts of the lake and meeting other sailors.
joegeeksgenealogy
I'm relatively new to family history, so my local library plays an important role in helping me knock down 'brick walls' in doing genealogy research.
jennifergeekspsychology
I love delving into people's minds. I'm even going to college to become a criminal psychologist. It's like a need to me, to know why people do what they do, what makes them tick, and what makes them think the way they do. I've read a lot of books about many things, but the psychological thrillers leave me breathless.
davegeeksmusic
Whether I'm looking for some obscure song done by a 'one hit wonder' from my high school days, the greatest hits of a favorite band or just trying to find something new, the library is the place to explore for music of all genres! Oh, and I can find weird sound effects and the perfect music for a Italian romantic dinner with my wife. That's amore!
seasongeeksvideogames
Man, I love video games. What a great way to come home and unwind. I can play with friends or forge my own adventures. And to get to play them on the job? Priceless. I work for a library that hosts Third Thursday Gaming Nights every month. And, O.K., I don't get to actually play them (except when the kids 'force' me to sing with them on Rock Band-- watch your eardrums!), but I do get to share in the joy, relaxation, teamwork and mega hand-eye coordination they bring to our patrons. Who said libraries were just about books?
heathergeeksinterlibraryloan
If my local library doesn't own a book I want to read, my library can borrow it from another library through interlibrary loan. It always amazes me. Interlibrary loan finds me books big name online sites can't. For free.
peggygeeksschoollibraries&librarians
Wow! I geek a place to tell why school libraries are so important to students—cause you and I might know when we've found good info by 'just googling' but kids do not. So they hop and bop into the school library and a really nice person helps them with their search and with finding a new book to read and with using a digital camera and with making a video clip and with the question, 'why won't my computer work' and with how to make research more effective, and...Wow! I geek school libraries and librarians because they are so important to the school. Thanks for giving me a chance to brag about school libraries.
tylergeekscomicbooks
I geek comic books because they show us a world that could be. It's not necessarily a better world, or a worse world, but it's a different world, and I think that's something we need these days.
laurageekslibraries
Out of all the things I considered geeking (Harry Potter, knitting, The Beatles, etc.), I chose what may seem like an easy out...libraries. However, libraries are my passion and will eventually be my career. I'm starting my journey towards my MLIS this week and could not be more proud to be a part of this amazing community. Who else fights for literacy, intellectual freedom and the accessibility for information more than a librarian? Therefore, I geek libraries.
amandageekstravel
I have always had wanderlust. Whether armchair travel or in person with guidebooks, the library is always able to assist me in learning about that next interesting place.
juliageeksfillingmyfreetimewithbooks
I am a school librarian and this summer while fighting the Bay Area's foggy doldrums of summer's inevitable period of inactivity, I had the whole Berkeley Public Library and the Oakland Public library at my disposal. If there was a book I wanted, I found it in the catalog, put it on hold and went to pick it up...just like a pizza, except free!
selinageeksmusic
I geek music because it's my life, it's a way of putting my imagination through sound and I'm in a happier place. Without music, there is no culture. Without music, we are missing out on the biggest parts that express ourselves. Music is great to hear, great to learn and it's the universal language.
donnageekssewing&crafting&creating
I love searching for unique fabrics, interesting buttons and vintage clothing in second-hand stores. When I was a child, I would stand behind my mom's sewing machine and watch her make all of our clothing. She gave me a scrap of fabric and a piece of red yarn and taught me to sew when I was four years old. I started going to the Argentine Branch library when I was seven years old. I always loved the smell of the books, the waxed floor, and the spiral stairs leading down to the children's books that held so many wonders for me. Even now, as an adult, I still feel a sense of awe and anticipation when I walk through those doors. I enjoy browsing through the books in the arts and crafts section. I take them home like good friends and find inspiration to create something new from something old. I have three hobbies that make me feel contented, all intertwined together like all of the personalities that come and go from the library.
alexgeeksherpetology
Who else would request his school library buy a copy of Urban Herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians)? I use the library all the time, and funding should only be raised—not cut.
lindageeksreadingtochildren
Why is it when funding is cut for libraries often the first programs to go are outreach programs and children's programming? Let's all contact our legislators and public officials and speak out for our patrons who don't have a voice.
jennifergeeksadoption
I wouldn't be enjoying the wonders of motherhood or watching my son develop a love of reading without the gift of adoption!
cliffgeeksracinggokarts
I started out racing when I was seven. I have always enjoyed racing and always will. My grandfather and my dad both raced when they were young and I hope to carry out that family tradition. I have won four championships. I am now 14 and when I am 16, I hope to buy a race car.
darrylgeeksshoes
I love to shop for shoes. Especially Adidas. I like how they fit and the style they have with my clothes. I love 'em!
brendagaelgeeksbeaufortcountylibrary
Our collection is very robust and fills in the many gaps that come with living in a small town. One example is that there are no independent films shown here, and our library does an excellent job of keeping us current with a steady stream of foreign and indy DVDs.
crissygeeksfamily
I love spending time with my family...my kids mean the world to me and I read my kids bedtime stories and kiss them goodnight. I might not be able to change the world, but I believe in a loving home with caring parents and want to help my kids learn is everyway. And on that fact, the library helps and it's fun for the kids!
lorigeeksevanstonpubliclibraryfriends
I geek epl friends since they saved two branch libraries from extinction by raising $171,000 in less than four months! if you have a friends group, get in touch and we can share our ideas.
carriegeeksthelibrary
I geek the library so much that I decided to go to school for Library and Information Studies! And let me tell you: Library peeps are awesome!
shaungeeksnuclearholocaustfiction
I read 'Alas, Babylon' and have been devouring post-apocalyptic literature ever since.
deborahgeekscooking&crafts
My library is the the best source for books and DVDs and magazines on two of the great loves of my life: cooking and crafts. At the library, I am able to find what seems like an endless supply of information and inspiration on these subjects. My library provides hundreds of books and movies on my favorite hobbies. I could never buy and keep all of these resources at home. Thanks, public library!
tageekscreepystories
I love stories that make you think about spirits and monsters pulling on you and moving things when you're by yourself at night.
brycegeeksbowling
I have been bowling since I was eight years old and have bowled in state and national events! Soon to join the PBA Tour.
donnageeksbirdwatching
I love watching birds. Even common sparrows, if you take the time, have unique markings and personalities. I can watch in the city and I can watch in the country. I do especially enjoy spotting birds that are less common and/or colorful. Looking up information in birding books helps round out the experience.
jordangeeksart
I've won many art awards at school and put on TV. I love art very much.
elenageeksstories
The library is where I go, not only to read stories, but to get inspiration to make new ones.
billgeeksmusictheory
Everyone who plays a musical instrument should give theory a try. Mozart was a great composer because he knew theory.
rebeccageeksskyeterriers&dogshows
I geek Skye Terriers and dog shows, and I can find all sorts of information on pure-bred dogs and showing dogs at the library. We have a vet school and library at my university, so that means a whole treasure trove of information on my geek subject.
malayiageeksfashion
Fashion is my life. It is an art form that is ever changing, yet very powerful. It is my chance to express myself creatively and shine.
peggygeeksthecivilwar
I am a direct descendant of General Braxton Bragg and have always had an interest in Civil War History.
ellegeekswritinglyrics&poems
Besides hanging out with my friends and family, I spend a ton of time writing lyrics and poems about my everyday life and also my feelings. I have over five notebooks filled. It's something I love to do every day!
aileengeeksmyanimals
Aside from my husband and parents (in-law), my animals are my most precious companions. Yes, I do have friends, but coming home to a super-cute husky, snuggly kitten and silly turtles just makes the stress melt away. Just a look into my husky's face makes me laugh or hug him with endless affection ... it depends. He is an absolute mommy-dog, going wherever I go.
karengeeksreading
Reading is fun! It allows you to take trips to places you would otherwise never see and to do things you would otherwise never be able to do. I have gone on trips to medieval times and jousted with the other knights. I have flown through space and taken my first steps on the moon. Reading educates, entertains and eradicates boredom. Thank you, Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries, for allowing us all the opportunity to read!
maggiegeeksmylibrarycard
A few years ago, I moved from Minneapolis to Charlotte. Before I even left Minneapolis, I went online and signed up for my new PLCMC library card to be sent to Charlotte. It was the first piece of mail I opened in my new house.
dawngeekschildrenslibraryservices
As a library clerk, I love to see the children's response to our fantastic storytellers. We have the best Youth Services Department and our Summer Reading Program rocks, too!
dangeeksfootballofficiating
I've been a high school football official for ten years now, have my own crew that travels central Iowa. Now I run a radio show, 'Nice Call Ref' where I interview local basketball and football officials—trying to find some new blood.
stacygeeksicecoffee
They're so yummy! I've even started getting a chocolate milkshake for the lady that I visit at a local nursing home, so I have an excuse to get one!
corneliageeksreadersadvisory
As a librarian it can be discouraging to see so many people who don't read or who are embarrassed by what they choose to read. I say, find what you enjoy and take pleasure in the experience! I love helping people find their next favorite author or series.
heidigeekswm3
The WM3 are three young men wrongly accused of a heinous crime. The story goes on to find justice for the three young boys who were murdered!
laurageekscrocheting
I learned to crochet at a library craft night and now I have a lot of fun trying new stitches, patterns, etc.
kensiegeekscoffee
I have a slight addiction to coffee and love it brewed black with a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of non-fat milk. It calms me down and helps me focus to know I have an ever constant friend in that lovely steaming cup of happiness.
ariannegeeksthewrittenword
I have been an avid reader all my life and I love the written word.
peytongeeksshakespeare
When a man who's been dead for four hundred years has so much to say about the 21st century, you'd better listen.
laurengeekstravel
My passion is for travel and my hope is that I am able to introduce my children to many cultures, many people and many places. I hope to instill a sense of open-mindedness and global community in them ... and myself!
scarletgeeksfierce
Fierce is my style, which is why my name is Scarlet Fierce. Personal expression is always the key to pure happiness.
sabrionageekskarate
I've been doing karate since I was a little girl about three years old. I really love doing karate because you get to travel around the world and challenge people to duels. I really love karate.
marcellageeksgodsuniverse
I geek everything, and am anxious to learn something about everything. That is why I also geek the library, which has always been my window to whatever new thing has taken my fancy that week.
theresageeksbowling
I bowled on my high school varsity bowling team. In my junior year, I was a sectionals champion and went to the state championships. Then, after college, I was randomly placed on a team and met my future husband. We still bowl together to this day. I love it!
madelinegeeksninjas
At church one of my friends taught me how to make a ninja star. Then once we were playing a game of M.A.S.H. (a fortune telling game) my job was a ninja. From that day on, I have been writing stories and comics on what I am going to do with my life. So far my life is pretty exciting, and dangerous.
rachellegeekslife
I geek life because life is crazy and encompasses many different facets. I'm a mother, a wife, a friend, an employee, a marketing professional, a writer, a homeowner, an advocate and more. And my interests (and thus checkouts from the library) reflect my life.
mariageekscookbooks
At any given time, I typically have 5-12 cookbooks and/or cooking magazines checked out from the library. I often browse the newer baking releases at major bookseller retailer sites, then see if my library has them. I've added many cookbooks to my collection after first borrowing them from my library; it's a great way to try them out before investing money in them!
carolgeeksmynephews
I live far from my nephews, and I don't get to see them often enough. I live in Wisconsin, and they live on the East Coast. I am visiting them now, and having a fabulous time. I geek my nephews.
jordangeeksharrypotter
Obsession...maybe. Harry Potter birthday party last night...greatest thing ever!
samuelgeeksmythology
I started reading (Percy Jackson And The Olympians) a year ago and loved it!
landongeekspoetry
Poems and poetry have been my form of expression and creativity for the past three years now. Poems are my escape and way to explain how I truly feel to the world and to the ones I love. Poetry is not bound by limitations or restrictions. Poetry is amazing and that's why I geek it.
jonigeeksknitting
I geek knitting. Growing up in the Mid-west in the 1950s and1960s, I get the craziest looks from people when I tell them that I knit because it's relaxing. I've knitted since I was six years old. Being one of seven kids, Mom and I would sit in front of the fireplace as we knitted mittens, stocking caps, scarves, slippers and afghans. I, to this day, check in on new and different ideas, patterns, etc. for knitting, both from the computer and card catalog. One would be surprised at the ideas they would/could come up with.
margaretgeekstravelinginabookmobile
Author Tom Corwin had an idea and bought a Bookmobile that was being retired from the Newport Illinois Library. Northern Illinois librarians, as well as publishers from the American Library Association convention, had it stocked with books. Since July 2009, he has been recruiting authors to drive 'The Old Girl' and interview people about their Bookmobile memories while passing out books.
I happened to be there for his first interview with Ralph Eubanks at the ALA Convention last summer. Mr. Eubanks grew up in the 1950s in Mississippi, and the white driver and librarian brought the Bookmobile to his house deep in farm country when he could not use the library because he is black. He is currently an author and director of publishing for The Library of Congress.
The Bookmobile is currently in San Francisco preparing for a trip across the states from west to east.
sandrageeksreading
When I was young, I hated having to read. Then one summer my mom signed up for a book club which featured biographies of the saints. I was required to read at least one chapter each day before I could go out to play. By the end of the summer, I was hooked. And once I discovered historical fiction, I was firmly addicted.
meageekschildrenspicturebooks
I love children's picture books. I love reading a great children's picture book where the words and pictures combine to tell an awesome story. I am always looking for a new picture book to surprise and startle me. Thanks to my local public library, I can check these books out before purchasing.
alexageekshistory
As long as it's not U.S. history. I find German and Italian unification fascinating. Western civilization is so interesting!!
maggiegeeksknitting
Part of the draw of knitting is that you can make almost anything once you learn. It's not hard to learn. There are only two stitches involved in knitting and the only tools that you really need are two sticks and some string. Once you learn, you can make blankets, rugs, headbands, sweaters, bags or socks. And these items can last for years. But there's the reality that you can make something from a single length of yarn that takes hours to create and, if you want, you could unravel an item just by untying a single knot.
It's the dual nature of knitting, complex and simple, sturdy and ephemeral, that makes it so fascinating and drives me to find out more about what other knitters make, how they make it, as well as the history of how knitting was created, used, and sustained by our ancestors.
breannageekscandy
Ever since I was little, I loved candy. Now my friends call me the candy monster.
theresageekslibrarians
During World War II my family of six lived in three rooms over a tavern across the street from the old Center Street Library. My mom was happy when I spent an hour or two there. It thinned the crowd.
Our librarian was a small woman who, for some reason, took an interest in me. (Give me a minute and I'll come up with her name. It starts with 'H.') When I got old enough to be an aide, I took it, but I failed the Dewey Decimal System test. Embarrassed? Well, yeah ... But my librarian loved me anyway. She never said a word.
I always make friends with my library's librarians. I've known quite a few. I will sit at his desk and yack or stand in the stacks and yack. (Don't tell the boss librarian).
My librarians and I talk philosophy, family, weather, but mostly books. One librarian told me he likes works comprised of complex sentences. We used to talk Strunk and White.
I like biographies that tell the tales of people who have transcended lousy childhoods. Oddly, I recommend more books to my librarians than the other way around. I don't recall any librarian who actually took my recommendation even though they took pains to write the title down. It might be the lousy childhood thing. But then who am I to say.
So many books. So little time.
juligeekssoccer
Soccer is my passion, my getaway, and my life. It's one of those things I just do to have fun. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I can go outside, kick the soccer ball around and feel like there's nothing else to worry about in the world. Anyone could tell me that I'm bad at it, but nothing will stop me from playing it.
austingeekspaintball
When I was 10 my dad took me out to a paintball field and played for about three hours and I still have the paintball mask and the shirt that I ruined.
jakegeeksbaseball
When I was six, I rented Baseball the PBS series with my pops, and my only memory is seeing Willie Mays make 'The Catch' at the Polo Grounds. Go Dodgers!
jakegeeksbeatprose&poetry
When I was 13, I saw an episode of Freaks and Geeks where Lindsay and the slackers were assigned On the Road for their English class. The controversy caused by the book's subject matter alternative/outsider idealism and drug use during the episode led me to immediately go out and steal a copy. I was young then, and would never do such a thing now.
I read it cover to cover in three days, and would have finished sooner had the book not been taken away from me from the first day forth for reading during school hours, after being found hiding out in the bathroom for an hour desperately trying to finish part one of the book.
After that, I began going to my local library, where aside from Kerouac, I discovered Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gregory Corso, William Carlos Williams, Richard Brautigan, Robert Creeley, and outsiders Leonard Cohen and Charles Bukowski. As well as my personal favorite, William S. Burroughs, whose complete published works I have read and now own. I still remember reading Naked Lunch in one day on a Saturday from 10 a.m. until right before close at Zablocki Library in Milwaukee.
It was only a few weeks later that I rode the bus by myself to the Milwaukee Art Museum, somewhere my parents or public school failed to take me. But ‘I had to see what these guys were talking about.’ I remember telling my mother who was furious and worried sick, but looking back I know I had made her proud because I was beginning to educate myself about things my parents were never taught or exposed to. In the end, my parents not only didn't ground me, but discussed with me the things I had seen during my 'big day out,' which was only the beginning of the travels that lay ahead of me, and which reaffirmed the wanderlust I had already begun to feel while reading On the Road in that old Catholic School toilet stall.
