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Anti-Valentine? Join the Club! by Raymond Pun, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, General Research Division February 13, 2013

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Valentine thoughts., Digital ID 1600894, New York Public LibraryValentine Thoughts?If you are like me, then the one thing you would like about Valentine's Day is the day after: chocolates on sale!

Godiva, Ferrara, chocolate truffles, M&Ms, you name it — all those brand name sweets at 50% off or on a buy-one-get-one-free basis totally makes up for this senseless tradition.

Though the only people actually winning from this scheme are your dentists and candy makers, who's really counting your cavities when the most-ridiculous "holiday" of the year just ended?! (In my humble opinion...)

Chocolate Grinders

Don't get me wrong, I am not bashing V-Day; it may sound like I am, but I want to bring to your attention a new movement campaigning against this lovey-dovey celebration called: Anti-Valentine or Single Awareness Day (S.A.D). It's true. There are books, web pages and now even public programs promoting Single Awareness Day, a day where people celebrate or to commiserate in their single status.

For example, my colleague Arpine Eloyan, a children's librarian from the Glendale Public Library out in Los Angeles, CA is starting this program where kids are celebrating "Anti-Valentine's Day" through crafts (see below!).

Anti-Valentine's Day CraftSample: Anti-Valentine's Day CraftThese types of public programs are spreading throughout the country. In the library, we include and celebrate everyone's status!

This would not be a complete Library blog post without including a list of references for you to peruse during or after this Hallmark holiday!

Enjoy Valentine's Day if you will but I will certainly take advantage of the chocolate on sale — the day after.

Secunda ossium tabula [Human skeleton inspecting a skull and in deep thinking], Digital ID 1157693, New York Public LibraryHuman skeleton inspecting a skull and in deep thinking

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great post, Ray! To your list

Submitted by Lauren Lampasone on February 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM.

great post, Ray! To your list of books under the "Single people --" subject heading I would also include Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics.

Regardless of my relationship status, on February 14 each year I like to listen to some My Bloody Valentine.

<3

Ditto great post, Ray. Will

Submitted by Philip Sutton on February 13, 2013 at 3:24 PM.

Ditto great post, Ray.

Will the Library be getting Sunny Sundae Smile by the aforementioned rock group?

Thanks Phil and Lauren for

Submitted by Ray on February 13, 2013 at 5:51 PM.

Thanks Phil and Lauren for your comments! It would be great, wouldn't it?!

I like to call the days after

Submitted by Sir Real (Ms.) on February 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM.

I like to call the days after Valentines, Halloween, Xmas, etc. as
"The Festival of St. Markdown's " - a moveable feast.

(I stole this joke - unfortunately I don't remember the source!)

preach it!

Submitted by Jeremy Megraw on February 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM.

Great post Raymond, I'm married now, but I feel you nonetheless! I too am the first to troll the local Ritaid post V-Day!

Thanks Jeremy! all those

Submitted by Ray on February 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM.

Thanks Jeremy! all those chocolate ....

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