The stern face at the library desk who warns you about late fees and the importance of a varied reading list is familiar to most of us Reading Addicts. The librarian is not all that they seem though… Behind those spectacles and cardigans is a wicked sense of humour, mischief, and fun.
Here are 15 pieces of evidence that show how much fun librarians get up to at work, and some of the hilarious things they do to brighten up our days at the library.
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Keep your eyes open for more hilarious library moments caught on camera!
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