The Beats and their collective bodies of work have shaped my life in more ways than I could ever imagine, expanding my tastes in music, art, film and philosophy. And without the library to inspire me to be something greater and cultivate my passions, sensitivities, and eccentricities, I may have fallen prey to the negative lifestyles of my peers, and maintained the ignorance which has been a primary source in their failures to rise above their means, the hateful kind of ignorance which I can still sadly hear not only in their voices today, but now the voices of their children. However, they are still young, and I can tell already much wiser that my peers and I at that age. I just hope they are able to find their own passions, as I did, and learn while they are young that you will only get done what you do for yourself.
jacquelinegeeksrummages&estatesales
I enjoy going to rummages with my mom each summer, something she used to do with her mother. Come winter when it is too cold to rummage then it is estate sale time. It's like the library, why buy new? Save your money and get it just as good at 1/8 the price.
nikkigeekscomics
I love superheroes in general, but Marvel has the best ones. The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, X-Men and The Hulk take me back to my childhood when good always triumphed over evil.
shanigeekssinging&drama
I loved singing when I was about eight years old and I still do. It's my passion. And, I also desire drama. I can act very, very well. It's also my passion because I desire it. Thank you.
nancygeekslakesuperior
In my humble opinion, it's the 'greatest' of the Great Lakes and it's the world's largest freshwater lake. I love its many moods, the rocks and agates found along its shores, the lighthouses, the rivers and waterfalls that empty into it and the spectacular scenery when you drive the Lake Superior Circle Tour.
colleengeeksawardseason
I love the first three months of the year! Why? Movie awards season is in full swing. The Golden Globes, SAG's and the big daddy, the Oscars! Just cannot get enough.
patgeekssurfacedesignoffabric
I started out making traditional quilts. Since moving to Florida, I have broken out of the box and create wildly colored and decorated fabric art designs. I use a lot of peace signs, too! I could be a peace geek, too!
garygeekspugdogs&dogsinarthistory
Research is a passion, and I love to discover every example of dogs, especially pugs, in art history.
amygeekslibrarypromotion
I have been implementing the geek campaign in my elementary school library since September 2009. It has made quite a difference in promoting our library services. I created a Web site that shows the enthusiasm our school has for this geek campaign. Thank you for the campaign!
yanirisgeeksanime
I love anime, the art and how the Japanese use it in their shows.
jaydngeekshorses
I've loved horses for as long as I can remember. I've done horseback riding as well, and I never wanted to get off that horse!
shelleygeeksconcretefolkart
I geek concrete folk art such as grottos (Grotto of the Redemption, Dickeyville Grotto), concrete sculptures (Woodland Sculpture Garden), concrete and mosaic works and buildings (Nick's Grandview, Concrete Park) and even vernacular concrete lawn art.
zippygeekssuperstars
I geek super stars because they are famous and you can see them at the Oscars. One time I watched the 82 Oscar awards, and it was so much fun and cool! By the way, you should watch the 83 Oscar awards in 2011.
gabby geeksreading&writing
I've been writing since I was fifteen years old and I remember my mother reading to me at night before I went to sleep where my love of reading began and still continues.
coiniegeekscoinhunting
I started when I was 5 yrs old. I found a Kennedy Half Dollar by my home and I instantly became interested! Thanks! I am 15 years old and have over 4,000 coins in collection! My dad and mom help me in any way possible! I would like some books on coins!
lynngeekspopmusic
I really don’t geek pop music. I geek Michael Jackson. I loved him. He was cute when he was little. I hated when people made fun of him. It was horribly unkind and just plain rude, but I love him. And I can’t believe it took him to die for some people two notice how nice, smart, cool and talented he was. It makes me sad. I'm sad he is dead, but he will live in our hearts.
imaniigeekssyfy
I've always been interested in make believe. Since I was little, the world of make believe always intrested me. Some times I wish my life was make believe. My favorite is vampires, but I also like witches and wizards, warlocks and other fariy tales, but I hate princesses.
domgeeksmanga
Manga (Japanese graphic novel) has opened so much adventure in my life! I love how artists and authors work together to create unique stories about the big hits of today, like vampires and fantasy worlds! For me, it's an interesting way to share the way of culture in Japan, with the people of America!
lilogeekscomputerengineering
I dropped out of high school when I was 14 years old, and never learned math. While I always had an interest in computing and electronics, my lack of formal education kept me from seriously pursuing those studies. With help from my local library and the many resources avalable there, I began to read and learn about computer science and mathematics. Ten years later, I'm shopping for PhD programs in computer engineering!
josephgeeksgospelmusic
I'm new in Savannah, so I just want to make a few friends.
hannahgeeksfashion
I've always dreamed about it and I want to make it real. I pour over fashion magazines and re-read them often.
zoegeeksvampires
The Twilight books really got me hooked. Then I discovered The Vampire Diaries. I now have a love for everything vampire and werewolf.
emgeeksleopardgeckos
I was given a leopard gecko two years ago. I've never been great with pets, I'll admit. It took a lot of research (and a lot of overcoming the 'eeeew, bugs!' reflex when I had to feed him), but we both made it through! I've learned a lot from the little guy in two years, most notably, that leopard geckos rock.
edwardgeeksmysteries
My public library is my main source for mystery and detective novels!
biancageeksmanga
I discovered manga because every single kid in the children's department was watching some anime with this blond kid who threw kunai. Seeing as I wanted to figure out what this show was, I discovered Naruto, and from there I discovered One Piece, Bleach and so many more manga titles, all of which were available through the library where I work.
olyviageekscalligraphy
I love embellishment and beautiful things. It started with my grandmother who taught me the basic alphabet and my interest grew from there. It really is an art that needs patience, practice and more patience. It's not something you do in a hurry, which is why I love it!
omargeekscomputers
I love getting on the computer to check my account and do a lot of other stuff, like burn music CDs.
robingeekssearchandrescuedogs
I train and handle search and rescue dogs as my volunteer work. I have two search dogs right now,Talyn, my operational English shepherd and Moe, a yellow lab/golden retriever cross. Moe is in training with NE TF 1, a FEMA team and Talyn is my operational cadaver dog.
sandygeekscardmaking
I love to make things! I love to make things that are in kit form mostly, but one day my sister asked me to come to a party she was having and learn how to make a card. That was in the late 80's and we started with Christmas cards. Today not only do I make Christmas cards, but thank you, birthday, notes, and all kinds of seasonal cards. I even showed the 4th graders how to make a simple pop-up card.
janaegeeksparamore&writing
I am a whole crazy person myself. If you meet me, all you think is that she's crazy and likes the weirdest things ever!
jimmythegeekgeekstechinthelibrary
I am the entire IT department from frontline helpdesk to backroom administration. Our network was extremely slow and nearly every public access computer had multiple viruses & malware! Now our network is 10-times faster and all our computers are virus/malware free. Plus, I also provide support for Windows, Mac and Linux computers that our patrons bring in. Libraries should embrace technology for our patrons benefit!
beccageeksmychemicalromance
Without this group of talented guys and their fantastic music my life would have ended a long time ago. They showed me that no matter how messed up life can get, there is always someone out there that understands what you're going through, because they lived through the same things. They love and support their fans just as much as we, the fans, support them! It's like one big geeky family. Because they are most definitely geeks themselves and aren't afraid to let it show. Gee writes his own comics for crying out loud...and they're bloody brilliant.
wandamaegeeksmotherhood
Through personal experiences, and lack of other source material, I started a motherhood blog on real and honest motherhood. I want to cover all topics even remotely close to motherhood. My target audience is everyone!
amandageeksbasketball
I was told I could not do it after my last year. I made zero baskets! But this year, after practicing and running, I made 47 shots. My team is also undefeated!
armangeekschristianliterature
I love the library and all materials Christian. Ever since my faith has been restored, I have been consumed by Christian fiction, non-fiction, films, and music. I frequent about five libraries in my area to enjoy as many Christ-centered materials I can find. Thank God for libraries!
katgeeksmychemicalromance
I love music and My Chemical Romance. They're a great band and totally support releasing your inner geek and loving whatever you want to love! They're amazing people and make me totally comfortable being my nerdy geeky self!
rebeccageeksart
I don't know what I would do without the arts. Writing and photography help me to express myself and show others my perspective on life and the world. Music is my absolute inspiration for everything. Without music life would be boring.
williegeekshistoricpreservation
I am currently working on a historic preservation project which would result in a property in Savannah to be registered locally as a historic site, and I just enjoy doing the research and doing what the average citizen ought to be.
jacquelinegeekscooking
During the past year, I learned how to save money for my family by preparing home cooked meals instead of going out to fast food. I love to try new foods and recipes.
trishageeksmusic
Music is my life. I really don't know what I would do if there was no music. Music is what helps me control my feelings and channel them into something more positive.
teodorogeeksnews&music
News! I'm a news junkie. Ahhhhh ... but to relax? It's classical music on YouTube. Being able to pick out what I want to hear is fantastic!
rebeccageeksstorytelling
Last year I took a storytelling class at the UIUC, and I haven't looked back. There are few things I enjoy as much as I enjoy telling a good story to a willing audience.
sevegeekszombies
For a long time, I was interested in zombies. I wondered what it would be like if there was a zombie apocalypse. Because of some books I'm reading I am prepared when the zombies attack.
myrageeksdogs
I love my three mutts, Lily, Daisy and Henry. In fact, I adore all dogs—the good, the bad and the ugly. I also geek swimming, rowing and my job as a school librarian.
lorrainegeeksreading
I love to read about all kinds of things, especially murder mysteries.
kimberlygeekswakeboarding
I started wakeboarding a few years ago and fell in love with it. There's nothing like flying above the water, especially when the lake is like butter and it's just you, the wake, and a gorgeous sunset.
justingeekslaughter
Laughing is the greastest moment emotion anyone can have. I love making people laugh and I feel like if I can make someone chuckle, then I am making them feel the best they possibly can for that moment.
breanageeksbiology
Life is biology, and whether you study bugs or blooms or dirt or dancing, it's all biological. The greatest philosophers dug their brains into it. It's a great challenge!
gretchengeeksteachingchildren
I am a third grade teacher. I could retire if I wanted to, but I love teaching. It is amazing to see children learning new things every day.
rikkigeekshomeimprovement
I bought an old bungalow that needed work. I'm not smart enough to know that I can't do something. Home improvement books are so valuable—don't try anything electrical without them.
anthonygeeksfootball
I have played football since I was seven years old. I love to watch and play football.
martingeekssports
I like playing any physical sport like football and wrestling.
jeenageekskoalas
I geek koalas because there fun to see in the zoo and I love to check out books about koalas at the library. It's fun to learn about koalas.
tristangeekskoalas
I love koalas, so I study them most of the time that I don't have homework.
haileygeeksbooks
Books are everything to me. I love to read and I could not imagine a world without them. In fact, I feel if we lost books that imagination would cease to exist. It lets people create things outside of what they see in everyday life. It is like air to me and I would never want to be without books.
danigeeksdancing
I've been dancing for 10 years and love it. I also really like reading. You may think I am weird, but I love reading and writing my own stories.
spottedwolfgeeksindianspiritualism
After attending my first Sun Dance In Hoosier National Forest, I finally felt where I belong. Since then I've been hooked to learn more about their way of life. Black Elk Speaks was the first book I read after I attended the Sun Dance and have read it ten times since.
I always new I was from native descent and in that moment realized I would pursue learning as much as I could about these new family members spirituality. I read most of the books from Shelby Counties Library and I knew there was more to reading the books than the knowledge obtained. I had to live it to make it real. Because wisdom without the knowledge of how to use it, is worthless. May Great Spirit keep my feet to the Red Road and the thirst of knowledge on my mind and wisdom to know how to live it. So, I geek to be Native American, but most of all, I geek to be a better person!
terrigeeksknowledge
I love to learn about different subjects, like diabetes, working from home, healthcare jobs, etc. I also like to read romance novels.
alexgeeksvampires
My first vampire novel was Dracula. I love the classic horror meets love vampire novels. I have read Twilight, but it was not deep enough for me. My favorite vampire series by far is Blue Bloods. My favorite book from the series is The Van Alen Legacy.
davidgeekslanguages
Languages are bridges to different worlds. One can never truly understand a culture without understanding its language. After picking up Spanish and Italian during my study abroad, it seems that my hunger for learning new languages is a thirst that is impossible to quench. I constantly am checking out new language materials from the library as it has a plethora of language learning resources.
jeanettageeksmusic
I believe music is my soul. I geek it so much (laughs). Everytime I am down, I turn on some music and I am back doing my thing. So, I'm a geek because I geek music.
barbgeekstraveling
Traveling to other cities, states, and countries always opens my eyes to new experiences, customs and culture. It's amazing how no two places are the same, similar, but never the same. It's like reading a book; waiting for the adventure to begin, the plot to thicken, the themes to unravel, the characters to reveal themselves. Breathtaking.
lettiegeekstheatre
I am a full-time actress and a part-time secretary ... not truly, just in my mind. Why is it so hard to drag men to theatre, I can't know; my son only came with me to 'Rocky Horror' and loved it. Now he only comes to see me when I'm in a play. Community theatre is just as important as library communities.
Our local library system has 10 branches and only the economy of the last year has stopped us from continuous expansion. We have opera chorus and chamber music and little kid recitals, art clubs, and many author visits with snacks. We have a committed director and a swell staff.
Keep up the great job that you're doing to get the word out; that's the hardest point, getting the public to know what they have.
meaghangeekshistorictheatres
I manage a 1921-vintage theatre in Savannah, Georgia. I didn't grow up wanting to do this, but it is where I landed and now I can't get enough of the history of cinema and drama.
jilliangeeksvulcans
I want to believe that in the future, we can and will be a better species. First Contact might be a fiction, but our power to grow and change isn't. Also, the ears.
artygeeksmusic
Seriously. I can never get enough. I'm always bouncing around to some weird beat in my head, if not on my iPod. It's like, whenever there's music involved, I'm just lost to the beat and I can't help but dance or sing along!
timgeekstaiji&qigong
I started doing taiji and qigong to improve my health. Now I teach at several of the libraries in Milwaukee. I also make use of the libraries collection of books and videos on taiji and qigong.
olingeekslife
Well, I have so many interests that I can be obessive about. It just all depends on the kind of mood I am in or a lot of the time it changes throughout the year. When it comes to the traditional 'geek,' I learned to troubleshoot and put computers together at a young age, ordering parts and assembling, etc. Also, I am very passionate about politics, history and I care a great deal about the outdoors. Studying environmental science and chemistry is a passion, and going camping and snowboarding/skateboarding is another.
When it comes to popular culture today, my brother and I watch more movies than what is probably healthy. Our group of friends also geek out bad on certain shows, mostly stick to the history channel and discovery, but also a lot of sports. Then other shows like Dexter and The Tonight Show mix in some the Daily Show and South Park , but nothing beats three-hour specials about Nostradamus ... lol. Cars is another big interest after spending a lot of time in Ft. Dodge for school as there wasn’t much else to do or talk about. Barrett-Jackson just had their yearly Scottsdale auto auction, that was a fun week.
Uh, maybe geeking life is a good statement? Sci-movies are probably my biggest passion and I'm getting a research paper going. Movies like Star Wars, A.I., Bladerunner, Donnie Darko and countless others all have solid storylines with background information that came from somewhere. I think the link from history onto the cinema is very appealing when it comes to writing and research that I want to do.
mickgeekslibraries
I've always liked libraries and live within walking distance of one. I tend to take out more books than I can possibly read, but never grudge about my fines. Whenever I travel and need a break, I always search out the local library and especially enjoy ones in small towns.
hollidaygeeksanime
Ever since I was little, I would watch anime shows like Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho and Cowboy Bebop late at night when I should have been asleep. Now, I'm fifteen and a freshman in high school and my anime horizons have expanded drastically. People tell me that it's a childish and stupid pastime, but I'm an aspiring writer and a lot of the stuff I read and watch really inspires me to create my own books and manga. Who knows? Maybe someday, kids my age will be geeking me!
johannageekslivemusic
Live music is one of my favorite things in life. Nothing else seems to matter and everything in my life is put on hold for the short amount of time I spend listening to my favorite musicians perform live.
maryannegeekslibraries
I love public libraries. I have moved several times to different states.The first thing I do is get a library card. Going to the library gets me in touch with the community, offers reading materials (books and magazines) that I don't have to buy, helps with research and offers programming for children through adults. In fact, while in Chicago my husband used the practicing rooms to play the piano, so we didn't have to buy a piano. It is the the perfect 'recycle, reuse' environment.
lisageeksbooksontape
I can listen to whole novels just running errands and driving kids places. Sometimes you'll find me sitting in the car in the driveway until I tear myself away from my book! Readers such as Jim Dale (Harry Potter) bring books to life, giving each character a unique voice.
smilingdoggeeksart
Painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, fibers, you name it, I geek it.
lisageeksvampires
I love to read vampire novels from both the teen and adult library sections. When I want to try something new to read, I can always count on the library displays for a variety of genres that the Des Moines, Iowa South Side Librarians suggest. Thank you libraries for opening up new worlds to me!
mandygeeksfirefighting
I've been attending my local library (Tippecanoe-Milwaukee, Wisconsin) since I was a little girl. Growing up just down the street, I was lucky to just walk. Now, I am a mother of a little girl who I've read to since I was pregnant, who loves to read books and loves to go to the library. My heart goes out to my community and those who work hard and support our local libraries!
judithgeeksinformation
Franklin Library ladies helped me find the poem about "Matilda Jane" that my mom recited in rural South Dakota in 1930.
hannahgeeksfencing
I love books about sword fighting and adventure. At the library you can read about battles that actually happened in the past or about epic fights that take you to other worlds.
janetgeeksmysteries&thrillers
Christie, Doyle, Parker, Patterson, Connolly? Who makes your heart beat faster? I love to read both established and new authors. Mysteries and thrillers are my favorite genre, but I've been know to read cereal boxes, children's and youth stories, ingredients on everything and old magazines at the doctor's office. Reading is my favorite past time. My daughter and grandchildren, who were read to before birth, are readers. No mystery about our most visited location ... the local libraries.
maryanngeeksmovies
We have three kids and one income. Going out to the movies is not an option. However, our local library offers new releases for rent. Sure it will take longer to see something, but that just gives us more time to watch older films.
caitlingeeksbicycles
I'm a lifelong library girl. Lately, I frequent my local branch on North Avenue in Milwaukee. I always find books, CDs, DVDs to absorb, and I love the familiar cast of neighbors and librarians. The Internet is great, but there's nothing like a library.
melissageekshiphop
I'm doing research on the history of women in hip hop for a workshop I'll be leading in Milwaukee. I am utilizing the public library for a lot of this literature. Many thanks to the public library.
