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SHOP UPDATE!

by eli

OHHHHHH WOW! It's a moment you've been waiting for... NEW SHOP ITEMS! While there are still surprises left to come, tonight we've added to the shop a NEW Messenger bag, a NEW lunchbox, an AMAZING NEW iPhone Case, and the RETURN of the ROOS ROAST COFFEE BUNDLE! Still to come are a NEW CHOCOLATE, a few more new items, some old favorites and packages.... so STAY TUNED and THANKS FOR PLAYING!

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Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 5:24am

Seriously, the writing is so fun, the items take a backseat (except it's about the items, so that doesn't really hold up metaphorically - nevermind).

Submitted by SBNB on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 12:44am

These look great! I'm headed over to the ship right now even though I really should be going to bed.

Submitted by asopijw65 on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 9:52am

Already ordered the 2014 bag! The iPhone case looks awesome! I'd get it if I didn't already have a case that also has rubber lining!

Submitted by SBNB on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 10:21pm

The iPhone case looks cool, but alas, I don't have an iPhone. I suppose it wouldn't be practical to have a case for android phones since they come in many different sizes. How about a super sticky library card sticker that I could stick on my Galaxy? Or a keychain thing like the ones for Kroger or CVS? Maybe next year?

Submitted by asopijw65 on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 12:12pm

I want a lot of these, but am also wondering what's going to get bundled. Any idea if there will be any shirts?

Submitted by Family_Coffman on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 12:33pm

We are wondering if you can tell us if any blankets are coming-- we loved the waterproof picnic blanket that was offered last year!

Submitted by willow on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 5:13pm

Have you considered something like the Boston Public Library bag sold by Levenger? I know someone who bought one from her library (not Boston), with the library name on it, for about $10.

Submitted by camelsamba on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 10:05pm

My husband loves Lobster Butter Love, but we don't need yet another travel mug. (After all, we got the AADL one last year!) Any chance you are going to de-bundle them later in the summer?

Submitted by beeniepie on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 10:56pm

I agree with @camelsamba, I love Lobster Butter Love, but I will be donating my travel mug since I have 10 of them already. If you don't unbundle it, would it be ok to give it back? Maybe you could use them mugs as a gift to some of the fabulous presenters you bring to the library?

Submitted by evelyn Staff on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 9:46am

I'm so excited about these, and also so jealous of everyone who has the right kind of phone for that case!

@EvelynH: No kidding! I have an iPhone 4, but I'm thinking of getting one of these just in case (oh, punz) for when the iPhone 6 comes out and iPhone 5's finally cost, like, 12 dollars.

Submitted by Kadydja13 on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 3:11pm

OMIGOSH! YAY! I ordered the plastic snack box, will order more soon :]
I really want the iPhone case but i don't have one :(
I'm almost close to ordering the speedy messenger bag, yay!

I hope you guys put things like:
Blankets (I enjoyed the one I got last year, hope you put more picnic blankets)
Buttons/Badges (I wanted the cute mochi kawaii buttons set last year, didn't get a chance to get 'em)
Earbuds (I miss those from last year :( )

Add those, please. Last years shop was the best one!

Submitted by crwilley on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 11:59pm

I'm another one hoping for buttons! I got the cotton messenger bag last year and it's quite suitable for button display.

I'm also disappointed that the Lunch Cooler Plus sold out - but I guess I should have bought one earlier!

@Bookbird - I wonder if the shop will be restocked at all. I wasn't as active last year, but I think that some things sold out and weren't restocked. Can anyone confirm that? And does anyone know if there will be a restock year?

Submitted by LuckyDuck on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 12:29am

I also was wondering when the bundles are coming out and f the turquoise water bottle is coming back?

Submitted by monkk Staff on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 11:51am

I can't believe I missed the snack box. What was I thinking not checking the shop every Friday! Hopefully it gets restocked, if not I will be filled with regret. :)

I was fortunate enough to be able to order the Collapsible AMAZING SNACK BOX before stocks were depleted, and I picked it up from Mallets Creek Branch this afternoon. On inspection, I found it very Collapsible, truly AMAZING and definitely a BOX. Imagine my distress on finding NO SNACKS in it! Fortunately, I kept my composure and tapped into the spare, emergency SNACKS in my cupboard and was able to immediately fill the BOX with SNACKS. Whew, crisis averted!

I just hope there are no unpleasant surprises when I receive my Double-necked WATER bottle.

Submitted by AprilCDB on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 8:47pm

I'm disappointed the iPhone case is only for the newest models, I so want it but don't have the right model phone. I was also hoping that awesome blanket from last year would be back this year. A kids baseball cap would be cool too.

