It was a party at the Wyoming Public Library today, complete with cupcakes.

Reading Road Trip 2009
There were also plenty of party favors.

Reading Road Trip 2009
Did I mention it was a costume party?

Reading Road Trip 2009
Later today, at the Dubuque Public Library, a giant green spaceship landed in the library.

Reading Road Trip 2009
It was piloted by an intergalactic bounty hunter and he tried to capture me.

Reading Road Trip 2009
Luckily, I escaped, and just like the story of Cinderella and her glass slipper, we all lived happily ever after.

Reading Road Trip 2009

Dan’s Wise Advice of the Day:
Never jump in a puddle if there are tentacles slithering around it.