ericgeeksfantasynovels
Ever since I read my first Redwall novel by Brian Jacques, I just can't get enough.
mariegeekssunshine
I love sunshine. I love to bike and play in water on a sunny day. I love to relax on a beach in the sun. I love to read in the sun. I love to nap in the sun.
katharinegeekssinging
I have always loved to sing. I sing in the church choir, competitions and community events.
triciageeksbollywood
Thanks to my library's media collection, I discovered the entertaining and fascinating world of Bollywood movies. I also checked out some Hindi language books to help me start to recognize words in the films ... just for fun!
olyviageeksvictorianromancenovels
Ever since I was 13 and my mom told me to read Jane Eyre, I've been hooked. I've devoured everthing from the Brontes, Austin, Dumas to Carrol. I'm currently reading The Count of Monte Cristo (love it). Yet, my favorite has remained Jane Eyre throughout the years. (I've read it who knows how many times.) Writers of that time are just different than today's modern writers.
taygeeksstargazeinginthecountry
In the city, I can't see the stars because of all the pollution. When I go to my grandfather's farm, I love to sit and stare at the stars for hours till I fall asleep, then my grandfather makes me come inside. My sisters and brother and I like to draw pictures of the stars and make up stories about them and pretend ... it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
byrongeekslanguages
Ever since I found I found the Spanish, French and German dictionaries in the back of my mom's Reader's Digest Crossword Puzzle dictionary back in 1975, I've been in love with languages. Having exchange students from all over the place and going to the Concordia Language Villages has made the snowball bigger. Now I teach German and am nibbling away at learning more French, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese, Irish (don't give me the Gaelic nonsense unless you really know what you are talking about), Norwegian, Hmong, Chinese, ASL, etc.
lesliegeeksmusic
Listening before I buy! Gotta love that. And at the library, I can explore all kinds of music that I normally wouldn't be interested in, just because. Can't tell you how many artists, styles and songs I have gotten to know because of the library!
michaelgeeksfour-wheeling
One day my dad asked if I would like to go four-wheeling and I said ok. After that, I've always loved four-wheeling.
petergeeksboardgames
I love games of all kinds, but particularly board games. Board games have taught me history, strategy, tactics, budgeting, mathematics, planning, teamwork, good sportsmanship ... all while at play. Board games spark my imagination and prompt me to learn more about things. Many fond memories of family and friends are centered around board games. Board games are good for you. My library has a board game program. Does yours? Ask.
givonnegeekspurpleinkpens
I love to journal with purple pens. I borrowed a purple pen in college and never gave it back. It made my journaling a work of art. I have hundreds of purple ink pens, not felt tip, but ballpoint pens. Writing feels so good with purple.
jessicageeksancientrome
I'm enamored with the ancient Roman world, especially during the 1st Century CE. I love learning about Roman everyday life, marriage, gladiators, architecture, gender roles, interior design, fashion, entertainment, travel, social structure, Pompeii, the vestal virgins, hairstyles, and everything else that Rome has to offer!
laurageekscollage
I have been creating art since I was little. I have also been one of those people who collect the oddest things. Back in the day, we were called pack rats ... now I am using the stuff I collect and creating collages. No longer a pack rat, but a collage artist.
boliyougeeksmovies
I'm a big fan of movies and like watching all different types. Last year, I set a goal to watch all the Academy Award-winning best movies and was able to borrow all of them from my library.
brandongeeksknowledge
I've always loved learning new things. I am a computer geek through and through. I've learned so much information that my friends even think it is astonishing and ask me about anything when they don't know.
kristingeeksvampires
Ever since I was in middle school, tales of the night have fascinated me. It started with the Sweet Valley High books. There was a set of three, the first being Tall, Dark and Deadly, and the handsome love interest was a vampire. Since then, I've read anything and everything I could. Rice. Meyers. Stoker. Everything from Dracula to Lynsay Sands’ Argeneau vampire romances. I can't get enough!
johngeeksteaching&tutoring
I love renaissance fairs, read histories on any developmental time for a region I can, do math workbooks, subscribe (and read) several biological/tech journals, tutor some wonderful kids, and am pursuing my teaching certification.
megangeeksvampires
I geek vampires because I read the Twilight series and I have seen all of the movies that have come out!
kathryngeeksnutella
When I cam back from Italy, not only did I bring souvenirs of Italian life, but I also came back with a love for Nutella. Waffles, toast, pancakes, crackers—you name a carb and I've probably put Nutella on top of it (except for pasta!).
tracy&tonygeeksclassicmovies
We love checking out old movies and watching them together. Those were the 'good old days.' Movies were real. All the costumes, charming colorful characters. Not the multi-million dollar movies of today.
lorettageeksusedbooks
As a full-time student, a library assistant and an online used bookstore owner, I am surrounded by books. It's great! I enjoy sharing books with friends; I love trading books with strangers. I am fascinated by the things people write about, past and present. There is so much out there!
wills-crossfamilygeekscreativity
Our family geeks creativity. Like Lou Reed, we geek art. We are a family of artistic souls, appreciating and pursuing art in many forms. With all this creativity in our household, not to mention our love of the written art form—books, the library's Geek The Library campaign captured our attention and imagination.This campaign inspired us to share our belief in the importance of the public library through our geeks told in the spirit of Christmas. Check it out.
But, most importantly at this time of year, we are reminded to continually seek the shining star of creativity—The Nativity, birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As told in the greatest book ever written, the Holy Bible. Dewey Decimal Call Number 220.52 B at the Des Moines Public Library's Central Library location. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11. Merry Christmas!
ellageeksmanga
I was introduced to the Japanese form of animation and story telling that is manga/anime during my seventh grade year. I am now a senior in high school and I still can't get enough of the colorful stories and the meaningful messages they tell. I only wish more people would start taking in interest in them, so there would be a bigger selection at our libraries.
destineegeeksbiographies
Since I was about six, I have been interested in biographies, from Mliey Cyrus to Oprah Winfrey. It's fun to know things about celebrities that other people don't know!
jdgeeksweddings
As a wedding planner, I love to see what inspires other nuptials. Ceremony components, reception decor, invite wording—you name it. I like to see what other couples do and customize it to my clients.
sanishgeeksquotations
From my college days, I was a passionate of autobiographies and biographies of world leaders and other famous people. Then I began to collect great quoations by these leaders. Now, I not only collect them, but post on http://quotations-wisdomwords.blogspot.com/, so that many others can also read those amazing quotations.
shelbygeeksnovels
Before I was three, I was interested in short books, and I have since devoured every book with a story I can lay my hands on, from graphic novels to full blown, encyclopedia-sized book series. I even have started to write my own novel. I'm mostly into sci-fi and fantasy, but a few realistic/historic fiction novels that have come my way have been pretty good.
However, I tend to stay away from 'realistic' highschool fiction, because I get enough real life drama from the few times I have to watch TV. I also pick certain authors, such as Cornelia Funke or Terry Goodkind, because they have such a captivating writing style. Well, this obviously has to do with the library. I don't know what I'd ever do if I couldn't go to the library. Actually, yes I do. That's how I started writing my own story, when Mom had enough with the library near my house that was underfunded, which made it scary.
baileygeeksizodindycarseries
I have loved cars all my life. As a little girl, my favorite toy to play with was HotWheels. My dad grew up with cars, everywhere. His dad always had a project car and was always taking him to races with him. When I was in 4th grade, I went to my first Indianapolis 500. That's when I really got into cars.
jennifergeeksfiberarts
Several years ago, I was on the bus with a young woman who was knitting. She made it seem very hip and original. So, I found a great book about knitting and taught myself how to do it. Since then, I've moved on to crochet, needle felting, sewing, yarn bombing, and my own Etsy shop!
jennifer geekswars
It's interesting to me that I love war stories. I'm fascinated by the planning and situation leading up to war. It doesn't matter from what era or time. I just love reading and learning about the people who plan, execute and sometimes die in combat.
sethgeeksfishing
I can not stop fishing. I recently began salt water fishing and am obssessed with pier fishing at the moment.
taylorgeeksanthropology
It started in middles school. I was at the library, looking things up for a project in geography and, found books on ancient civilizations and just 'disappeared.' I read as much as I could on them and have been hooked on them ever since. I am now in 11th grade and I'm taking a 'sophmore in college' anthropology/history class with the highest grade in the class. I want to become one once I graduate, so I can learn more about these unsolved mysteries.
ambergeeksthedarkseries
About a year ago, I was looking for a good vampire book to read. I had already read the Twilight Series and Ann Rice and I wanted something more. Then in my library, I saw a book called Dark Demon by Christine Feehan, and ever since I have been addicted to The Dark Series.
jessicageekssportbikes
Well, I believe it started in middle school. I was outside and heard a noise that really got me interested. I could hear motorcycles on the race track behind the school. From that day, I wanted to know what they were and how they worked.
When I graduated high school, I went and bought a bike. It was not even six months before I realized I wanted something bigger and better. I ended up getting a bigger bike and, in 2004, I got the opportunity to ride on that same track.
Roebling Road made me feel free. I knew there was no looking back. I am 26, on my fourth motorcycle and I have ridden some pretty amazing roads. I look forward to my future with motorcycles despite being t-boned on one in 2006. I really love them and feel all kinds of free when I am riding.
victoriageeksvampires
A year ago a friend told me about Twilight. I read it and got addicted. Ever since then, I've been a vampire freak. Right now I am writing a book about vampires.
joshgeeksbarbecue
My grandfather was a farmer and butcher. My father was a State of Iowa employee and 'barbecuer.' I love to cook and have decided to follow in their footsteps by feeding the homeless and senior citizens with the help of my barbecue society friends.
connorgeekssoccer
I have always loved playing soccer since the second grade, after playing soccer for that first season. Now I play U13 soccer.
allangeekstravel&inspiration
I have a passion for travel and vacations—be it a historical tour, a first-time cruise, the chance to sample cusine and culture unlike my own, a last minute hotel need or a long awaited trip. Whether you're looking to make new friends or simply catch up with old ones, isn't now time to let our passions for travel turn our dream wishes into a reality? Lately, I have been geeked and inspired by travel in four major areas: multi-generational family vacations, discovery and adventure vacations, food and wine vacations, and christian and Inspirational/volunteer vacations. How about you? What do you long to discover?
jenniegeekstwilight
I love all things Twilight—I am Team Edward, Team Carlisle and Team Cullen.
tiffaniegeekswizards
I am 25 years old. I am studing to become a librarian. Some of my favorite books to read have to do with wizards and fantasy. I love the Harry Potter books, as well as Harry Dresden books.
christinageeksfashion
Before I could write my name. I was drawing clothes. I'd cut up my mother's clothes and hand stitch outfits for my baby dolls at five! I love shoes, clothes, accessories, hair, make-up and everything glamorous!
kristingeeksjesus
The only reason that I have any hope is because of Jesus. He saved me.
oliviageeksanimals
I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. My family cares for dogs when their owners are busy or out of town. We also foster rescued dogs until they are ready for adoption. I have fostered two dogs so far, but I hope to continue dog care for a long time! Also, when I get older, I wish to adopt two pugs (my all-time favorite dog breed). I'm a little obsessed, really, but I'm well supported by those around me.
milesgeekspunkrock
Punk is a way to get all your feelings out in a way that says, 'I don't care what you think, and if it scares you...good.' It's not just music, it's a way of life that lets individuals be individuals, and not feel like outcasts.
laineygeeksart
In 7th grade, I started to focus on drawing. By the end of middle school, I'd gotten the hang of proportions and realism, but what I was really good at was cartoonist style. Now, I'm taking art classes at my high school and aspiring to become a comic artist.
marthageeksobscurehistoricalfacts
The colorful, charming building and engrossing collection of the wonderful library in my childhood hometown, Riverside, Illinois, made me a library geek! Whenever I saw a movie or TV show that captured my interest, I scampered off to the library to do some background reading on my own. This informal research habit became such a passion that when the time came to choose a career, I decided to become a librarian. I've had an interesting, rewarding and diverse career in public, academic, special and government libraries, and it's all because my hometown library drew me in at an early age.
amygeeksphotography
Amis, my great aunt, gave me my first camera when I was ten. I was in love at the first click of the shutter. When I got into college, I bought a Canon AE1 from a friend (and another a few years later). I had found my camera, my brand. I have been sold on Canon since I shot my first roll of film.
I was introduced to digital photography a couple years ago. I now have a Canon Rebel Xti Digital Camera that I adore. Pictures are worth a 1000+ words. I geek photography because it lets me relive past moments whenever the notion strikes me. Photography is the only way to truly capture and stop time.
dajageeksshoes
I have a million pairs of shoes, but they are too revealing for school, so I wear them everywhere, but school.
duwaynegeeksmusclecars
I have always loved cars. But recently I have become interested in their history, as well as their performance and make-up.
dangeeksindependentmusic
I am a reference librarian. That makes me a defacto geek. Much of my free time I spend geeking independent music: western, folk, bluegrass, celtic. These music forms do not get a great deal of radio play, but you can find out about them online and at the local public library.
sandygeeksorgantransplant
My 10-month-old grandson, born on Christmas Day 2008, had to have a heart transplant. After many doctor visits and tests from three to six months, he was dignosed with Dilated Cardiomyophathy. He was transported to Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. From June until September, my son and his wife lived in the hospital waiting for a donor heart.
On August 26, 2009, he received his heart transplant and is now able to live (with lots of anti-rejection medication). He is happy and thriving. We have received much love, prayers, and finanical donations. It is wonderful to know there are a lot of wonderful giving people in the United States.
monageekscomputersatthelibrary
I set up and maintain the computers at a library, so those who don't have one can have access to one.
kearageeksjewels
I'm a preschool teacher by day, jewelry designer by night. I'm just trying to make a living, figure out how to be happy and make a difference. Love life. Love the new south. Love jewels.
ieatyuppiesgeeksnerdcore
After hearing Nerdcore, I realized it was the first time I was actually able to relate to music. I volunteered at Nerdapalooza '09 and for once I was surrounded by like minds, good music, and friends.
jaimegeeksteaching
We went to the library and found books on topics that we geek! We decorated our classroom door and bulletin board in geekware!
luthergeekspainting
At a very young age, I had no definition, but I knew I would be an artist. Over the past 50 years, I have had this passionate love affair with all the good, bad and agony that comes with the territory.
jessicageeksrunning
I geek running because it is something I have taken with me from Minnesota and Georgia...because it is my time...because it makes me feel good...because I love to be outside in the wonderful Georgia weather...because I am good at it.
annigeekssciencefiction
I love fiction, and cheesy sci-fi crowns the list. Even the worst stories with the most unbelievable plots have jewels buried within them. It could be a character that actually develops well or a description that captures the imagination despite the terrible, terrible surrounding story.
debrageeksdogs
I love dogs, everything about them. And I read about it all from books and magazines at my local libraray.
dianegeeksmusic
I just had an older brother who was really into music, plus my mom and dad enjoyed music quite a bit, too. My older brother introduced me to classic and southern rock and later punk rock. But those eventually were not enough to quench my thirst and now I listen to at least a little of everything.
My favorite types are still alternative, punk, 70s and 80s, but I listen to big band/swing, musicals, oldies, soul, classic rock, southern rock, new wave, synth pop, reggae, folk, bluegrass, cajun/zydeco, celtic, african, world music, electronica, soundtracks/movie scores and a couple I probabIy forgot to mention!
heathergeeksparamedics
I am a second generation firefighter/EMT going to paramedic school. I love reading about the different drugs and procedures that I am going to get to do, along with being able to help people be more comfortable and save lives, when I'm done with class!
mallorygeeksnotsmoking
I geek not smoking because people die from it and no one wants to be around you. My friend is in the hospital from being around her smoking father.
jennifergeeksseaglass
My mother bought me a decorative wreath made with seashells and sea glass several years ago, and after feeling how smooth the glass was, and falling in love with the colors, I decided sea glass was the most beautiful 'gem' in the world. I started collecting, and now have a business making jewelry with it. What a way to clean up our beautiful Earth, while at the same time being fashionable!
savannahgeeksbooks
I am 18 and in my whole lifetime I have recorded every single book I've read! I have read over 1,000 books! I love to read, obviously! Some books were bad and some were awesome!
heathergeekslolita
I love the Lolita hand-painted martini glasses. I own a lot of them. They also have hand-painted shot glasses, candy dishes and wine glasses!
laurelgeeksgenrebending
I love books, but most of all, I love books that defy categorization. Picture books that read like poems and poems that read like picture books. I totally geek libraries, and the books that give librarians headaches, because they have to be shelved in more than one spot!
gabriellegeeksthejacksonfamily
One day I was on You Tube and I saw Michael Jackson and his family, and fell in love with thier music.
kayelageekscats
I have loved cats my whole life. I have two cats right now. I walk a round my city to find homless cats and I feed them food, give them shelter and give the cats an owner.
trishageekslivetheatre
I have been in theatre for over 30 years. Acting, directing and now writing. After 13 plays, of which four are now published, I have turned to writing children's chapter books. The fabled forest and all its magical creatures and one small girl. LIfe is better with the written word!
selenageekspeacesigns
I love the peace sign symbol and what it stands for. I believe in peace on earth. When I was younger, I had everything decorated in peace signs in multi-colors!
robingeeksphotography
I'm a self taught nature and scenic photographer, thanks to the library!
katiegeekshorses
My favorite animal is horses. No specific type, but I love them.
katiegeeksart
I was in high school and I was upstairs every morning drawing pictures.
malcolmgeeksglacierpark
As a Florida college student, I went to Montana for two summers to work as a bellman at Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park. I fell in love with the place and went back many times. As the park approaches its 100th birthday, I feel like sending a cake covered with candles and a cute card with a mountain goat on it.
norageeksorigami
Nora geeks origami and other Japanese arts, such as Manga and Anime. She is a middle schooler, who insists on family trips to the library at least weekly to feed her voracious reading habits.
owengeekslegos
Owen is eight-years-old and loves Legos! He reads Lego magazines, and with his friends, he constructs amazing new Lego creations using pieces of other Lego sets.
kategeeksnativeplants
My grandmother was a terrific gardener, and used lots of native and heritage plants in her gardens. I recently returned to the Midwest after 32 years away. I learned to love gardening during that time, but in a very different climate (USDA zones 7 & 8)! Now I am eagerly trying to learn how to garden in this challenging zone 4 environment. As I border some wild areas, I am trying to incorporate as many natives as possible, using 'sustainable gardening' methods, and am studying deer-proofing like mad! Thank god for the library and its many resources!
megangeeksbasketball
I just started playing it and it is the most fun game I have ever played.
abbygeeksyou
The people's person. The ice-breaker. Little Miss Chatterbox. Any way you put it, I geek people. I love making them laugh and feel at ease, especially if they're new or look like they could use a friend.
susangeeksdogs
I foster dogs. My current pack has been with me for over a year and while unadoptable because of fear of other humans, know they have found somewhere they don't want to leave.
marshageeksjaneausten
I started reading Jane Austen novels when I was 13. That was 50 years ago. Now I'm president of the Jane Austen Society of North America and I get to travel around the country telling other people about the pleasure of geeking Jane Austen.
philgeekshowtorepairthings
I hate spending money to have someone else fix things. Whether it be my car, motorcycle, travel trailer, garbage disposal, a hole in the wall, leaking faucet or lawn mower maintenance, I prefer and like to do it myself.
noelgeeksgeekiness
I am in the true sense of the word, a geek. I am an IS major with a penchant for science fiction. My library gives me a place to find a lot of that, both computers and books!
ivygeeksdisney
I geek Disney, something most people grow out of by the time they're twelve. Well, not me. I'm 19-years-old and am still not done with my Disney phase yet. It's my mission to see every Disney movie and know them all by heart. Do I think I'm childish? Yes. Do I care? No.
crystalgeekstheoutdoors
My parents kind of got me into the outdoors. I spend most of my time outside. If there was nothing to do, you’re more than likely to find me outside. I think the thing that I like about it is all the different colors and different things to see, and it’s entertaining. I think the outside is so beautiful. I would rather be outside then inside even if it’s cold or hot.
