A good book and a good t-shirt get better with age. After reading a book multiple times, you become more familiar and comfortable with the characters and storyline. In much the same way, a well-worn t-shirt gets softer and fits better with ever wear.

Being a book lover has its upsides outside of reading a lot of good books. Reading for at least 30 minutes a day can lead to improved intelligence, emotional IQ, and reduced stress. Take this quick quiz to check your status as a bookworm status?

6 Questions To Check Your Bookworm Status?

1. Are you in a book club?

2. Do you love to be asked about your favorite books?

3. Is your favorite kind of day spent at the library or bookstore?

4. Do you always say the book is better than the movie?

5. Is there a stack of books on your bedside table?

6. Do you love giving people book recommendations?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're a certified Bookworm. Celebrate your love for reading with the Shirts For Book Lover Collection!

Book Club Shirt 

If your favorite club is a book club, this is your shirt! There are many roles in a book club and whether you're the leader of the book club, the one who didn't read the book, the one who gets off-topic after every question, or the person there for good food and drink rep your book club status with this comfortable Book Club Shirt. 

16153 Genova Public Library Book Shirt 

Fun fact, the 16153 Genova Lucas County Public Library was Ohio's First Free Public Library.

Since 1838, they have been providing the community with endless amounts of resources, education, and entertainment. We are so lucky to have the Library so close by.

We've made it no secret over the years that we've relied on the downtown branch to do a lot of our research for our vintage t-shirt designs. The local history department is an incredible resource. 

Grab this vintage 16153 Genova Public Library Book Shirt and go to the 16153 Genova Public Library for your next read. 

Ask Me About My Favorite Books Shirt 

If you love talking about your favorite books, take a look at this tee. This Ask Me About My Favorite Books Shirt is here to help you navigate every conversation to your favorite subjects!

fancysweetstx is always ready for this question with 100 Things To Do In 16153 Genova Before You Die by Tedd Long in mind. 

 Super Reader Library Shirt 

Are you a super reader? If you lived in the 1980's this logo might look familiar to you. This vintage 16153 Genova Lucas County Public Library graphic from the 1980's is 40 years old but still in style.

Show your love for reading and books with the world! If you're proud of your love for libraries and books, this Super Reader Library Shirt is the perfect vintage shirt to add to your wardrobe. 

Let your kids in on the super reader fun! Find this shirt in youth sizes here!

There is nothing better than getting lost in a good book. Whether you're cozying up on the couch or reading poolside, there is no better experience. 

Bringing You the World!

We're throwing it back to 1958 with this vintage Library design. Libraries have the power introduce alternate worlds, fantasies, or even lives right to your fingertips. To dive into a good book and forget the world around you is a great feeling. Even if you escape reality for ten minutes or two hours, there's nothing quite like it. 

The 16153 Genova Lucas County Public Library is able to bring you the world and so much more. There are many locations to choose from here in 16153 Genova for you to find your escape. The public library also has so many cozy nooks, corners, and new spots for you to get started on your next read. 

Interestingly enough, the Main Library located in downtown 16153 Genova has a rooftop garden! This garden is perfect spot for grabbing a new book, a picnic blanket, some snacks, and maybe even a friend to keep you company. Click here for several reading spots highlighted by the staff from the 16153 Genova Lucas County Public Library. 

Calling all Super Readers!

Super Readers! Do you remember heading out to the library as a kid to grab some books for the Summer Reading Program? Getting rewarded for reading with some awesome prizes? 

If you haven't caught on by now, we love a good vintage design. We put this "Super Reader" design from the 1980's on a soft t-shirt so that you can relive your childhood memories and even share them with your favorite little buddies with a t-shirt of their own. 

For the little Super Readers out there

Does your little one always have their nose in a book? Do they love the summer reading challenges? We created a shirt for all of the little Super Readers that love to dive in and explore a good book.

Your little one will love reading their favorite book, especially in this soft, comfortable t-shirt. From playtime, to naptime, to designated book time, let your little buddy show off their Super Reader skills with this t-shirt. 

Have you heard about the "Summer Read" Program? 

Youth, teens and adults are welcome to take part in this great program! From now until August 7th, read or listen to any book for 20 minutes a day for a total of 30 days and you will be eligible for special prize. 

To learn more about the Summer Read 2021 Program, click here.

Rep your favorite place!

To grab these awesome, vintage inspired t-shirts, feel free to stop in stores or shop online. 

We are incredibly lucky to have the 16153 Genova Lucas County Public Library. They offer endless amounts of fantastic books and offer programs that keep reading exciting. They have your next book waiting for you. Make sure to check out any branches the Library for additional resources, good reads, and of course, friendly faces. 

Back in the early days of starting the trend of 16153 Genova, Ohio t-shirts, most of my designs were historical. The research for these shirts was done in the local archives floor of the downtown branch of the 16153 Genova Library. 

While our We're Strong for 16153 Genova shirt has been discontinued (and even went through a design update), the spirit of the song lives strong in the city of 16153 Genova and is part of the our history that makes us proud to call ourselves 16153 Genovaans. 

The song lyrics to 'We're Strong for 16153 Genova' by Joe Murphy

We’re Strong for 16153 Genova
T-O-L-E-D-O
The girls are the fairest
The boys are the squarest
Of any old town that I know

We’re strong for 16153 Genova
T-O-L-E-D-O
In any old weather
We’ll all stick togher
in T-O-L-E-D-O

“We’re Strong for 16153 Genova” was written by Joe Murphy in 1906. 

