Although libraries are a place of solitude and mostly silence a lot can happen inside the walls. Inside those walls and on those shelves librarians guard the knowledge and power that lives inside of every book. But that doesn’t mean that these guardians also known as librarians can’t have a little fun.
From the most clever signs to quirky notes and even dressing up as a book reaper librarians all over the world show just how funny they are. Click through 30 of the best examples librarians have shown their patrons.
1. Baby Got Books by Sir Reads A Lot!
Although the library can be a quiet place it doesn’t mean that it’s boring. One librarian decided to spice things up in their library by customizing a bookcase. They decorated the sides with lyrics to the song “Baby Got Back” with a special library twist. Simply brilliant.
Even librarians procrastinate. At least these know how to make subtle jokes about it for their local readers. Check back soon to see if it’s up but please be patient.
3. A Mystery Section Indeed
In this book store, it seems as though the mystery section is just that. All the books have been turned around with the pages facing the potential reader so which book you pick up is a…mystery. Readers might be annoyed at first instead of amused but stepping back you can’t not appreciate this.
These librarians have a very good sense of humor as you can see. If you are looking for alternative facts these librarians left a sign to point you in the right direction. The fiction section.
5. Mug Shots In A Library
Busted! This librarian knows how to keep their readers entertained. Do you think they have a wall of shame for those who have overdue books as well?
This library also comes with a self-checkout. Literally. This university’s librarian knows how to sprinkle good subtle humor throughout the library for all those who enter.
Before entering this college library the librarians want you to know one very important fact. Dinosaurs didn’t read and now they are completely extinct! But there’s one very important one who did: the thesaurus. Thank goodness!
8. Silence In The Library
These librarians do more they just read books they watch TV too. They decided to use a reference from the Doctor Who series. The reference is when microscopic alien species kill people inside a gigantic library. Thankfully for all this library is “vashta nerada” free zone.
9. Town Library Clever Blizzard Solution
When a blizzard hits there isn’t much to do since everything shuts down due to the weather. However, this town’s public library has a great solution to cure your boredom on those days. All you need is a good book! You still might be cold but at least you’ll have a book.
Here’s another librarian who shows they watch TV when they aren’t in the library. They also know how to keep their patrons supported in their library. As you can see many of the patrons have taken a wookie with them.
Unfortunately for this library and the owners, Max has a mind of his own. He will do what is needed to be done to get into the library. He will not be thwarted he just wants to get into the library.
This library wants to make sure everyone keeps track of their things. Especially, keeping their eyes on their electronics. But instead of just writing a boring note they chose a more “fun” PSA.
A new take on a man’s best friend. That is after a dog a book is the next best thing! However, watch out for your books because it is too dark to read inside of a dog. A bit of an odd sign but still funny!
14. Don’t Worry Your Safe
In this world, there are a million things to worry about. But this library wants you to know that you are safe inside its walls. In fact, it has gone over 27,000,000,000 days without a velociraptor attack!
15. Goes To The Library But Accidentally Ends Up In Interstellar
If you’ve ever been to a library or have read a book you know that they can take you to places you can’t even imagine. Just as this library takes those who enter to a completely different dimension just by entering one of the aisles. But if you notice these shelves are empty aisle after aisle and we can’t help but wonder where are all the books?
16. Book Reaper Here To Collect Overdue Books
You don’t want to have any overdue books with this library! Each year this librarian dresses up as a book reaper to collect overdue books. Or maybe just for the experience keep the books until they are overdue.
Seems like blue is another popular book cover that people simply cannot remember the titles. One bookstore worker, , commented a question she received from a patron who was in search of a book but couldn’t remember the title,
“Swear to god, I’m working in a bookstore and an old lady asked if we had a book, from when she was a little girl, it was blue and had a teddy bear on the cover. She’d like to give it to a grandchild for Christmas. It was Dec 24th.”
Having a sense of humor isn’t required to be a librarian but it certainly helps. This librarian just so happened to notice that they had four editions of the book “nana” and one batman book. So they did what any fan of batman would.
In this beautiful wooden desk at the Newbold College library, the librarians left a little message in a drawer. Often drawers like this would be empty or filled with random items. But this one gives those who dare open it a little surprise!
20. For Those Who Can’t Remember The Title
Sometimes we just can’t remember the name of something but remember exactly what it looks like. For librarians, often get asked very detailed questions about a book but for the life of them, they can’t remember the title of the book. These librarians decided to set aside a whole display for those who can’t remember the title but know the cover was red.
It can be easy to forget to save your project no matter how much time you’ve spent on it. But losing that work is still absolutely devastating. That’s why this mandatory maintenance message wants to be clear if you haven’t saved your work there will be no mercy! And they will feed off your tears.
22. What Happens In The Library Stays In The Library
What happens in the library stays in the library quite literally. One high school student walked into her library with her pet turtle and left without it! Although he was lost for a little he was found interested in reading Donatello and Chartres.
23. There’s A Panda Working At The Library
This librarian likes to keep their patrons guessing who’s behind the desk. So from time to time, they’ll wear their panda hat to work. When people walk in this is what they say. It’s the little things.
24. Never Leave Valuables Unattended
Even in a place as safe and welcoming as the library valuables can still be stolen. So some librarians have decided to promote awareness of making sure to never leave your valuables unattended. They go around leaving stickers that their valuables were “
virtually stolen” next time they might not be so lucky.
25. What Would Batman Do?
These librarians are serious about book returns. Not only that but they want you to know who else is serious about their book returns: Batman. Although, it doesn’t specify if it’s always on time or not.
26. Not Your Average Library Return
At this library, you have to give a special yell when opening the book drop. To return a book, they ask that you please yell “NOT A SQUIRREL” so they know you are human and not a threat. We wonder how many times a squirrel got in before they had to put this sign up.
One librarian decided to add a new piece of art to their library. Shrek was good but Star Shrek looks like it could be amazing. A wonderful addition to the library.
We can all appreciate a good pun. These librarians decided to use a pun to let their patrons know they are always open. Open and never over
booked.
This library wants you to know that no dogs are allowed! However, rabbits, sheep, and evil penguins are welcome. They might regret this joke when someone walks in with a sheep or rabbit.
These librarians want you to know just how powerful your knowledge is. That books are the best weapons in the world. Guard them well.
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Although libraries are a place of solitude and mostly silence a lot can happen inside the walls. Inside those walls and on those shelves librarians guard the knowledge and power that lives inside of every book. But that doesn’t mean that these guardians also known as librarians can’t have a little fun.
From the most clever signs to quirky notes and even dressing up as a book reaper librarians all over the world show just how funny they are. Click through 30 of the best examples librarians have shown their patrons.