The outdoors effects my life because it’s practically my life. I’m outside almost every day and it irritates me on the days I can’t go outside. If I had to be stuck inside for a couple of days, I think I would go crazy.
In the future, I can see myself having a job that has to do with the outdoors, maybe taking pictures of the beautiful things of the outdoors. I think it would make me happy and I would really enjoy it. The best thing about the outdoors is sometimes its peaceful, and you can make the outdoors whatever you want with your imagination.
dehkonteegeekssongwriting
I geek songwriting. I love music. I like almost any kind of music with good lyrics and beats, that’s why I started to write my own songs when I was in the 7th grade. I have a journal of songs that I write and I try to think of the music that would go with the lyrics I write. But sometimes it’s very hard to do because I don’t know how to play any instruments and it`s very hard to imagine music when you don’t hear anything. That`s why I want to learn how to play the piano and guitar, so writing music would be much easier. That way I can come up with different tones and then I can write lyrics to them.
There are many singers and songwriters I like, but one of my favorite singer and songwriters is Beyoncé. She been one of my favorite artists for a very long time now, since I was in the third grade. The reason she's my favorite songwriter is because I like her music and the lyrics in her songs. Her songs are really inspiring and they make me want to write my own songs and music. I know most of her songs and she was one of the people that inspired me to start writing songs and making my own music.
One of my dreams is to become a singer or songwriter in the future so I can show people what I can do. The thing is, I don’t like performing my songs even though I know how to sing. It’s just that I get very shy in front of people when it comes to singing and then I forget the words I was going to say. And sometimes I don’t think that my music is that good, so I don’t want to perform it when people ask me to. That’s why I don’t know if I’m going to be a songwriter or singer in the future because I want to sing the songs that I write, but how am I going to do that when I get shy all the time when I want to sing and I don’t think my songs are good?
In any case, if I don’t get to sing my own songs I can become a producer and sell my songs to artist who want to buy them.
jonathongeeksdrums
When I was in fifth grade, I was in band and played the trombone. I didn't like playing the trombone so I quite band. In seventh grade, I joined band again and started percussion. Ever since I started playing percussion I love it!
melvingeekshiphop
I geek hip hop. I started hip hop back when I was five years old. I really didn’t like it at first, but when I saw the people spin on their hands and heads it seemed pretty cool to do. I was impressed by the smoothness as they spun, so I started to dance.
At first I couldn’t really dance, all I would do was the running man and the robot. Now I start to spend more times with my cousin because we go to parties and we compete with other kids. We are always dancing. If it’s not at parties, it’s at downtown tournaments. We are always trying to make new moves and try to get better at head and hand spins so that one day we could have our very own dance crew and work with an artist.
One day we could be like the jabawakeeys and win dance battles and money. When I grow up, I want to be the person they call when they need a crew to dance in the back ground.
caligeeksethnobotany
Well, my dad was an anthropologist and a self taught botanist. I grew up with a great appreciation for people, cultural diversity and plants. It stands to reason then, that I would love anthropological theory, herbal medicine and plants. I'm a nerd for all of those things. I'm majoring in ethnobotany because im a nerd, not because I will ever be able to find a job with a degree like that.
christangeeksspanish
I want to teach Spanish and spark the same passion I have for culture and language into the minds of every student I encounter.
brendangeekssnakey
I have a gorgeous pet ball python named Snakey (original I know!). He is my reason for living and I just love watching him live in his treasure chest guarding all my best and favorite things! He could eat anything, but he mostly just likes rats! He will never hurt any people. I like to read about how I can be the best owner possible and I do everything the books say (and a little more)! I love Snakey.
matissegeeksbooks
I have been reading for as long as I can remember and I hope to keep reading more interesting books and enjoying life!
charlenegeeksmanga
I love Asian cultures and manga is such a fun part of Japanese culture. I'm even learning how to speak Japanese. If anyone doesn't know what manga is, go to your library to find out!
paigegeeksbasketball
I am 13 now and I play basketball seven days a week. I've been playing for longer than I can remember! On the basketball court, I can forget about all my worries and put all of my focus and heart into the game that I have a passion for! I geek basketball.
tisageekshorrorbooks
I love a good scare! From movies to haunted houses to books. I am a librarian and everyone expects a librarian to love the classics, or romance, and I do, as long as there is a vampire, or ghost or murder involved. I do love all books, but give me a good horror story every day!
kaylageekssinging
I have been singing since as long as I can remember! I am in the school's musical! There is no chorus, though!
madisongeekshistory
So...I am under 13, and my favorite band is from the 1940's. Deal with it.
karengeeksjesus
It's because he saved me and changed me. I love him very much.
petegeekspercussionism
So...I'm a percussionist, and like many other band kids, I started pretty young and it just evolved into this huge thing where half of my good memories relate to band and band camp. 'That one time...at band camp...' yeah, that's me, and I can say almost anything with great accuracy.
I totally geek marching season. I remember having our show cancelled and I got super angry, so me and a few of my friend stood in the band member section and started to scream out pep band songs. Drumline. Forever.
sherrygeekspolitics
I love the rough and tumble ways of politics in the United States. It is great to live here, support a cause and get involved with others who become part of your 'team.' It is so wonderfully American!
bridgettgeeksfood
As a recovering overeater on the verge of adult onset diabetes, I had to do something at 35 to avoid my parent's health problems and to teach my 13-year-old daughter better habits than I learned. Geeking into food and its nutrition through the wealth of knowledge available to me at work (a library), I have lost 25+ pounds. She and I are healthier for it!
brittanygeekssinging
I was seven years old when I stared to sing. I love it now, and I am 11 in the 6th grade and in a cores group. We have a concert on November 5 ,2009. Come to East Jackson Middle School in Georgia at 7:30 and see. I love to sing. I geek singing.
tylergeekswerewolves
I'm a girl even though my name is Tyler. Not just because of Twilight. And I know Taylor Lautner is not actualy one.
destineegeekswitchcraft
Ever since I learned about it, I've been hooked on witchcraft. It's sometimes a touchy subject to call upon, but I love reading about its history, the only history I do love to read. But I can't ever find any good books on it. Oh well, it's still fun to read about.
caitlingeeksdinosaurs
I remember watching Jurassic Park as a kid. When I was older, I read the book. I then got interested in other books about dinosaurs and when I ran out of dinosaur books, I read any other book I could get my hands on. Now I'm in college majoring in sequential art and minoring in scientific illustration.
lilviegeeksfairytales
I am an unapologetic lover of romance and happy-ever-afters. Ever since I could read, I've loved them. From Jane Eyre to Ella Enchanted (book- NOT the movie!), they cheer me up.
rachgeekswerewolves
After seeing Twilight, I completely fell for Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black).
haileegeeksdance
I fell in love with art of dance at the age of five. I'm currently sixteen, and I couldn't love to do anything more.
ashleygeekshistory
I have loved history since I was little. I guess it runs in the family.
kelseygeeksmymessyroom
I love to hang out in my room even though its messy all the time.
sandrageeksbutterflies
The colors of butterflies are so beautiful. The size of some of them can get really huge. I love learning about their life, migration, what they eat and origins. It’s fascinating that something so pretty can be deadly.
emilygeeksenglishspringers
I have always loved dogs. I enjoy rescuing dogs from the English Springer Spaniel Rescue Association. Charlie has been the best dog and I will only have English Springers from now on.
rongeeksghosts
I first showed an interest in the supernatural at age 4, after seeing Dracula. I was terrified, but instead of running away from the experience, there was this attraction. Ten years later, I embalmed my first body at a cousin's funeral home. And it's been on ever since, and now I'm 44 years old.
rowegeeksboxers
I had a boxer from the time I was born and later on I got another one. They were the same age and their names were Fulham and Foster. A couple months later, we got a new baby boxer that we named Konig. I forgot what it's like to have a puppy around! I love my dogs!
hayleegeekslittlestpetshop
When they first came out, I got obsessed with them. My friends and I have like 25 of them. We can play with them for hours and hours. My sister gets tired of them because we yell when we play with them. Littlest Pet Shop rule!
laurageeksbaking
As a little girl, I spent many hours by my mother's side, watching her bake elaborate desserts, delicious cookies and holiday goodies for our family and loved ones. With an oven of my own, I've fueled those memories into a creative hobby and constantly seek out new books, magazines, and forums to learn more about baking as a pasttime and small business venture. One word to sum this all up: Yum!
maggiegeeksreading
I geek reading. I started to like reading when I started sixth grade. I didn’t really care about it until then. I started to read during the summer and got really into it. I started to read books bigger books and I read faster than I normally did. I read at any possible moment. Sometimes I'm not supposed to, but it really doesn’t stop me. I like reading because I get to hear somebody else’s story (real or not). I think I'm always going to like reading .
loryngeeksmusic
I geek music because it helped me in life. It helped me because I was going through a tough time and it was the thing I turned to. I love music because it’s a different and fun way to send a message. Another reason I love it is because it’s another form of art and a way to express yourself.
I mostly listen to punk, pogo punk, grunge, alternative, rock and classic rock. Some of my favorite bands are Tyborn Jig , Sum41, Blink 182, Dropkick Murphys, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, The clash, Rancid, Nightmare of You, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, Pennywise, NOFX, Bowling For Soup and a lot more!! I don’t really have a music idol, but one of my favorite people from the bands listed above would be my uncle who is the vocalist for Tyborn Jig.
I use it almost every day. I come home and listen to it while I’m doing homework, cleaning. I listen to it when I do almost anything. I am hoping to use music in the future by becoming a music producer and owning my own record company. I would love to have that job and help garage bands become known as the next big thing. That would be my dream job. It would also be a very hard job to get and so I would have to get a very good college education. So, that’s why I geek music .
zoegeeksstepheniemeyer
I geek Stephenie Meyer. I started reading Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series when I was thirteen and I finished in one summer. They were so interesting. I fell in love with them.
It took me a while, but I finally finished reading the Twilight series. Now that I’m finished, I’m definitely going to read The Host. I see myself finishing The Host in the future. And, I also would like to meet Stephenie Meyers. Maybe even write a few vampire books myself, since vampires are every teens dream.
aleynageeksthepeacecorps
Ever since I was little, I find helping others fascinating. I'm just biding my time until I can go to another country for two years and help them with whatever their government requests!
alexysgeeksfashion
My mom got me started with fashion. Whenever I wore something that didn't match, she told me that I wasn't in style. And then I changed like six times just to get in style.
michaelgeeksnovels
I always look at a book and think 'I won't like this,' and I read it, and I always have a new favorite book.
brittanygeeksreading
I'm one of those kids who loves to read and in my free time. Guess what I'm doing? As long as I have a good fantasy book and a cup of hot coca, I could go for days!
ashleygeeksanimals
I geek animals. I absolutely love animals; they're all just extremely beautiful! The thing I love most about them is their individuality. I say that because there are none that are exactly alike, whether it be their species, gender or color. The three animals I like the most are elephants, monkeys and pandas.
The interesting thing about elephants is that they can weigh more than 13,000 lbs. and can be 19-24 feet long. An interesting thing about monkeys is that their diet mostly consists of bananas and when they finish, they eat the peel! Some interesting things about pandas are that they are almost extinct and there are only about 1,000 of them left in the world!
Well, as you can see I love them, so I plan to be a veterinarian when I get older. The reason I want to be a vet and not a zookeeper is that I want to be able to help them when their sick and stuff like that. Animals make me happy, so just seeing one of them upset or sad makes me sick to my stomach. I also want to be someone who brings an end to animal abuse and animal testing.
arielgeeksknowledge
Because knowledge is the only thing that can truly change the world at all.
marthageekssinging
I geek singing because it's something I can do anytime anywhere. I love to sing it's my whole life. I started singing when I was three-years-old in churches and at home with the family. Music is one of the important things in my life.
taylorgeeksdescriptivewriting
I'm the weird kid in your language class that gets excited and squeals when the teacher assigns a 200-page essay. I'll write the whole 200 pages, read through it, hate it, erase everything, and start all over again until it's perfect. Yep, that's me.
haydengeeksmichaeljackson
I have loved him since I was five, and now seven years later, I love him even more. I know every word to every one of his songs. I know every charity act he ever performed and I know every dance he ever did. I also know all of his Web sites.
yishigeeksartfestivals
My first internship was at Savannah Film Festival. My second intership was at Savannah Music Fesitval. Now I am applying for an internship at Lincoln Center Festival. I just love art festivals and really enjoy working for them! I geek art festivals!
paytongeeksjapaneseanime
Big eyes and long hair. All completely fake. No one looks like that. That is except if they happen to live at the public library. They are a form of adult cartoon rather like American animation except aimed at an older audience. When I watch one of these Japanese masterpieces flit across my TV screen, I am at once reminded of Saturday morning cartoons and glad that I can watch this without feeling embarrassed because it's a 'kids' thing.
jessiegeeksdance
Whether its fast or slow, I dance. I've been dancing for 13 years and still going strong. My main ones are hip hop lyrical jazz and coed, It's awesome.
mariageeksanime&manga
It is amazing to read manga and watch anime, it's something new everytime!
darlenegeeksclassics
Walking the dark, dank streets of London, I see Oliver Twist and The Dodger. I keep a close eye on them. When they've passed, I quickly check that my purse is still hanging from my arm. I am transported to distant lands and times by the masters of literature. Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolfe and the works of the ancient Greeks are a feast for the imagination. What a luxury it is to experience these great writers and their stories.
sarahgeekshistoricalcrimes
I love to research crime! My library recently had this huge book sale to raise money. I walked out with seven huge hardback books about crime or crime-related fiction novels. When I visited my sister at her college, I spent a lot of time in the 360 section of their library. (That's where there are books about crime.) When I'm older, I plan to become a forensic scientist, criminal psychoanalyst, or something like that.
melissageeksscreenwriting
My lifelong dream is to be a screenwriter/director. One of my earliest memories is of me putting on my new dress, black patent leather shoes, and white gloves and going to see Annie with my foster parents. It was a magical experience full of fancy costumes, elaborate sets and wonderfully choreographed musical numbers. I remember thinking, 'Wow! All of this excitement over a little orphan-girl whom the rest of the world had forgotten about.'
I realized that in movies, the possibilities are endless. A man can have scissors for hands, a group of rag-tag kids can find a pirates treasure, a little boy and an alien can be best friends. Super powers, monsters, heroes, villains, magic, loving families, dysfunctional families, shrunken families, faraway lands, the house next door, talking animals, deadly animals, time travel, vampires, and vampire slayers…endless.