I saw soooo many bags with snack boxes when helping with the orders. Therefore I was disappointed but not surprised when I found out that they were out of stock... Really hoping for restocking...

Submitted by Avliss on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 11:11pm

Just picked up my new lunchbox today - it's going to be a big help when I'm at college and need to grab and go during lunch.

Submitted by beeniepie on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 11:55pm

I was one of the lucky few to get a snack box. I hope it gets restocked because it is awesome!!!!

Submitted by SBNB on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 12:02am

Why is everyone so excited for the snack box? Am I missing something? I didn't think it looked that great.

Submitted by beeniepie on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 12:37am

@SBNB -- I love the snack box because I prefer silicone storage containers over plastic because they are easier to clean and don't stain if you put them directly in the microwave. The lime green color isn't my favorite, but the functionality and durability are pretty impressive for 10,000 point prize.

I was also hoping the awesome picnic blanket was making a comeback as well. I guess I will have to console myself with all the chocolate bars I plan on ordering when they are finally available.

Submitted by kittenkat101 on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 1:04pm

This snack box looks amazing. How much does it hold? Can it hold liquid-y things like pudding or applesauce?

Submitted by mjanen on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 7:42pm

Snack box seems liquidy friendly. The 9 yr old thinks it's aces and is ready to take it to school tomorrow...but is glad school does not start tomorrow... I thought the utensil fork/spoon was pretty flimsy but the box was okay and as cute as I'd expect for a snack box.

Submitted by willow on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 7:34am

I bought a similar collapsible container at Meijer recently; it was in the kitchenwares section near the produce. Of course it lacks the AADL logo. ;) Mine doesn't have the spork, but there were multiple models.

Submitted by Kaydence paige on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 9:27am

The coffee is great! First time I have ever tried it from roosroast. I missed out on the collapsable lunch book though. Oh well maybe next time.

Submitted by AprilCDB on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 8:45am

Officially used my blanket from last year this weekend at the Air Show. Really do wish I had another...

Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:14pm

Those snack packs are pretty cool. I ordered them thinking I might give them to my nieces, but for now I'm gonna keep them for myself!

Submitted by sarai koster-m… on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:37pm

I am sooooo sad that the phone case doesn't work for the 5C! What a fabulous idea!!

Submitted by sarai koster-m… on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:39pm

A return of the blanket from last year would be great. My partner specifically requested that I order another one! And I missed out on the collapsible lunch box, so a restocking of them would be much appreciated! You really do think up some fabulous items!

Submitted by asopijw65 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 3:54pm

I'm hoping that Something Stimulating will be more coffee, and in a larger size. I don't really need another mug, but I saw that there are only 5 of the bundle left. Here's hoping for 1+lb sizes!

Submitted by shangmin917 on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 8:13pm

I love the messenger bag very much. It will be perfect if there is a zipper on it.Thank you AADL.

Submitted by amym on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 8:14am

Wow. Those lunch boxes didn't last very long. I wish I had ordered it when I had the chance.

Submitted by beeniepie on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 3:15pm

Lunchbox Review:

I love my collapsable lunch box. My preschooler is over the moon over the spoon/fork. If I knew such a utensil would motivate him to use a utensil instead of his hands, I would have bought a spoon/fork AGES ago. I like that it's easy to clean and it doesn't stain in the microwave.

So the big downside is that it wants to collapse when I don't want it to collapse. Maybe it's just because my technique is off, but it's a pain to put liquid-like items in one of the compartments, and carefully have to snap the lid on so it doesn't collapse before the lid snaps shut. Does that make sense? I ended up putting too much pressure on the lid and ended up with hummus all over my shirt when packing up a hummus snack. I've finally figured out that carefully pinching the lid around the sides is the only way to snap the lid on without a major mess.

Submitted by valerieclaires on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 1:44pm

I love the new messenger bag! Too bad the collapsible lunch box was out of stock by the time I got there, it's also really cool!

Submitted by beeniepie on Sat, 08/16/2014 - 9:15pm

@estermyer -- I have an iPhone 4 as well, but I ordered a case anyway. I think Apple's releasing the iPhone 6 sometime soon, so I will finally be able to afford an iPhone 5.

Submitted by Kaydence paige on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 2:51pm

Restocking of some items was great! I still missed out on a snake box :( oh well!!! Highlighters are just as good for me!

Submitted by estermyer on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 1:15pm

Love the messenger bag and the iPhone case! I don't have the 5 though :( I'm thinking about getting the messenger bag though ;)
Hoping to get the messenger bag today ;-)
Made my final order for the year today :D

Submitted by Katharina Geschner on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 3:44am

The Phone case is awesome! Even better with the library card scan code! Awesome Update!!!

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