Harold the Library Bear...and Superhero?

Harold the Library Bear contacted Peter at Naylor Memorial Library recently to tell him that he has decided to leave the library and take up the mantle of Bat-Bear, defender of justice and protector of libraries. When Peter interviewed him, Harold explained this sudden change.

"The library is having a big comic book party on May 3, 2014, and when I heard about it I started reading all sorts of comic books. They're awesome!" he said. "Then I found a bunch of books that explain how things like Batman's Batmobile and Batarang could really work! They're in a whole series called Batman Science, and it teaches about the real science behind the gadgets. It's really cool!"

"But why become a superhero?" asked Peter.

"Well, these books tell you all about how Batman's stuff works, so all you need is a suit and you're good to go to become a superhero yourself! That's why I got this fancy suit!" Harold explained. "Plus, the library doesn't have a superhero protecting it from supervillains!"

When Peter pointed out that the library doesn't really have many supervillains, Harold confidently said, "I'm sure they're out there, and I just want to let them know right now that they won't get away with it anymore! They are a bunch of these Batman Science books, so I'm learning a lot!"

Harold was unclear about what "they" are getting away with exactly, but that hasn't dampened his enthusiasm.

"I only wish I could have worn my suit when I met the kindergarteners on April 25, but it's okay because then they could have found out my secret identity!" Harold said. "But wait a second, don't you put these interviews on the Internet? And everyone reads them?"

Peter confirmed that they do get posted on the Internet and that many, many people read them.

"Oh no! Now everyone knows my true identity! I can't be Bat-Bear anymore!" Harold wailed.

After taking a deep breath, Harold continued," Well, I guess it's okay. Being a superhero is hard! I tried to fly down from the library roof yesterday and it didn't work well at all! It's a good thing I'm made of stuffing! I guess I can leave the crime-fighting to the professionals."

Peter reminded Harold that he is still loved as the Library Bear. 

Harold shrugged. "That's true. And I can still enjoy these Batman Science books. They're great. I think I'm going to go read them again soon!"

Harold the Library Bear is a bear (and no longer a superhero) so he doesn't have a phone, but you can send him a message by calling the staff of Naylor Memorial Library at 304-754-3949 or emailing them at hedgesville.mbcpl@martin.lib.wv.us.