I love how the shortest scene, a few lines of dialogue, or a score of music, can stick with you and carry with it so much excitement, sadness, terror or intrigue. Whether discovering an unlikely hero in Whale Rider or Forgetting Sarah Marshall after a long day of teaching middle school, I am always up for a good movie. I think the only thing better than watching a great movie, would be creating one.
alyssageeksanime&manga
A few years ago, I discovered anime and manga, and instantly fell in love. And that led me to love anything to do with Japan. It's simply amazing. I love it. It makes me want to learn to speak and read Japanese. So, please I encourage you to go out and look it up.
michael geekstechnology
I just love technolgy, ever since I was a little boy. Now I am studying computer information systems and it is my life.
barbarageeksrocks&mysteries
Our county library has opened several satellite sites, which make it so easy to check books and materials out. I have always loved Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie mysteries. Now, I have 13 additional mystery authors to keep up with. Plus, I can also check out books on shell and rock identifcation. Awesome!
sandrageeksmythicalbeings
I love mythical beings. Vampires, werewolves, wizards and witches, etc. They are just that awesome!
mandigeekscamping
My husband and I love camping, especially in National Parks. We named our baby after a location in one of our favorite National Parks, and took him camping when he was three weeks old!
shannongeeksmysteries
My love for mysteries started in grade school with the Bobbsey Twins, quickly followed by the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. As an adult, the Kirkendall Public Library supplies me with all the mysteries, thrillers and adventure books I could possible read. Reading expands my knowledge of history and of other parts of the world. Reading is fun and relaxing.
keedygeeksindiemusic
I love indie music. I am always on the lookout for unknown artists and I just love it!
brandongeekswebdesign
I recently was interested in Web design after taking a Web design class in high school. I enjoy using Web design software, designing logos and headers, and reading how to books at the library.
jennifergeeksvampires
I love anything to do with vampires...Very fascinating.
ashleygeeksdragons
I love fantasy novels, especially young adult and children's fantasy novels.
cammygeeksforeignlanguage
I am a high school Spanish teacher who loves opening students' minds to another language and culture.
danielgeeksballoonart
I am a professional balloon artist and a college student.
miriamgeeksthelibrary
I've always been a library patron. My mom took me. When I moved to a new community, that's one of the first things I do–get my library card. When my children were little, the library saved my sanity. And during years when I didn't work, the library saved me money with books on how to make Christmas gifts. What is there not to like about the library and reading?
shantegeeksbeading
I just love beading. I would do it day and night if I could stay up.
tracygeekspenguins
I have loved penguins for as long as I can remember. I believe it started with my favorite book when I was a kid—Lucky Mrs. Ticklefeather. Even though it was actually a puffin in the book, it led me to penguins. The second most memorable was Mr. Popper's Penguins. Funny how reading these books as a child led to a lifetime of love for penguins!
michellegeeksphotography
I began a serious personal study of photography one year ago. The library here in Statesboro, Georgia, made it possible for me to understand how the camera captures light and how to actually take breathtaking photographs...and lots of stuff in between. I am now working with floodlights and backdrops and folks ask me to do their portraits! The library was essential to my progress and fed my passion.
ajgeekshistory
As long as I can remember, I've loved looking at old atlases and encyclopedias reading about the past. Comparing this version to a more up-to-date version, deciphering the differences: why this country isn't there anymore, why that guy did what he did, etc. Then I came to college and my fascination exploded. World history and geography on every level. More classes than I could shake a stick at and professors willing to indulge my thirst for history. History didn't make me who I am today, but it helped me through the process.
susangeeksrubberstamps
I love making my own cards. The idea that I can make a one-of-a-kind card that will hopefully make someone smile is worth all the time I put into it.
sierrageeksmusic
Ever since I was a small child, I new that music was an amazing thing. My mom says I would spend hours on end as an infant listening to little nursery rhymes and playing with all my musical toys. I have been hooked on musicals since my grandma introduced them to me about 6 years ago. When she died last year, she left all her movies to me. Grease, The Music Man, Singing In the Rain, Hairspray... they're just some of my favorites.
In 5th grade, I joined band playing the flute and fell in love. I (now 13) have kept 1st chair ever since. I also took up piano lessons two years ago and my instructor is very impressed with my progress. I joined choir in 6th grade and am still favored as a leader of soprano by my instructor. I've been in every school musical with a solo. I cherish my voice very much. It is quite definately a gift from God. I've been given alot of complements about my singing and it makes me feel amazing.
I have recently found myself listening to music deeper than I ever have. I am a big fan of The Medic Droid. Their lyrics are really sincere and always get to me.They just make me think, 'Hey, this is what life is about, so we made a song about it.' Isn't that what it's all supposed to be about?
I can see myself sticking with music in the future. My mother has suggested becoming a professional floutist. I don't know if I would want to stick with that, but if all else fails, I can definately say that you will see me auditioning on American Idol or America's Got Talent. I want to share my love of music with the rest of the world. It's my passion. So watch out people, here I come.
trystangeeksknowledge
I have a thirst for knowledge that has been with me ever since I learned to read. Don't ask what subject because there are so many that I can't name them all. I learn from everyone and everything. New languages, new ways to do things, new reminders of things I might have forgotten or taken for granted.
My grandchildren remind me to go slow and enjoy life. A woman I meet at the corner bodega reminds me of how grateful I am to be able to take the next breath. My neighbor's dog reminds me of the unconditional love a dog has for its owner. I'm always reminded of things and always learning new things. I try to make sure that I learn at least one new thing every day. Time to go. I have so much to learn and so little time.
kelseygeekswriting
I've always loved writing…whether it was poems, short stories, autobiographies, etc. I've flip-flopped back-and-forth between what I want to do when I graduate high school. First it was a forensic specialist, then a medical examiner, then a chemist, but, deep down, my love of writing made me think twice about what I truly wanted to be when I got older. Now, I've finally decided that writing will always be my past, present and future.
I will always love writing, because it's such a big part of me. I can't begin to explain the incredible feeling I get when I pick up my pencil and unlock the writer. On more than once occasion, I don't finish writing what I start. It's a creative process and although I like the idea, sometimes it just doesn't stick.
One day I hope to become a published author. I want to write young adult fiction. I am a senior in high school right now. I graduate in May 2010. It is a very scary thought that twelve, rather short, years are coming to an indefinite close, but knowing that my love of writing is guiding my way helps me know what is on the other side of the proverbial bridge. The mere thought of going to college is intimidating, but going there and doing what I love most is a rewarding and satisfying thought that I keep plugged into my mind.
markgeeksdune
I've read and reread Frank Herbert's Dune series more times than I care to imagine. I'm a fantasy and science fiction geek. While I'm geeking on Michael Moorcock or Ursula K. LeGuin, my kids are in the children's section geeking on the rabbit that the librarians take care of or putting on puppet shows for the other patrons, or finding their own books in which to immerse themselves, such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
emmageekswriting
When I go through a hard time, I find a refuge in writing. It's my escape. Writing lets me vent and get all my feelings down on paper. It takes me to a far away place where my problems no longer exist and I can take time to figure everything out. Take time for me and apprecitate all that is going great in my life.
jaydegeeksart
Ever since I was really little, I always loved to draw. I inherited this talent from my mom. She is wonderful. Of course being a little kid, I wasn't spectacular at it. But the talent was still there. I entered many art competitions. You know, the small ones they have for elementary school. Nothing special, just something to show off what I had. I won almost every time I entered. I was always very good for my age. Of course I know there were and are better people at it than me, but I never cared. I was just astounded that I carried this ability.
As I grew, many people had an interest in me. One in particular being Dell Seaman. He owned an art building called 'Artistic Hand' in Oviedo, Florida. He discovered me from one of those art competitions I had entered. People at the school I went to told me that he wanted to meet me. My mom and I drove down to the Artistic Hand to meet him. We weren’t exactly money healthy, so we were worried that I could not go to the lessons he taught. He was a very nice man. And he said he would mentor me and let me have lessons for free if I helped him clean his house/business. I agreed without hesitation. Dell had problems with his back and his health, so it was hard for him to do the simple cleaning that needed to be done. His wife was sick and she needed care from him, so I was more then willing to help him out. And not only because I was getting something in return, but simply because to help him out was a reward to me on its own.
I went to lessons there and cleaned for about a year. Then the tragic move happened. I cried for many days and dreaded having to say goodbye to my lifetime friends. I was scared that no one else out there would take the time to help me to pursue my talent. It was very hard to leave. I had lived there my whole life, but I had to suck it up and move on. We made our way to Virginia to live with my grandparents. I hated living in that house. It was so depressing there. Everything was so far away, and as a expected, there was not one soul there that knew what a great ability I had. No one stepped up to help me, so I had to do it on my own.
I got into drawing anime and cartoony things. I only ever draw in pencil, no color. Although people knew that I could draw well, they had no idea what I was capable of. I didn't even know. We lived there for about a year and then we moved once more, for the last time. And now here I am in Georgia. Moving here has opened my eyes, I have woken up. I am finally where I belong, I am happy
I live in Rincon, Georgia, in Effingham county. I am 14 years old and am an 8th grader at Ebeneser Middle School. Soon I will be going to Effingham County High School. My art teacher Mrs. Lott is the second person to step up and mentor me. I do most of my best work on my own, but she gives me helpful tips to work with. I am trying to expand my horizons. But the pencil is my companion. We are inseparable. I draw a variety of things, mostly from real life things, objects mostly. This is my second year living here and I hope there will be many more. I have been in the newspaper many times and hope to be famous one day. So, yes, I geek art, it's my passion. Forever.
audreygeeksart&history
I love learning about world war II particularly about the Holocaust. I also like to learn about some of the classic artists and about printmaking or graphic design.
lesageeksliteraryclassics
Without the library, I would not be able to fulfill my dream of reading the literary classics I never appreciated when I was young!
melissageeksbeingaschoollibrarian
I love talking about books with students and helping students with projects for class!
christinegeeksclassicmovies
I love watching classic movies especially ones with Jimmy Stewart, Bogart and Bacall, Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and many more. Once I see a film, I like to look up the story behind it and, if there is an actor that I really like, I like to learn more about them.
maxgeeksvideogames
I think it is so amazing how far we have come in technology these days.
sarahgeekswriting
Nothing gets me more than sitting down with pen and paper and getting out the stories I want to tell, the words I want to say. I love seeing the ways my r's flow into my g's and knowing that this is mine—my characters, my beginning, my ending, my adventure.
elizabethgeeksthelibrary
It's more than just the place I work, it's a community hub.
isaacgeekshistory
I find nothing more interesting than learning how we have arrived to the point that we are at today. I will always have a curiosity for how everything and anything has developed over time and studying history has answered many of my questions.
chrisgeekspuppets
anngeekscourthouses
I started taking photos of Iowa courthouses for a photography contest, but I couldn't stop! The next thing I knew, I had 101 courthouses, and a longing to learn about the architecture and history inside these grand buildings!
megangeeksbrettfavre
Brett Favre just makes me happy whenever he steps on a football field. Even through all the craziness of his change of teams, he loves to play the game, and is amazing! And that is what's great to watch.
christinegeeksworld'sfairs
Maybe it was the movie Meet Me in St. Louis, maybe it's because I'm from Chicago, but I am fascinated by world's fairs, especially turn-of-the 20th century ones.
susannegeekscookies&books
I geek baking cookies, especially on a rainy day. Reading books is also a favorite of mine. I geek all types of books.
emmageeksbutter
Butter is flavor. It enhances everything from savory sauces to the sweetest cookies. It is magical!
christiangeeksguitar
Guitar changed my perspective on everything at the ripe age of 13. Since then, I've learned and discovered so many things about music. The possibilities are infinite with music!!
clintgeeksvideogames
Video games are my passion and help me calm down. With the new technology, video games are helping me keep in touch with friends.
evageekssub
SUB = Student Union Board at Iowa State University. SUB is the biggest student programming group on campus, providing ISU with everything from live music at the M-Shop to cultural craft nights in the Memorial Union.
ashleygeeksclassicnovels&bracelets
Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights. Patterns with duckies and penguins. Broadway, baby. Yep, I geek it.
laurageeksstuffedanimals
As a child, I loved stuffed animals! They proved a constant companion through my childhood. Today, these animals create a museum that chronicles events and people of my life. When my child is born, I hope to pass on the joy my animals gave me. I also like to donate animals to children who need a little more joy in their own lives.
jaredgeeksmarinebiology
I took a marine biology course in high school in the middle of Iowa on a whim. Now I cannot stop thinking about it three years later. Although, unfortunately, it is not in my career plan, I would love to document aquatic life under the sea.
dollygeeksabate
ABATE: A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education is the perfect companion for my love of motorcycling. It combines fun with politics (believe it or not) and education (not legislation) for safer motorcycling.
keyeshageekssinging
I have been singing since I was a little girl and I have always dreamed of becoming a famous singer one day. I still dream that I will become a famous singer one day.
samgeeksstarwars
I think Star Wars is the best movie I've ever seen. My favorite character is Luke Skywalker. I like Anakin better when he is Darth Vader, and I think the emperor is really creepy. Ben Kenobi is also Obi Wan Kenobi. I have an Anakin Sykwalker costume for Halloween.
juangeekscomputers
I love (geek) computers. I love to have fun at the library. It's so fun to see people at the library having fun and playing too.
kennygeeksfishing
I geek fishing because it's a fun thing to do and it teaches you about many different kinds of fish.
kimgeekshomeandgardens
I am a single parent with a seven-year-old daughter who loves the library. And I, as well as her, love to read.
lisageeksbeingaviolinist
I love the sound of the strings and having people enjoy the music. I like being in an orchestra and playing to a program, storytelling and the thrill of the audience clapping.
bonniegeekstypewriters
Communication is neat and fast with the typewriter. Also, it has rolled over onto the laptops!
lindageeksstorytime
I'm a children's librarian in southeastern Georgia. The aspect I enjoy most about my job is toddler storytime. It does my heart good to watch those little faces as the kids listen to stories and interact with their parents. Thanks to storytime, I've found that toddlers geek books...and bubbles.
garrettgeeksphotography&politics
I am a high school student in central Iowa. My first love really is photography and it dominates my life. To this date, I have been a photographer for about two years now and in that time I've taken over 15,000 nature and event pictures. My second love is politics and debate. I love arguing points and debating, especially online.
endyageekscrafts
As a mother of young active children, I love getting craft and activitive books to do with my children. For each season or holiday, we can find simple activities without having to buy the magazine from the grocery line.
jeffgeekshistoricalnonfiction
I love to learn more about famous people throughout history. You learn about history in schools, but you can understand history by reading the whole story.
maryellengeeksflying
josephgeeksteaching
I am a high school math and science teacher. I used the library to research my science research projects. I had to dig deep into the card catalogue and find references to my references. Without the library, I'd probably be flipping burgers, not that it is bad to do that, just not something I want to do.
deegeeksphotography&blogging
I bought a Canon Rebel XSi and an extra telephoto lens as a 52nd birthday gift to myself and have become fascinated with f-stops and shutter speeds. I also started a photoblog at zippytakespictures.blogspot.com to embarrass my grown children with my geekiness.
amandageekssports
I wasn't very sporty until my brother taught me how to actually love sports. I'm still not very good, but whenever I hear someone say sports, I say I am so in!
emilygeeksreading
Fantasy, mystery, sorrow or laughter, books have it all! I love reading and discovering new authors, styles and ways of looking at the world.
judygeeksservingjesus,music&reading
I love being a christian and love to hear and play gospel music. I always have a book by my Lazyboy chair to read. I'm so glad that the library offers lots of christian fiction books.
sarageekscomputers
Well, I love learning everything about computers. I'm always on the computer finding and trying to learn new things, so thats why I geek it.
juliegeeksharleydavidsons&horses
I love the sense of freedom and the wind blowing through my hair whenever I get on a Harley or a horse. I've always loved to read because I am thirsty for knowledge.
frederickgeekscharlesschulz
Charles Schulz knew how to portray the common trials and tribulations of everyday life through the mouths of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, Rerun, Sally and Snoopy's thought balloons. Using a minimalist style in his drawing coupled with thorough research, Mr. Schulz changed the face and style of cartooning. He was and is someone we could all learn something from.
In fact, he gladly mentored any of the younger cartoonist who so desired. He was held in such high esteem by his colleagues that he won two Reubens (the Oscar of the cartooning field). Additionally, one Sunday in May 2000 most every cartoonist paid tribute in his/her Sunday 'funnies' by incorporating Mr. Schulz or one his characters in their cartoon.
soojingeeksjellyfish
I've geeked jellyfish ever since I had visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It had the biggest and most beautiful collection of jellies I had ever seen and I immediately fell in love. I love the way they are deadly, but gorgeous and the way they glide as if flying. I had a recent idea. What if jellyfish had wings? It stuck and now my personal logo is a flying jelly. (It has a crown if I'm in a good mood.) In my opinion, the top three most beautiful jellyfish are 3. Portuguese man-o-war 2. The Black Medusa, and 1. The Japanese Lantern. But all jellies are pretty jellies, and my passion for them will never cease. (I hope.)
karengeeksquiltingandcrafts
It is fun to get books on quilting and crafts to use for free. A real plus in my small town with limited jobs. Our library was given a large amount of money from an estate, so we do have a fairly good facility. Our town is blessed with this great resource.
kirstengeeksvampires
I love to read vampire books ever since I started reading an anime about them.
briangeekshistory
jugeeksbaking
I bake for all my grandkids and their favorite is peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
hijoegeeksbowling
I'm an amateur bowler and use to bowl in national tournaments.
drewgeeksjesuschrist
My life was incomplete until I came into a relationship with Jesus, and now I am always happy and whole.
abbiegeeksclassicalmusic
Music is the most inspiring thing in my life. Classical music expresses the silent feelings from love, to depression and so on. I love it all.
raygeeksgreenbaypackers
I chose the Packers because I always watch thier football games and I play for the Packers, too.
seangeeksworldwartwo
I like World War II because it interests me and my great grandpa was in the invasion force on D-Day.
adamgeeksskateboarding
I like skateboarding because it's fun and makes you feel really accomlished when you land a new trick.
lucigeeksart
I love art because I like to draw and it relaxes me when I'm at my art class.
katygeeksrain
I geek rain because it sounds pretty and the lightning is cool.
hannahgeekssuperheroes
I really like superheroes. I like all of them. I think it is so cool that they help save the day! I love the comics and the movies too!
jamesgeeksfantasy
It's really more interesting than a real world story.ashlyngeekstheunreal
Whatever is not in reality, but can be thought of, I love it. Aliens, vampires, superheroes, magic, etc. I geek it all!
thigeeksliondance
adriennegeekshistoricalmysteries
I love history and who-done-its! It's the perfect combination!
joegeekscthulhu
After watching The Reanimator at an inappropriately young age, I saw that it was based on a short story by Lovecraft. Now I have a respectable library of Mythos related literature on my shelves at home.
latishageeksharrypotter
Ever since seeing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, I've been addicted to Harry Potter. I read the books numerous times, watch the movies whenever I can, and even read and write fan fiction of it!
shaynageekssoccer
The first time I touched the ball, I knew it was a perfect fit for my foot! Need I say more?
kathryngeeksflowers
It started with my gandmother, we called her Granny. When we were with her we had to make a visit to the garden for veggies or herbs, but always flowers. My mom carried on the tradition. I can never remember our home without flowers. And so I also did, and now my daughters grow, display and share our love of flowers.
katygeeksrain
I love the sound that it makes, and it's cool how it goes up the to the clouds and falls again.
