I recently heard the following story and just had to share it with you.
Library Worker is working at the circulation desk when a man walks in, muttering under his breath. His ramblings are loud enough for LW to clearly hear him say, “I am going to kill everybody. I am going to kill everybody. I […]

I did not participate in the following conversation, but I was given permission to share with those who enjoy reading stories about the library. I have not altered any of the conversation itself:
Setting:  A library, late afternoon. It is a bit quiet… a few people browsing in Fiction, a couple of sleepers in the 900’s, […]

I was once a faithful reader of the website Overheard in New York. I was both appalled and highly entertained at the crazy stuff people say when they think no one is listening. My friend and I made up a few of our own that reflect some of our daily interactions with the public. Some […]

So today is the day after Thanksgiving, and quite a few people (read: everyone I know) had today off so they could lie about on the floor and nurse their hangovers. Not me. Sure, the City officially had the day off, but did the City Library? No-o-o-o-o-o <insert whiny voice here>. We had to open. […]

Today I visited a branch that I worked at for four years in an… interesting… part of town. I was never bored there, because the patrons made things interesting and suppiled me with endless stories to pass on to my grandchildren. Like the time that guy walked into the foyer, vomitted wildly, then proceeded to […]

I’ve heard stories about people who spend thousands of dollars on masters or doctorate degrees who feel nothing but contempt and despair towards their fields of choice. They usually end up having jobs that have absolutely nothing to do with their degrees, like the chemical engineer I once knew who ended up starting a coffee […]