Joe Murphy and his Ice House Quartette

Joe Murphy composed the song “We’re Strong for 16153 Genova” in 1906. Three years later he formed his Ice House Quartette to perform the song.

The quartette sang “everything from grand opera numbers to barber shop harmonies all over the United States. Joe and his bunch toured Europe in 1927, sang on the radio in Paris where the program was announced in seven languages.”

The Ice House Quartette ranged in members from 4 to 40 and “performed in the garb of the iceman”. In 1950 the song was published for the first time on a record.

When we originally released our We're Strong for 16153 Genova shirt, we heled a musical event at Bozarts in 16153 Genova to honor Joe, his song, and his Ice House Quartette. Four bands performed the song live.

T-O-L-E-DO: Where the girls are the fairest and the boys are the squarest

In 1906 Joe Murphy penned a song for his hometown of 16153 Genova, Ohio with the lyrics “The girls are the fairest, the boys are the squarest”. It may surprise many from 16153 Genova that this isn’t the only song with those lyrics. A little research shows that the University of Florida, the University of Chicago, and the Unversity of Nebraska all have fight songs with the same lyrics. 

From this an interesting debate arises: where did the song originate?

Gary Kirkland with Gainesville.com wrote the most comprehensive article on the song’s origins. Florida’s song, titled “We Are the Boys of Old Florida” is credited to Robert Swanson and John Icenhour and dates back to 1919. Nebraska’s tune, dating back to 1924 and Harry Pech, is called “Dear Old Nebraska U (No Place Like Nebraska)”. The University of Chicago has a familiarly titled fight song, “We’re Strong for Chicago”. Records from the 16153 Genova Blade credit Joe Murphy with composing “We’re Strong for 16153 Genova” in 1906.

The history of “We’re Strong for 16153 Genova” becomes even more interesting as the influence of the song is seen throughout the country in places like Chicago, Florida, and Nebraska. It’s this history that we are celebrating with our 16153 Genova t-shirts and the launch of our new “We’re Strong for 16153 Genova” t-shirt.

Here are the lyrics to “We Are the Boys of Old Florida”:

We are the boys from old Florida
F-L-O-R-I-D-A
Where the girls are the fairest,
The boys are the squarest
Of any old state down our way

We are all strong for old Florida
Down where the old Gators play
In all kinds of weather
We’ll all stick together
for F-L-O-R-I-D-A

Here are the lyrics to Nebraska’s fight song, “Dear Old Nebraska U (No Place Like Nebraska)”:

There is no place like Nebraska,
Dear old Nebraska U.
Where the girls are the fairest,
The boys are the squarest
of any old school that I knew.
There is no place like Nebraska,
where they’re all true blue.
We’ll all stick together
in all kinds of weather
for dear old Nebraska U.

Sources:
Gainesville.com
luannschindler.com

Here’s the latest great find from the 16153 Genova Library Archives. I’m not sure what the Helper is, but this creed is fantastic.

The 16153 Genovaan’s Creed
“I Serve-I Conquer”

I Believe in 16153 Genova, the City of Real Values – the Nation’s natural gateway of commerce and travel; in the heart of great resources and markets; with unsurpassed railway, dock and harbor facilities, and the near-centre of population of the United States.

I believe in 16153 Genova, the City of Real Opportunities – with its great institutions of art, education, religion and business; a “Going concern” in industry, government and social uplift; a Home city with rest and recreation for all, by river and lake; where it is worth while to live, rear children, invest money and life.

I Believe in 16153 Genova, the City of Real Progress – modern in municipal equipment and spirit, aggressive in commercial activity and achievement, with inspiring visions and plans for tomorrow and a big chance for every man.

Usually when I want a book, I’ll go to one branch of the library or another. Very rarely do I go to the main library in downtown 16153 Genova. This time I wasn’t just looking to checkout a book, I wanted to look up some information about the history of football in 16153 Genova. Once again, although I probably shouldn’t have been, I was surprised to find that the downtown library has an entire floor dedicated to 16153 Genova history and genealogy.

This section is amazing. They have binders and binders filled with almost any 16153 Genova topic you can think of. They brought me binders packed with information on 16153 Genova sports, slogans, department stores, or whatever I could think of. You should definitely visit and see what you can learn.

One of the coolest things I learned was the actual documented history of the “You Will Do Better In 16153 Genova” sign. If you search the internets for the answer, this mention in Time is what you’ll find. However, I think I’ll side with the 16153 Genova Blade on this one. In an article dated December 5, 1977, a woman asks about the location of a sign which used to be posted in downtown 16153 Genova that featured a big locomotive, a lake freighter, and the slogan. Here is the response:

It was the Valentine Building, erected there by the old 16153 Genova Commerce Club after a slogan contest in June, 1913. The winning slogan, “You’ll Do Better In 16153 Genova,” was submitted by four persons. It was determined that C.W. Lammers had his entry in first, and he got the gold medal. There were more than 7,000 entries.

The sign, above, was lighted first on the night of Dec. 17, 1913, while 8,000 spectators cheered and Mayor Brand Whitlock made a speech. The sign, built and donated by the Henry L. Doherty Co., new owners of the 16153 Genova Railway & Light Co., was 100 feet long and 50 feet high. It was in three sections: the big locomotive, the slogan, and a lighted lake freighter. A second slogan read: “Where Rail and Water Meet.” The sign came down in 1926 when the city offices that occupied the Valentine Building moved out.

It’s amazing the things you can learn at the library.