meghangeekstransformers
I geek Transformers because I love to watch the movies! My little brother is obsessed with them. He probably knows all the names of them. He also has some of the old comic books and likes to watch the show on TV and the old episodes. And I like to watch with him. I also like to try to 'transform' all of his toys.
elizabethgeekspolitics
I geek politics because I was raised with it. My grandfather ran for govener. He lost, but not by many votes. My dad is the auditor and all his brothers and sister work at the captial.
claudiageekshawaii
A lot of my family lives out there and it's the prettiest place I've ever seen! I loved it so much!
janegeeksgreekmythology
I geek Greek mythology because it's fascinating with all the different gods and goddesses, and their stories and myths and heroes and monsters. My favorite goddess is Artemis.
justingeeksrapmusic
I choose rap music because I like music, mostly rap. I like this kind of music because of the beat and I like how it sounds.
tylergeeksgolfcarts
I geek golf carts because they are fun to drive. When I use them, I get to golf and you can tune them up to look good, too.
eringeekssciencefiction
I have always loved a good science fiction book, there is something there that normal fiction doesn't have. Vampires are my favorite subject these days. I love the library, it is so much cheaper than having to buy all of your books.
bradgeeksfleece
Seriously, there is nothing better. It's light and it keeps you warm on these early fall days.
terrygeeksbooks
Since I can remember, books have been a major passion for me. Waiting for the book mobile as a child, reading all of my life, then entering the library field professionally. I love all kinds of books, the way they look, the way they feel, the sound of pages turning, the way they smell...I geek books!
chancegeeksanime
I've always been into reading fantasy and this past summer when I visited a friend, her boyfriend got me hooked to anime. I know with what I have seen so far I'm only scratching the surface, but I know my library will help me find more!
priscillageeksweddings
How could anyone resist a big party and a day when you get an excuse to wear a big white dress. I can't wait until I get my chance!
carolyngeeksherbs
I have been researching natural health remedies for my animals and myself for several years. This past year, I began studying with an herbalist. I use the library constantly for research. I look for books on plant identification, health and medicinal properties of various plants, recommendations for different health conditions and recipes for healthy eating.
emilygeekshula
I began dancing hula about eight years ago, and from my first kaholo I was hooked! Poplynesian dance is more than a great form of exercise for me. It's an opportunity to share the traditions and stories of another culture, an exploration into a rich history and a sisterhood that will stand the test of time.
katiegeeksbyzantium
I am a librarian, but didn't always know that I wanted to be a librarian. In college, I majored in history and art history with a focus on Byzantine art and culture. When I was getting ready to graduate and thinking about what I wanted to do with my degrees, I realized that I was more comfortable in the library than just about anywhere else. I love being surrounded by books and information and helping people find what they want or need in the library. I now work at an art school library and love my job.
pamgeekstennis
I am a big fan of Tennis. Over the last ten years or so, it has become such a physical and highly competitive sport. I've watched young low-rank players morph into champions. Go Juan Del Potro!
yirhelgeeksdreams
I geek dreams! Dreams play a very important part in everybodys life. Without dreams, we wouldn't have any goals. Our dreams mean a lot to us and our future. We teach ourselves to look and find the stars in the sky and now we have to count on the people we love to help us reach them.
tanyageeksmyheritage
I geek my heritage. Why? Because I want to learn more about it.
blakegeeksdogs
I love dogs. I have three dogs. A doberman, pug and a puggle.
felipegeeksbasketball
I like basketall because last year I joined the team and I really liked it. So, that's why I geek basketball.
abbiegeeksrunning
I am a runner. I love to run because it is fun and it is challenging. Running is a way that I can push myself and work hard. I can get away and think while I am running, and I'm being healthy and having a blast at the same time!
angelageeksdance
I started dance when I was two-years-old. I dance at dance-a-cross dance studio. I am in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, technique and hip-hop. I am also on the competition team. Dance is my passion and I love it.
bradgeeksfootball
I really like playing and watching football because it entertains me. I've played football for about five years and I'm hoping to keep going through at least high school.
rachelgeekscamp
Camp is great! It's super fun and exciting. You meet tons of new people and have awesome memories, too!
julesgeekspeterpan
I watched Peter Pan almost everyday when I was little. I like every movie of Peter Pan. I love it! One of my dreams in life is to go to Neverland!
johngeeksoregonducksfootball
I like the Oregon Ducks football because there uniforms are awesome.
hannahgeeksphotography
When I was seven I, won first place best of show at the Iowa State Fair. I was just messing around with my mom's camera and my mom entered it in the Fair. Ever since then I have loved taking pictures!
aubriegeeksmusic
I geek music. I think I love all kinds of music because everyone in my family listens to a different kind. My brother likes metal. My sister likes alternative. My Dad likes Queen. And my mom likes the Beatles. And i like all of them!
kathryn geeksfood
I geek food. I like almost all kinds of different foods. I love to eat and I do all the time.
kategeekstraining
I was never 'that girl' you know the popular ones, the cheerleaders, the prom queens, the valdedictorians. Not me. Never in the spotlight. Then, after many jobs where I continued to 'hide my light under a bushel' I became a librarian. That's when I found out there are things I know that others need to hear; that I need to speak up and share those things with the peole who need to hear what I have to say. I am important. I have value. And there are people who need me to help them do a better job...or to get a job...or to write a paper...or a myriad of other needs that I can fill. That's why I geek training. Every moment of everyday is a new challenge, a new opportunity to fill a need. At the end of the day, there's a lot of satisfaction for me, because I make a difference in other's lives. Libraries rule!!!
pamelageeksbehavioralfinance
I work as a financial counselor. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families about personal finances. By enhancing my knowledge, I can share information to inform and enrich others.
victorgeekspoetry
I love writing, it's been my passion since I was a little boy. Until now, I write poems of which I love to share with whom is interested. Every week, I write at least one poem, most of them are about life and love. Doing this everyday brings joy in my heart and encourages me to do even better. Poetry is fun.
megangeekscamp
I have worked at a summer camp for the past five summers. They have been the best summers of my life! I can't imagine life without camp. It just wouldn't seem like my life. Camp helps me get away from everything and it takes me back to being a kid again. Being in college, you don't have many opportunities to just go play outside or make s'mores when you want to. I love summer camp and wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.
brittneygeeksusedbooks
The two places I have felt most home in were libraries and bookstores, more specifically used bookstores. Used books have stories of their own and I often find myself imagining what the previous owners of a certain book were like. What brings me joy to no end is picking up a book, opening the front cover and finding a note written there, usually to the owner from the person who gave them that book.
brandygeeksjodipicoult
I love reading in general, but nothing moves me quite as much as Jodi Picoult's novels!
mollygeeksmusic
I love all kinds of music. I am always 'geeking' guitar chords and looking up sheet music for my piano.
nicolegeeksthunderstorms
Thunderstorms are very relaxing and exciting . . . so much power with the potential for destruction . . . yet the rain feeds the earth and encourages growth. Absolutely fantastic!
nicolegeeksforensics
After years of studying biology and medicine, I decided to make a move into a field that I truly enjoyed . . . forensics. I love reading and watching programs about true crime and how cases are solved. My career move has now put me into the action and I am currently interning at a state-run criminalistics laboratory.
bakarigeeksphotoshop
I love Photoshop. As a graphic designer, it's my primary tool for making art, since I can't draw well by hand. Photoshop helps me create masterful pieces of art that people like and it gives me something to do in my spare time. Through the library, I can check out books on photography and artwork to gain inspiration.
davidgeekslife
I have been traveling the world for almost twenty years and its nothing I plan on stopping any time soon, since there is so much more of the world. I still need to find and discover as much as I can.
rongeeksghosts
nylageeksrocks
I love rocks of any shape and color. I have collected them for several years now. I just enjoy looking at them where ever I can. I work at a library and my patrons bring me rocks from their vacation sites. I even have rocks from England and Austrailia!! Someday I will have the biggest rock garden ever, and when I'm gone, someone can enjoy them too!!
jangeeksauthors
For the last nine years, I have had the extreme pleasure of planning our library's author series called AViD which stands for Authors Visiting in Des Moines! I have the delightful job of reading books, helping to select the authors and sharing our great city with them during their visit—it's a joy!
lukegeekspoetry
I hated poetry in high school; it was too abstract. But as I have matured a renewed interest has formed, and I have been going back over the great English and American poets. The public library provides me with a place to do this without going broke purchasing the books, and as a result, I write my own poetry with the help of all of these past poets I was able to have access to.
karengeeksbicycleriding
Fresh air, energy, strength, challenge, smiles, mind clearing, thought provoking, sunshine and friends. That is why I geek bicycle riding.
karyngeeksforeignlanguages
I studied French for four years in high school, then took a year of Spanish while doing my undergraduate degree. I now work at a university where I studied German for a year and a half, and Latin for two years. I'm currently working on my M.A. in world literature, with a concentration in classical literature.
gracegeeksnarnia
Ever since I first read the Narnia series, I have loved it. I have read the series through a few times and watched the Disney movies The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian. I know a lot about the actors, including that I share a birthday with one of the Pevensie girls. I could keep going on like this. I also like Narnia jokes.
eringeeksarchitecture
I've always liked looking at how houses and buildings are designed. I think it is quite telling of historical periods and highlights cultural norms, and how they've changed over time. The library is a great place to learn about different types of styles and buildings, from skyscrapers to bungalows.
kolleengeeksbraingames
I didn't even realize this until one of my staff pegged me. She pointed out that I recommend books like Dr. Amen's Making a Good Brain Great, donated a Scrabble board to encourage young people to think more about words and numbers, and talk to others about engaging their brains in new activities. Neurology and keeping brains healthy has truly become my thing, even though I'm a librarian, not a doctor!
karmengeeksdownsyndrome
My sister has down syndrome and people tease her and I don't think that is right. So, if you see someone with disabilities stop and say 'hi, what’s your name?'
melissageeksmentoring
I am serving my second term as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the Iowa Mentoring Partnership. It is my goal to spark a passion for mentoring children and youth from across the state!
ryangeeksgunslingers
I love The Dark Tower series and I think it or 'geek' it the Illiad and Oddyssey of our time!
juliageeksprincesses
I am four and a half years old. I love everything princess. I read, eat and drink princess. We go to the library each week, so I can check out new princess books and recheck my favorites to read again and again.
jamesgeeksrpg's
Ever since I was a kid, I loved to imagine and create fantastic scenery and settings on paper or canvas. I played my first role playing game at the age of ten and loved every minute of it. Being a noble knight or even a superhero, it wasn't the escapisim that was so fun, it was the fact that the outcome of every game was different depending on the choices I made. I write adventures for RPG's now and find that it can be a great way to get others to open up a part of themselves and remember the joy and fascination of being a kid just one more time while they play a character.
davidgeeksliterature
What better place to embrace my true passion and celebration of the written word than in a library? So many brilliantly composed writings that span across the time periods and genres. I'll never be able to read them all, but I'll die trying!
janetgeeksinternationaladoption
I'm doing a research paper on international adoption.
kristingeekstheparanormal
I am a 23-year-old CNA, I work the overnight shift. All I want to do when I get home is read one of my vampire or werewolves books.There's just somthing about a vampire!
johngeeksculture
jackiegeekshomeschooling
I am a homeschool teacher. My local library is an invaluable resource to me and other homeschoolers like me. It provides a place for information, research, community, conversation and relaxation.
roygeeksspace
I love reading science fiction novels, the technology is unlimited.
dorisgeeksgenealogy
I work on my genealogy and find the historical books in the lirbary to be good sources of information.
evelyngeeksinformation
I think libraries are great, I can get any information there I need—whatever I want to look up!
christinegeeksdreams
Dreams open up a whole new world of imagination.You can make anything happen.Who and whatever can be in your dreams. Hey,anything is possible when you put your mind to it.So go ahead.Start dreaming today!
kennethgeekskilts
They're a part of my family history. They're culturally rich. And they're just so darn comfortable.
j'miahgeeksmarimbas
crissygeeksthetudors
I just feel that time in history is amazingly interesting. Just when you think you have one thing figured out, you realize there are three more to research.
michellegeeksmygarden
I was inspired by the Edible Gardens Project to grow a vegetable and herb garden. The idea has spread to local churches and my library, and we are now donating fresh produce to our local food pantry. My garden is beautiful and useful!
ruthgeeksgourmetfood
My husband and I both enjoy dining out and also cooking gourmet food in our home. One of our favorite meats to cook with is ostrich. We grow many of our own herbs and vegetables in the backyard. I knew my husband was the one for me when he cooked brick-pressed squid on the grill shortly after we began dating.
jessikageeksausten
I read my first Jane Austen novel when I was 15 and I cannot get enough of them. I have read at least one of her works every year since. I also love to read books about Austen and her time period.
carolgeekslibraries
As a child, I spent most Saturdays in our local library. As the author of a memoir about growing up in rural Iowa, I love all the libraries who invite me to share my stories with their patrons.
tiffanigeeksmusic
I don't think I could live in a world without music. I'd go absolutely insane. Music is like my escape from everything. It helps me write my stories.
dianegeeksreading&scrapbooking
I have loved reading my whole life and it just about makes me crazy if there isn't anything around to read at all times! But, in my spare time, when I am not reading, I am also passionate about scrapbooking. I can stroll through memory lane as I am using my artistic skills to create nice scrapbooks.There is just something peaceful about the creating aspect of it that I can't quite explain, but love it anyway!
judygeeksrescuegreyhounds
Almost a year ago we decided to adopt a rescued greyhound, she's an amazing dog full of fun, life and a wonderful part of our family.
charissageeksracing
calliegeekssoundtracks
I love the background music of movies. They always for some reason lift my spirits, and I feel in my heart the meaning of the music and what it means for telling the story in the movie. Its just awesome!
theresageekssound
Everything, everyone, every action has a unique sound. Even each season has its own sound. Every once in a while, I just like to close my eyes and listen. Each sound and each vibration has its own beauty and comfort. For me, to know sound is to know love and life.
verondageekscolonialliterature
When I was 15, I was cast as Elizabeth Proctor in a local production of The Crucible. After that, I couldn't read enough about that time period, and later I fell in love with colonial American literature. I've taught American literature for 17 years and still love learning about that time period and reading the literature of that age, albeit mostly religious in tone or factual diaries.
ruthgeeksshorewalkers
I live in a richly populated and incomparable city. It is an enormous and evolving city that I love. Too much time away from the scent of earth and water and the natural world leaves me hungry to return and know what it is to be alive walking at the shoreline.
The gift of walks and hikes and saunters and meanderings takes me to the heart of living and I am only really whole while making foot prints of discovery. We would do well to seek ways to honor this shoreline world and further preserve it in our own best interests. It is our gift to share and cherish and understand.
sarahgeeksphsyics&creation&poetry
Have you ever seen how a lone raindrop after a storm meanders its way from the top of your car's windshield to the bottom, intermittently following the streaks of the windshield wipers as it goes? Down and over, down and over, down and over, arching its way to peaceful rest at the bottom.
Or have you ever seen the way the a thin layer of sand in an hourglass gets stuck on the walls as the rest of the sand dissolves its way from the top to the bottom? And a single light tap on the hourglass compels a few kernels of sand to begin to fall—each causing two below it to tumble on downward, and downward, and downward in a small avalanche, creating a triangle of negative space in its path?
That's why I geek physics. It makes God's creation poetically beautiful in the most subtle of ways.
kaitgeeksdarkroomphotography
Taking pictures just isn't the same anymore—now you never know if computers have changed what you are looking at. I love the dark room, where the film shows the raw human emotions and technology cannot change the truth. One snap of a camera and the memory is created and can never be altered. It's the most beautiful thing in the world.
jocelyngeeksvolleyball
I love volleyball. I wrote a mid-term paper on it and got all of my information from a local library.
lakiageeksfilm
I studied screenwriting and film directing in college. I love film. I would say that I'm a film geek because I love the many ways that you can interpret films. I love how movies connect cultures, reflect cultures and challenge culture. I love how movies can bring together people that wouldn't normally congregate in another way.
lorenzogeeksshakespeare
fabiennegeeksmusic
I love music and I love my public library (which, coincidentally, is also the library I work for). We don't just own books, but we also buy lots and lots of new music records. I borrow these CDs, listen to samples and then decide whether or not to buy them.
jessicageeksebola
It's disgusting and fascinating. I had reader's block, I couldn't get myself to sit through an entire book. A friend of mine showed me Richard Preston's work and I have never been so interested in something so gruesome.
zoegeekswarriorcats
These books are everything to me!! They are the best series this world has made!
matthewgeekshistory
As a history major at Grandview University, I love studying the past and how it influences the future. I get excited when I study such things as the French and Indian Wars and the Great Depression. History in itself is a lost art.
melissageeksthejonasbrothers
I know alot about them! They are my life! I constantly talk about them! I love their music and them! They are quite amazing! Ask me anything about them, I will give you the answer!
allisongeekshighpowerrifles
Competitive shooting is one of the few sports where men and women compete equally. Same rules, same equipment, which is a very empowering feeling.
hannahgeeksthebeatles
Of course everyone does, but I love their movies. I think they're almost as hilarious as they are genius!
gaylegeeksfranklloydwright
I love architecture, especially Frank Lloyd Wright. So many architectural designs used now came from his concepts. Frank Lloyd Wright was so far ahead of his time.
sarageekswords
I geek, geek, geek everything about words. How they look, what they mean, how they feel on the tongue and in the brain and to the eye, how much power they can have when put together, or how awry they can go unintentionally. I geek words.
lisageeksrats
I'd only ever owned hamsters, which are sweet, but this spring I ran across a picture of a rat that was available through our local animal rescue group. She had a very cute face, so I went to see the rat in person. I have to admit, I was a little put off by the tail aspect, but after I held her and realized that her tail is just skin with a very thin layer of coarse hair, I decided I could deal with it so I brought her home.
