@24hourlibrary: In the words of Elle Woods, “I feel comfortable using [library] jargon in everyday life.” Need some phrases in your back pocket for handling those common public library incidents? Fear not! Practice these! It gets easier with repetition. And one thing I *didn’t* say? “Sorry.” We don’t apologize for enforcing policy or maintaining boundaries.
"It's against library policy to look at obscene material on the computers" 😅
2026-09-02 03:59:52
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Julia Grace :
"Hi there! Where’s your adult?" Lots of unattended children at my library.
2026-09-02 13:32:34
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Ali :
“Unfortunately I don’t know your password but can help reset it”
2026-09-01 23:13:21
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Stephanie 🥔🧀 :
You didn’t explain how emails work. Or the printer. 😂😂😂
2026-09-01 22:07:16
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Carolynn - clay art :
I had someone show up at my house to ask me a library question before. I had to explain to her that no, I couldn't look up her info from home, I need the work computer for that! 😂
2026-09-02 01:22:00
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rhea :
“it helps us figure out what the community is interested in” 🤯 i never thought about the reshelf cart and interest/trends but will be looking at it differently tomorrow!
2026-09-01 22:46:08
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Jack :
Not hardest but weirdest: “I’m sorry sir, you cannot tattoo yourself in the library”
2026-09-02 04:23:18
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Terra :
so it's like working in a preschool, got it
2026-09-01 22:30:14
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reading.by.starlight :
A routine interaction for me is telling adults that only teens can hang out in the Teen Area. (Anyone can browse/borrow from the Teen Area, but only teens can hang out there!) And we have signs, but of course they don’t read them. 🙃 Most adults are fine with moving, but then there are the ones who become deeply offended.
2026-09-02 01:49:42
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кℓѕу 🐝 :
"you need to close the door when you use the bathroom, especially while in the Children’s Room" to a legit adult 🫠
2026-09-02 09:56:12
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MisterBookTok :
And all of these are said to adults 😂😂😂😂😂😂
2026-09-01 22:06:51
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Karly :
no, I don’t know your passwords ♥️
2026-09-02 00:14:41
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Michaela | Coastal Librarian :
“The library is for the community, therefore everyone is welcomed here.”
2026-09-02 01:10:18
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Kai :
The difference between printing and copying. "Are you trying to make a photocopy of a paper you already have or trying to print something new from our computers?" (Also your glasses are awesome!)
2026-09-01 23:27:09
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Yung BellGrande :
The nicest thing a librarian ever said to me was: “Anywhere you and baby are comfortable” - when I asked her if I could breastfeed in the library. She also added, “And if ANYONE has an issue with it, tell them to come see me!” 😂😂😂 That made new mom me really grateful.
2026-09-14 01:04:21
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Matt Meyer :
"Sorry, no, you can't check out the hot spot that you just checked in. We have to make sure they're equally available to everyone in the community."
2026-09-02 01:25:58
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The Bimbo Librarian :
“excuse me, can you turn that down or use the headphones provided please?” when people use the computers and the volume is too loud.
2026-09-02 11:21:53
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That Guy Matthew :
As a librarian I have mixed up indoor voices and walking feet into “indoor feet!” And “walking voices”
2026-09-02 22:11:24
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Hel Rowin :
Today’s was, “no, I don’t control the internet sir. I can’t fix google for you, my man.”
2026-09-01 23:53:41
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Charlotte R. King 📖 :
“Please stop trying to tell me your social security number.”
2026-09-02 23:16:04
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Kasey :
“Sorry, but no I will not add you on social media as I would like to maintain a sense of professionalism as a library employee” is what I wish I had said instead of being too nice with no boundaries.
2026-09-02 12:08:18
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Mynda Camphouse :
Its not appropriate to ask other patrons or staff to use their personal device to text someone that has blocked you. Can I help you with something library related?
2026-09-02 12:02:33
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Monica Baughman: HC Mastiffs :
No really, what’s in your cup?
2026-09-02 01:14:15
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user4296667543432 :
This is pretty much social work with books bruh
2026-09-02 06:07:54
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Val 📚 :
I need to learn the “library-related question” one 😅
2026-09-02 01:04:40
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