1) website = public shelf
the catalog is browsable for everyone. it’s a living list of books + zines on my shelf & maybe yours?! ( ﾉ･o･ )ﾉ
library card
this website is an evergrowing, infinite library archive, one may acquire a library card by joining the universe maiden patreon. main benefit of library card is access to discord, monetary donations have increased access to library offerings ♡
- join a community of like-minded book lovers & knowledge seekers
- free tier = discord access + more
- $5 tier = book clubs & other meet-ups + more
- $10 tier = borrowing + more?
how it works
2) apply for a library card
via patreon: join for free, or choose a tier for book club or borrowing ꒰ · ◡ · ꒱ every membership gets (optional) membership card (physical &/or digital)
3) membership
gain access to discord (discussions for *every* book) & my substack. options for virtual & in-person book club meetings, snail mail, + more!
library card donation tiers
★ free ★
- discord access
- community posts + updates
- opt in. snail mail
★ $5 ★
- all free tier offerings
- in-person & virtual book clubs/meet-ups + prompts
- "niche" event sharing channel acccess
★ $10 ★
- gain access to all other offerings
- ability to borrow (most) books* (must pay for shipping if outside of king county)
- help keep library running
*borrowing isn’t gauranteed ♡
borrowing basics
requests
submit a request in the chat box above, or through through discord pls include: title, authour, isbn (optional) + your zip code (for shipping estimates if needed) !
loan length
typical loan is 3–4 weeks depending on book & circumstance. extensions are available if there's no waitlist ♡
shelf access
some books are archive-only (sentimental, rare, or heavily used). they’ll be labeled in the catalog.
more answers on the FAQ page.
how to join
- go to my patreon
- choose membership monthly donation based on needs
- follow the welcome post for discord + next steps