After that, I did some research and learned that rats shouldn't be kept as single pets, so we rescued another and now we have a pair of girl rats, Sophie and Roxie. They have turned out to be a couple of the best pets I could have hoped for. They're super smart, very sweet and lots of fun. I encourage other people to look beyond their stereotypes and try something new. I never thought I would be a rat owner, but I am completely proud of it.
scottgeekssports
I'm a big sports fan and also a librarian. I feel like I spend most of my day looking up obscure sports facts and stats. Good thing I work in a library!
marygeekschickens
I have 22 chickens that provide me with white, green and brown eggs. They are so pretty and the eggs are so pretty, and yummy.
peggygeeksthecivilwar
I love history, especially the civil war. My great, great, great grandfather was a confederate general.
clairegeeksshakespeare
It might be weird for a 10-year-old to like Shakespeare, but I don't care. I can't imagine life with out Shakespeare!
christophergeeksmusic
I've loved music since I was young, I've always enjoyed either playing instruments or singing. I see music as a way to free the soul and express what's on your mind and in your heart.
suegeeksmybookclub
For about 10 years, I have been a member of a fabulous group of women who love to read, talk, share, eat great food and drink fine wine. Reading a variety of books leads to insight discussions and affords everyone the opportunity to read books they might not have picked up. The library is a wonderful resource for new titles.
nadiageeksbooks
I have loved to read since I was a little kid and that passion for reading has yet to fade. In fact, I think that I will be 90 and still reading a new book every day.
meredithgeeksmusic
I'm obsessed with musicians and different styles of music through the ages. It's definitely my passion.
megangeeksjewelry
I am an aspiring jewelry designer and have an addiction to all kinds of jewelry. I geek rings, bracelets, necklaces earrings, brooches and gemstones.
leishageeksthetudors
I geek watching The Tudors! I checked out seasons one and two from the library and loved the first two seasons! I look forward to checking out the third season when it is released!
wesleygeeksjapaneseanime
I've loved it since I was young. The drama, the excitement, the stories and adventures! The thrill and action! It's used to tell stories! You get a chance to look at life from something beyond your own! Japanes animation is a form of art that many people love across the world! Its a way to share your imagination and talent! There is no end to what you can do! To what it can bring!
izabelageeksweaving
I am a librarian, but I also love weaving. Having interlibrary loan access to lots of weaving books helped me get started. This is a very neat idea.
janetgeeksbookscrafts&kids
I am a librarian and l love working with kids and being creative. I have a warped imagination so working with crafts and kids works well for me. I love this geek theme, it is great!
shirleygeekswords
I love words...I enjoy learning new words...I like etymology...I love to read and I enjoy writing...and I love love love the art of good conversation and communication...words are art to me.
annettegeekstimetravel
I'm a professional historian who gave up a tenured job in academe to write time travel fiction for kids, and to run history camps and presentations in which we pretend to travel into the past. Love it!
robertgeeksspaceexploration
I first became enamored with space exploration after seeing a rocket launch when I was around nine years old. I began researching more and more about it, from the early Mercury flights of Alan Shepard & John Glenn, up to the recent space shuttle missions. In 1986, my high school yearbook editor asked me to write an article about the Challenger disaster. I titled it "Tragedy in the Sky," and ended up giving presentations to the members of my class describing the accident. I still follow the shuttle program and I am eagerly awaiting the debut of the Constellation return-to-the-moon program beginning within the next couple of years.
amandageekslibraries
My geek seems somewhat cliche to post on the geekthelibrary site, but I have been working in a library since I was sixteen. Six years later and I'm about to apply to grad schools for Library and Information Science.
pamgeeksreading
I always wanted to work for my public library. I had another job, but it was not for me. It was not for me for 21 years. When I left that job, the only job I applied for was, you guessed it, the public library. That is where I am now employed and I will be going forward to further my education, so I can be the best librarian I can be.
pattygeeksyoga
I came to yoga for healing, and after 13 years, I have not turned back! I read all things related to Indian philosophy and yoga in its purest sense. The library has given me an opportunity to go deeper into my passion for this topic without having to spend a lot of money on books. My local librarians have been terrific!
tonygeekstrains
spiritfoxgeeksegyptianmythology
I've been fascinated with Egyptian mythology for years. I always love reading a good book or seeing a great movie with ties to Ancient Egypt.
tinageeksunschooling
Unschooling is a version of home schooling that is child led. What better way for my daughter to learn, then by following what interests her. And there is no better place for her to get her geek on than the library!
deborahgeekscultures&languages
I love reading about other cultures and listening to different languages. Going to the library has changed my life. I have learned a few Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and sign language phrases all from the different media they offer (video, books, cds, and tapes).
rebeccageeksbowling
I love to stay active and have been bowling since I was little. I can make new friends and love competting. I have learned more about bowling through my library. It as a cool sport.
jennifergeekscookies
nickgeekssnakes
As a hobby snakekeeper, I am always interested in the habitats and behavior of not only the snakes I keep, but the snakes I wish I could keep. My local library is a continual source of research material and relatable publications and books.
breiannageekscharlaineharris
Her books started off my summer '09 reading and I haven't stopped since. Her nine books turned into 15+ books of the same genre. Thanks Charlaine.
arikageekssuperman
I geek superman. He is a symbol of strength and what it means to care. I want to grow up to be much like him. He has so much strength and his virtues are perfect. I also enjoy the stories of his adventures and how he is an alien.
camellageeksanime&manga
When my one of my friends made me watch an episode of Inuyasha, I thought I wouldn't like it, but it's five years later and I am still hooked on anime. I don't watch Inuyasha anymore, but anime like Code Geass, Skip Beat and others. Every time I go to the library, I go to the section with manga and see if they have any new adventures to read.
tatergeekssprintcarracing
I have always loved racing, and always loved reading about the people who have come before me and overcome odds to get where they are.
angelageeksbubbles
When bubbles are in my airspace, I feel like I'm floating, flying, weightless. They make me aware of the air movement or lack of it. Bubbles are a miracle of physics. All the colors are there, alive and moving, tickling my skin...I blink and they're gone! Bubbles make my space a happy place! Bubbles don't last long enough to take for granted.
I must live in the present moment to catch every delicate glimmer. Bubbles make me want to share the experience and the beauty with others and see their delight! The children's department of the library have a very good book on bubbles.
romeygeeksrpg
I love role playing games. They help me with lots of things, from helping me develop characters in my stories to helping me express myself better. They let me become someone else for a while.
jimgeekspersonaldevelopment
I am recovering from a serious health issue which had inhibited my personal development and knowledge for years. My library is a great resource of material to help me catch up for time lost!
juliangeeksamateurradio
Amateur radio (ham radio) is a great hobby for everyone from boys bored with unimaginative education to retirees. License manuals, books and magazines are available from national associations and other publishers.
chrisgeeksmuaythai
simonegeekschocolate
Chocolate is the best thing on this Earth. Why not geek it. And there are so many books about how chocolate is made and its history!
sandigeekshair
I am a hair stylist. I love reading about the history of cosmetology. Even hair has a place in the library!
megangeekscupcakes
Cupcakes are adorable and delicious, making them the perfect addition to each and everyday! Where better to find new and exciting recipes than the library?
michellegeeksrunning
I love running outdoors. Running calms me. Running helps me focus. Running is relaxing. I get to put life on pause and take time to really think. It is amazing. The library has so many great resources to help me plan my training and stay inspired so I can continue to geek running.
tkgeeksbaseball
Baseball lends itself to stories. Libraries lend themselves to preserving stories. Baseball needs libraries.
jacquiegeeksdogparks
brandowgeeksink
I love well-designed tattoos. There are so many art books for inspiration at the library.
jacigeekscookbooks
I have a large collection of cookbooks, but still enjoy going to the library to see what new ones they have.
clairegeeksdogbreeds
When I was a little girl, I would go to the library and always get animal books every time a dog book would get added in to the collection of books. Still today, I get the Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. I can tell what kind of dog one is and I can tell a little bit about it.
mariageekslivertransplants
I geek liver transplants. My husband is currently on the waiting list for a liver transplant and I want both of us to be well informed when it happens. I also geek liver cancer so that we are well informed about the illness and helps us put together questions to ask the doctor. I appreciate all the librarians who have assisted me because they have gone out of their way to help me find resources and also put me in touch with the National Library of Mediciane. Also, I geek best seller books. I hate to sit in a doctor's office without a good book.
mikegeeks57Chevys
I am an avid collector of diecast 57 Chevys from 1:144 scale to 1:12 scale. I also own a 1:1 scale model, a red & white 150 series.
lanageekspaperandink
Ever since I was a child, I have been addicted to paper and ink. Fine writing instruments, elegant paper and delectible colored ink send me over the edge of creativity. I get high from the scent of libraries and bookstores.
kathygeeksthegreens
I like to golf, but I am not very good. Getting to the greens are a problem for me, but once I am on the greens I can putt. Thanks to my grandfather for teaching me the skill of putting.
devongeeksmotorcycles
When I'm on a bike, the world falls away—nothing else matters, but the wind and the road, and the dance of me and the motorcycle.
danageeksbaking
I love to bake anything and everything. Trying new recipes and perfecting old recipes makes me happy!
emilygeekschemistry
I have always loved science, but upon taking an analytical and inorganic chemistry course, I became passionate about chemistry in particular. For me, chemistry opens up a whole new way of looking at the world. I get so excited when I stumble upon a new chemistry-related book in the library and can't wait to learn the marvels in its pages. The wonders of the chemical world have yet to diminish and I pray they never will.
victoriageekscrafting
Ever since I was little, I geeked crafts! Anything from knitting to origami to t-shirt reconstruction to just drawing! I love looking up craft books at the library. So everyone, geek it up!
jakegeeksvideogames
If games are created in the right way, they become a form of art.
dizzygirlgeeksjaneausten
From the time I was small girl growing up West Virginia, I've had a love for books. And that love can be attributed to Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice was one of the first books I read and I fell in love with it instantly, and it remains my all-time favorite novel. Jane Austen introduced me to the world of books, not just regency and romance, but to everything from Sylvia Plath to Stephen King. I've instilled the same love of books in my son, and even though he's only 11 and would rather read Captain Underpants to Persuasion, I'm passing along my love of the written word and support for our libraries, which are so vital.
heathergeekshomeeducation
I am the proud mother and teacher of four children. My children are the most important thing to me and I love to spend time with them. We love to learn at home. It allows us to spend hours with the things we geek most. My oldest child geeks organic gardening. My oldest son geeks collecting rocks and minerals. My five-year-old geeks Webkinz and my one-year-old geeks his mommy. We spend a lot of time at the library and would love to have a book group for homeschoolers started there. I am always looking for new opportunities to share with other homeschoolers.
alexgeeksmotorcross
For six years now I have been riding dirt bikes. I love it when you go so fast and you forget all the hurt in your life. I feel so free when I ride dirt bikes. Motorcross is a very intense sport and takes a lot of hard work and practice. I dream on becoming a motorcross racer.
lindageeksfictionwriters
American writers, European writers, whoever—I love to read.
cheyennegeekscryptozoology
I have always loved cryptozoology. It's not a very known subject, but ever since I was a child, I heard local and international stories about mythical creatures and simply became obsessed. I hope to someday become a cryptozoologist and I wish that eventually my friends and family will understand this.
parkergeeksetc.etc.etc.
I guess I am an all around geek. I teach science, so that is my main geekout: science-related stories, true or otherwise. But I also like to geek out on baseball, (certain) parts of history, and I am not ashamed to say, I have recently begun geeking out on Jane Austin's books, much to my wife's delight. Long live the geek!!
kellygeeksoldphotographs&memorabilia
I've just always loved looking at the way the world used to look!
monicageekshistory
In order to understand your future, you have to understand your history. I love finding out about history, how people lived hundreds of years ago, and the rich cultural significance that started all those years ago.
maddiegeeksguineapigs
kategeekspopandcountrymusic
Country music is a passion of mine. I listen to it most of the time. I have no natural music talent (either vocal or instrumental), so I have had to channel my passion into concerts and radio. Additionally, I love listening to cheesy pop music. My favorites are the boy bands from the 1990's and disco pop from the 1970s.
kaylageekspoetry
I love to write poetry. It is not just another type of expression to me. It is a way to show the ones that you care about how you feel, it is a way to cry without sheading a single tear, it is a way to fly without even standing up, and a way to just, I don't know, live. It is expression, but it is a lot more than that, too. I want to publish a book with all of my poetry in it. And that is my expression.
colleengeeksmarchingband
I have been in marching band for six years now at the high school and collegiate level. Despite the huge time commitment, it is the best decision I ever made. I love marching onto that field on gameday and playing my heart out in front of 30,000 fans. I was drum major for two years in high school and now I'm proud to be the mellophone section leader of the ISUCF' V' marching band.
nluree geekswriting
I enjoy writing about interests both within and outside my community for the local newspaper and various magazines. I also enjoy writing blogs and posting interesting pics for others to enjoy. It's a pleasure having others approach me and comment favorably on articles I've written. I lean heavily toward writing positive articles, rather than critical or hateful articles. A positive outlook with confidence, that's my viewpoint!
karengeekscooking
I love to cook. The library and the Internet keep me supplied with all the recipes I could ever want. I can make a new recipe every day and never run out of new dishes to try.
hannahgeekstaekwondo
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with those old kung fu movies. The ones with Bruce Lee. Other kids would be excited for a moment, but as soon as it was over, they would forget about it. Not me. I would run every moment, every movement, over and over in my head, trying to figure out how it worked, and how they could move their body that way. I began to imitate what I saw in my backyard. One day, my mother saw me do a complicated 360 butterfly kick, and she decided to sign me up for taekwondo. I have been practicing ever since.
roxanageekspiano
I talked a piano teacher into taking me on as a student, on a trial basis, when I was five and have loved piano ever since. Now I'm a piano teacher and love seeing that passion awake in other people, young and old!
kyrageeksvolleyball
I have always known I wanted to play volleyball, but I had never done it for one reason or another. After going to a camp this summer, I spent hours outside just feeling the satisfying smack on the volleyball, serving it against the garage door, setting it to myself, bumping it up and down. I love it and have come to realize that I geek volleyball.
teresageekstudorhistory
I love reading about the lives of women throughout history, but there is something particularly fascinating about the tudors. I find that reading about people of the past gives me a fresh perspective on life today.
sophiageeksjerryarmstrong
Jerry Armstrong was an amazing man, a loving father and everyones best friend. He was a visionary and with a cup of coffee, a pen and a napkin he could dream and plan the most amazing bulidings you could ever imagine. He was passionate, loving, funny, caring, happy, strong, willing-to-help and the best godfather anyone could ever ask for. That's why I will always geek Jerry.
kaitlyngeeksbooks
I love books and I've read over 250 in the past six months.
victoriageeksinternationalrelations
I am a student of international relations so, I find myself having to search through lots of microfiche, government documents and peer review journals to find the information I need for my research projects. If the library wasn't there, I wouldn't be able to do the research necessary nor would I feel so accomplished as to having actually gotten my hands 'dirty' by having to physically look for the information.
alexgeeksmythology
Mythology has always fascinated me ever since I was in the first grade. My favorite is Greek mythology, specifically Atlantis.
robgeeksguitars
I geek electric guitars and bases of all kinds, old and new.
dianegeeksvocalmusic
I'm an expat American singing and teaching in Germany. I wish the arts were supported in the US like they are here and it's not just by the government—people actually go to classical concerts!
cristageeksgettingdirtyinmyyard
I just started gardening in my yard this spring. It's my first house and I love working in the yard and growing things. I've planted hydrangea and azalea bushes, annuals and perennials from seed and starter plants, and tomatoes and peppers. It's a great way to relax and still feel like you're accomplishing something.
taylorgeeksthesupernatural
I geek the supernatural because it is so fun to read a book or watch something weird on TV and just get away.
jeremygeeksresidentalarchitecture
Ever since I was a child, I've been into the structure of homes, and it kind of help that we moved a lot. I got to see different styles of the homes I've lived in and see myself one day drawing floor plans to homes that will be by me. I am so into what I do and it's almost all I do.
lindsaygeeksknitting
I geek knitting books because there's so much to learn, and while people may be experts in certain techniques, the library is the expert in everything.
melissageeksactivism
I'm a non-librarian in libraryland and I'm trying hard to let our legislators know that it's not just librarians who love libraries (say that five times fast) but people (voters) from all walks of life with all sorts of needs who depend on this lifeline. Thanks for this site—it's another great tool!
brittneygeekscreativewriting
When I started High School, I use to love to take notes. I never did journalism though. I then just started to have ideas come to mind and I would start to write short stories. Then I started to write more and more. I got better and better. I then decided that I wanted to become the next best selling author for a young adult novel. I am now writing my book and hopefully soon when I graduate from college I will be able to publish it. So, I geek ceative witing, and I don't care what anyone has to say because that is my passion.
jessicageeksamish
I first starting reading Beverly Lewis's books about the Amish and I was hooked! I love anything religious and am fascinated by why people believe what they believe and the actions that come from those beliefs. I found the Amish to be a simple, interesting and wonderful life and am slightly obsessed with them. I even checked out cook books to be able to taste their food!
debbiegeeksorganization
Perfection may be a curse, but a well-organized drawer or cupboard is what I geek.
laurigeeksaudiobooks
When I became a librarian I thought reading should only be traditional. Then I realized I have no time to keep up with my reading list. Audio books are the answer. I panic when one ends and I don't have another waiting. I usually only listen in the car, but I have been known to sit there and let a chapter finish, or even to bring it in to work and listen with headphones on my computer.
angela geeksmusic
I love many different genre's of music. Listening to music is a great comfort! Driving a car, working in my classroom, exercising, or just hanging with friends or alone, music is always there!
susangeeksbooks
I read to the children at work( public school/daycare) also read for my own pleasure and enjoyment!
beckygeeksmusic
I've loved listening, singing and playing music since I was a kid. Of all of the cool instruments, what does my dad force me to play...violin. Ended up as a wise decesion...ended up being first chair in Jr. High! Thanks Dad!
reneegeekspostcards
When I travel I send back postcards to myself. I keep track of where I am and what I'm doing. I sometimes lag in my journal entries. When I get home I can relive the trip and make entries that were left out.
sydneygeeksromanticnovels
When I was little, I didn't like reading very much because I wasn't very good at it. But recently my cousin recommended a romantic novel and I fell in love. It's so easy now to escape the hard world we live in and find comfort in someone else’s love life.
jodeegeeksbeadingjewelry
I am a empty nester and also a housemom for a maternity home. I love just about any kind of crafts from crochet to beads to card making. It is very relaxing, as well as enjoyable and I love to give them as gifts and to know that I have put a lot of love into them.
meredithgeeksdeafness
I'm a hard of hearing student at Gallaudet University and I'm also a nationally certified sign language interpreter. I am passionate about recording deaf history so we don't forget about where we came from.
candicegeeksartseducation
I'm an education nerd! That's right, I love school! I love school such much, I am earning my masters degree to be a teacher. I spend hours upon hours in the library, studying, thinking, learning, laughing, crying and discovering! My passion is arts, and someday I will bridge the gap between the importance of core curriculum and the art programs. I truly see art, graphic design, music, theater, etc., as the best tool for cross-curricular education. Find a student's passion and they will learn through that passion...or, as we say on geekthelibrary.org, find out what a student geeks and they will geek learning too!
tonygeeksitaliancooking
Back to my italian roots, I want experience the food history of northern Italy. I find it best to discover this through cooking authentic Northern Italian Dishes. The library is my source and inspiration to find cookbooks on good Italian food.
annegeeksquantumphysics
I’m horrible at math and could never pass for a physicist, but I love the concepts in Quantum Physics and reading about the theory. I especially love the theory of complementarities. Electrons behave as a wave or a particle based on what’s being measured. The observer becomes part of the experiment and outcomes can change based on the observer. It reminds us of how interconnected everything is and begs the question, who observed the first quantum event?
