In case you wondered what to buy your friends and relatives for holiday gifts, you can stop that right now. FOSEL has just received its order of beautiful, 100 percent cotton book bags, designed by our tireless and talented graphic-design volunteer, Mary Owens, as per the pictures alongside this text.

The totes have a color-accented bottom and an additional shoulder strap for easy carrying. The green tote features a logo that says, "The South End Library Rocks," as indeed it does. The red bag's logo consists of six sayings about libraries that should warm the heart of all patrons, as displayed above.

They will be available at FOSEL-sponsored events like The South End Writes, and can be ordered and picked up at the South End branch. FOSEL also offers payment through PayPal on the web site by clicking on DONATE. The cost per bag is $10. All proceeds will be used to fund programs for young and old at the library.