Well, I'm going to check out the lighted candle because it could be a fire or safety hazard. I certainly don't want children hurt, especially in the public library! I've been thinking over alternatives, and a "magic lamp" that goes on and off might work -- a hidden button using a wireless hookup might do it.

Kids dwell (or should) in a magical world. I remember the story hours in the public library back home -- there was a round tower, and the room for story hour had pocket doors (those sliding doors that disappear into the wall). Naturally, that became "The Secret Room" and was a wonderful place to go for an hour. There was also a marionette stage there.

Of course, Granny might not have the worry since one of her neighbors (a city councilman) would shut the library down to save money if he could. She lives in That Sort of neighborhood -- long on money, short on sense and humanity. Sigh.

By the way, we haven't had one bit of trouble with the LDS church. We have both pro- and anti- Mormon materials, but because they're not the screaming sorts but are, rather, well-reasoned we don't have problems. Heck, one of our biggest supporters is the highest-ranking Mormon in town.

Also, the LDS Church has made no ruling reading Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, Lemony Snickett's books, Captain Underpants, or any of those. In fact, most Mormon parents I know read them to or with their children.

Maybe I'll have some of the Wiccans at the University here drop by and see her. After all, the LDSers send around missionaries.... 8-)