I also like the possibilities in the observer affecting the event; a person could hold sway over the outcome of a seemingly uncontrollable event. If the observer can enhance the probability of the quantum outcome, perhaps the observer can affect other things. Probability enhancement: it sounds like magic and science all in one. I like that. I feel bad for Schrödinger’s cat, though poor thing trapped in the box for so long.
emilygeeksnoise
I love noise! Whether it be music, the television, the ceiling fan, street noise or even my dog snoring, noise comforts me. Even now as I type this, I love the hum coming from my computer. I make my own noise by singing or playing guitar, piano, trumpet, French Horn, harmonica...anything I can get my hands on. I love loud noises like my motorcycle and soft noises like my air conditioner kicking on. I can find beauty in any noise. Quiet is boring!
nicolegeeksdance
I've danced since I was three years old, and I am currently in my third year of college, on the dance team, on a all-star dance team and also teach dance for girls at the ages of 3-9. I love everything about it, the movement, the ability to express emotion and defying gravity.
robertgeekshistory
I am currently serving in the military and a history major.
allisongeeksworkouts
Fads come and go just as my fitness routine ebbs and flows. I'm always looking for a new approach and suggested workout routines. The library is where I go to get fresh ideas and sample routines—all for free!
carolgeeksvampires
I love seeking out new vampires series. I've been through the Anne Rice books, the Sookie Stackhouse series, the Undead series, and am waiting for Evermore to come available! I put tons of new books on hold and when they come in and I get called to come and get them, it feels like Christmas!
jamiegeeksparanormalromances
My name is Jamie and I geek paranormal romances. They help me release all the stress each day brings by transporting me to a different reality. I love stories of vampires, werewolves, magic and all things beyond the average. Paranormal romances give me all that and fill the need for romantic intrigue without having to leave the comfort of my own bed. They are typically fastpaced and an easy read that I have trouble putting down at night. My heart and imagination soar all because of paranormal romances.
jennifergeeksanimals
I love all types of animals, but most of all I love cats.
maureengeekshistoryandcooking
I love reading about history of many cultures,not just my own. It can be non-fiction or fictional, doesn't matter. I also love cookbooks and finding old recipes. It connects me to the past and I can pass them on to the future through my children!
ashleygeeksmusic
I am always on the lookout for new and old music. I am 23 so I dont know too much, but I go to the library just to hear new stuff.
reneegeekswords
They are the reason I read voraciously, the reason I teach writing and literature, the reason I love research. I love words. Big words, little words. Obscure words, common words. Funny sounding words are the best. Words in other languages too. Words lead to ideas, ideas lead to discoveries, and all of a sudden, your mind is open in ways it might never have been. All because of words.
kristingeekscoffee
I have my own espresso machine and I'm continuously learning how to properly grind and pack the coffee in order to make that perfect espresso!
jennageekssoccer
I love soccer! It is the best sport in the world and I will always want to play soccer. I have played soccer for 10 years and I plan to continue playing for as long as I can.
taylorgeeksstorywriting
It started when I began to read comic books and I wanted to create my own super heroes and than it exploded from there! Now I write for my blog, and I love writing and read good books to give me ideas for stories and one I am working.
mariageekssongwriting
I geek songwriting because it's amazing! It's a great way to express yourself and get all your feelings, sad or otherwise, out. One of my life goals is to get one published.
jennageekstwilight
I also love the Twilight books and movies. I can't put the books down and I can't wait for the rest of the movies to come out, especially New Moon in November!
charlesgeeksplaywriting
wendygeekskoi
It started with a small backyard pond...then a bigger backyard pond. I'm already planning my next addition. When you get one koi, you just want more! They recognize my voice, eat out of my hand and show off for my visitors. Library books helped me learn about koi and how to build my ponds.
jessiegeeksstepheniemeyer
My name is Jessie and I geek Stephenie Meyer. I love her book Twilight and the rest of the series. They are so hard to put down once you start reading them. They are fantastic! I really would like to get all the Twilight series books and the movies. She is a wonderful writer.
carolinegeekslotsofthings
I work in a public library so I'm here all the time—lucky me! This means I come across all sorts of fabulous books, movies and music I wouldn't have ever thought to pick up. This means my education continues and my knowledge expands in so many new and wonderful directions on a daily basis.
ashleygeeksclassics
I'm an English major and I love the classics, especially Steinbeck! I enjoy reading older novels because they allow me to step back in time and see the world from a different point of view.
sarageekstravel
I love travel books. Travel guides, travel essays, even maps. I'm making a bucket list of places to see before my time on earth is up!
alisongeeksrandomdiscoveries
I like to stroll along the aisles, selecting titles at random, reading the first page to see if it catches my interest. Another great way to find pearls is working at the circulation desk, view what's been borrowed and sign it out for yourself!
kathleengeeksstories
I geek stories, poems, pictures, articles, anything that I think will grab my 9th grade English students' attention and get them interested in reading!
jessicageeksvampires
I love vampires! I think they are very interesting and suspicious.
mandygeekshouseofnightseries
I read the first book, Marked, and it was wonderful. I wanted to to find the others so that I could continue the series.
joangeeksart
In all its forms—graphic novels, great masters, graffiti, design, writing, music and chalk drawings on the street. After a long career in libraries, I have more time to read, paint, write and listen.
cherylgeekslatinoauthors
I'm an American lady married to a Peruvian gentleman and practicing Spanish whenever I can—I am also an avid reader, usually checking out at least six books at a time! I started brushing up on my Spanish with books from the library and getting into Latino authors like García Márquez, Gabriel and Sandra Cisnerosme—gustan mucho!!!
jonyageekshandsewing
I read, garden, do research, make things, camp out whenever I can. Right now I'm geeking handsewing medieval clothing, researched and accurate, comfortable and useful.
kelleygeeksinteriordesign
As a new and first-time homeowner, the process of buying the house was scary enough, but now taking care of it and making it our home can get pretty intense. But the library loads up my arms and eyes (great how-to videos!) with options, ideas and suggestions that make the process feel a lot more manageable!
susangeeksyorkies
My spouse and I are owned by the princess and the diva, Tia and Jewel. Together, they weigh less than 10 pounds, but they have big presence.
amandageeksgenealogy
Genealogy has been like this gigantic crossword puzzle I've been working on for about 25 years...and I'm just 36!
abbygeeksmusic
Music is everywhere, it can get a hold of you and take you to another place or it can bring you back down to reality. Music is in me.
caitlingeeksjoshhutcherson
I grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin and now, at 14, am living in Kearney, Nebraska. I love to read, watch movies (read manga and watch anime) and hang with my friends. I geek the actor Josh Hutcherson.
adriennegeeksclimbing
I found out about climbing by seeing books published by the Mountaineers at my local public library. I ended up joining the organization and now I lead climbs. Libraries change lives!
abbygeeksbaseball
My name is Abby and I geek baseball. I have my teams, of course, but on a gorgeous summer's day, any teams will do, any ballpark. The sights, sounds and smells whisk away all worry as the ballet of the game plays out before me.
annegeeksbookclubs
I work at the fantastic Southfield Public Library in Michigan and have the pleasure of leading two great groups of readers. Our different backgrounds and perspectives always lead to insightful discussions of the books and of life in general. As I've told my members many times, Book Club Day is always my favorite day of the month.
kathygeeksyoungadultliterature
Even though I am an older adult, I love reading young adult literature. It keeps me young!
cicelygeeksidentity
From superheros to criminals, ever since I was a kid I was fascinated with identity. Our individual knowledge of the world creates a unique perspective we use as the basis for shaping our lives. Our identity comes from so many things.
mikegeeksrockclimbing
I get resources to fuel my rock climbing obsession from the library.
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andiegeekscsi
I love CSI, CSI:Miami, and CSI:NY and anything to do with them—the books and all the TV series DVDs.
jasminegeeksbakingbread
I've recently become obsessed with baking bread—partially because it's a 'heckuva' lot cheaper than buying bread, but mostly because homemade bread just tastes so much better! The library is full of great baking resources and I've got two loaves of blueberry walnut oatmeal bread in the oven courtesy of the latest bread book I've picked up.
ashleygeeksgreyhounds
I volunteer for the local retired racing greyhound adoption group and manage the Web site. I always enjoy geeking greyhounds and learning more about this gentle breed.
johngeeksfilmmaking
I'm in film school in Savannah, Georiga, and I am always looking for inspiration from classical works of art, music, photography, etc, to help me during the filmmaking process.
emmageeksopeningnight
mattgeeksfantasyliterature
I have always loved fantasy literature and young adult fantasy has become some of the best stuff out there. My library provides these to me as I could never afford the amount I read!
dangeeksbicycling
I've always enjoyed bicycling recreationally. With help from our librarians, I've been able to find repair manuals, books about the Tour de France, DVDs and even murder mysteries involving bicycle racing. Who knew? Well, they did!
categeeksclevershows
I love to watch interesting, original, witty, and intelligent television shows. I'm a big fan of Doctor Who, Pushing Daisies, Torchwood, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I hate it when shows get canceled because they're too clever for the masses! It leaves the people interested in something that's not mindless slapstick up a creek without a paddle, because there's nothing to engage us! I mean, yes, that's what books are for, but sometimes I like to watch the telly, too. Smart people can do that, y'know.
beccageeksexoticcats
I just graduated from a two year program called America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark college. My long-term goal is to open up an outreach program composed of the smaller, lesser known cats. It's not all just lions and tigers you know!
sonyageeksw.w.lawbranchlibrary
W. W. Law Branch Library, in the "Heart" of Savannah, Georgia has been my love from the moment it was built over 30 years ago. As a child, I lived right across the street from the park in which the Book Mobile was located. I would spend all my time in that little moving library. When W. W. Law Neighborhood Center (which housed the library) was built in 1975, all of the children in the area were so excited. I was excited because I finally had a library that I can go to everyday. From being the first child to enter in the VRP Program to working as a Page, that branch has been my life. Now I am the Branch Manager of the very branch that I grew up in.
francia geekspoetry
I geek reading and writing poetry. I love poetry! It is an essential part of my life. It’s my lifeline, my therapy and what keeps me sane. I have been writing poetry off and on since I was a teenager. However, I’ve only been writing seriously for about two years. I enjoy all types of poetry from haiku to spoken word. I owe my love for the art of poetry to my mother. She started writing poetry in the 80’s as a hobby. She was so good at it that her friends and coworkers would often ask her to write personal poem for them to give to their loved ones. She eventually started reading her poetry at different venues. I would go to watch her and, over time, I fell in love with poetry and what was then the beginning of the art form known now as spoken word.
pamgeeksthelibrary
Long before I was old enough or could afford to travel, I visited the world by embracing what they ate. From Italy to China to Peru to New Orleans here in the U.S., I have been able to live a culture by tasting it. Some of the best times of my life have been spent reading recipes in the cookbook section of a public library. Because I geek the library, I learned to geek cooking and then to geek the world's great civilizations.
johngeeksacrylic
lyngeekslearning
I geek learning new things. Life without learning...well, that wouldn't be much of a life, in my opinion. I love to browse the nonfiction section at my library to see what new things I'd like to learn about. And learning is something I can do even in old age—unlike competitive gymnastics!
jillgeeksfashion
I love fashion, high fashion, fashion bargains (especially!), shoes, and high fashion magazines and blogs. I love learning about the history of fashion, trends and designers. My fellow librarians check out my feet everday to see what shoes I am wearing!
dustygeeksfreddythepig
I was very sick as a little girl and reading the "Freddy the Pig" stories while having to stay in bed helped me not be so upset and able to get better faster.
nataliegeekstravel
My name is natalie and I geek travel. Sometimes I get to travel for real and I check out travel books from the library and read authors from the area before I visit. Last summer when I visited the Netherlands, libraries became vital for checking e-mail and booking hostels. Sometimes I can't travel, so I find a good book and let it take me somewhere.
cyndigeeksvampires
I'm a librarian-in-training and I geek vampires! I currently own 800 vampire novels, and counting!
melissa geeksfarmer'smarkets
I love farmer's markets. I like to go to them to pick up my summer produce and plants, and then go to the library to pick up ideas for cooking and gardening. Libraries and farmer's markets go together like a good BLT!
stephaniegeeksnames
My name is Stephanie and I geek names. Specifically, I geek anthropomastics, which is the study of personal names. I love learning about names, their etymologies and meanings, and their use around the world and throughout history. The library is a vast resource for the study of anthropomastics.
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sandrageeksbeading
My name is Sandra and I geek beading. Thanks to my public library, I have been able to check out books from designing jewelry to how to market your finished product. I thank the library for every time I am able to sit and relax with my beads. Wow, what a gread hobby to have...bead...sell...and buy more beads!!!!
susangeeksclassicmovies
My name is Susan and I geek classic movies. I have wonderful memories of my mother and I, glued to the screen, watching some of the greatest movies. Our favorites featured such cinematic giants as Errol Flynn, Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy and so many others. My mother filled me in on all of the artists’ stories—gossip and scandals included—and I felt as if really knew these legends.
My public library has a wonderful selection of classic movies that I regularly check out and watch with my own children, sharing the same stories that I heard long ago. My library also has a great selection of biographies, so I can learn even more about the actors and actresses from my favorite movie era.
neenageeksfreeclasses
My name is Neena and I geek free classes. I have taken classes for learning how to use Excel and a language course to learn and practice Spanish. Hasta Luego!
kerolgeeksinformation
My name is Kerol and I geek information. I work in a public library and I geek helping people find what I call information nuggets...those little facts that exist in the library, but hide in the recesses of the intimidating reference section. I geek things like 'how many vice presidents have been elected president?' or 'what Native American tribes were located in Louisiana in the mid 1800s?'
cliffgeekscrafts
My name is Cliff and I geek crafts. I love learning how things are made and trying to make them myself. I check out books from the library on papermaking, bookbinding, sewing, knitting, crocheting, woodworking, woodcarving, gardening, cooking and a variety of other crafts. Without the books from the library, I would have no chance of exploring crafts. Thanks for making all this information free!
siangeekscustomers
I work in a library and love helping people find exactly what they are looking for. I can help others geek what they want!
kristellegeeksbooks
As a child I moved around a lot and I would reread all my favorite books to help me feel at home whenever I got to somewhere new. Now as an adult, I read all the time and love hearing a good story.
alvingeeksthelibrary
My name is Alvin and I geek the library. As a child, the library became the place that stimulated my imagination and fueled my passion for lifelong learning. This drive was instilled by my mother, who sadly passed away almost a year ago. Even though she is physically no longer here, the thirst for knowledge she gave lives on. In fact, I now make my living by working in the very same library I used as a child.
alexgeeksthetitanic
Since my five-year-old son became obsessed with the Titanic a year ago, we have pulled every singe book on the subject at our library.
tammygeeksanimalrescue
nathangeeksjumproping
altongeekscoaching
My name is Alton and I geek coaching. They say it’s just a game. Your mind is helping you believe that, but your heart is beating to win. A coach’s pride is in the guidance of his team, each success being a new stripe. And that only makes me want to continue to get better.
Every new season of fresh cut grass and painted lines, I strive to be better than I was the season before. And a coach who doesn’t improve will find themselves sliding to the wolves. Did I say wolves? Yes, I did. There is always another coach wanting to climb the hill you’re climbing and he will bring wolves to catch you. Not ordinary wolves, but trained wolves with his purpose on their minds.
The library lets me dig into the past of great coaches, learn from them and use it to guide me, as I guide my team. Every good coach has been guided. What really makes the difference is from where and whom you get your information.
jackgeeksrenovations
conigeeksknitting
My name is Coni and I geek knitting. When I was in sixth grade my mom taught me how to knit. Even though that was a long time ago, and not so unusual in itself, my mom is left-handed and I am right-handed. So, I learned to knit left-handed. And when I knit, all the patterns are backward and my stitches lean to the left!
It’s not surprising that I stick to very simple projects: a soft shawl for someone in a nursing home or a warm hat for a soldier in Afghanistan. And while I relax and knit, I think good thoughts for whoever may receive the shawl or hat. That makes me feel good.
My library provided me with a wonderful collection of books with beautiful pictures of colorful shawls and easy to follow patterns. It gave me new ideas and lots of inspiration. It also supplied me with the address of the local USO who encouraged me to keep knitting and assured me that my hats would go to a good home.
So even though my stitches are backwards and slant in a different direction, the library kept me straight on the path to making myself feel good about being a geek about knitting!
