A hand holding a screw, screwing a bolt into something in a dingy basement

just another day at the public library

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Just got a request to use the sewing machine for making chicken clothing/capes. Of course I said yes. Requestor said they would come by " and bring Ben." I choose to believe Ben is a chicken. #PublicLibraryLife #PerfectlyNormalDay

"Please do not sacrifice a bird so our made-up library ghost can have a pet" was not on my list of things I thought I would say today.
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Using my armor-making skillset to grommet a new outdoor sign for the library.
#OtherDutiesAsAssigned
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Tiny Adorable Child tries to kick a ball in front of my library. Misses and goes flat on the grass. Tries again, connects! Then pauses for a sec, spins around and goes flat on the grass. Ok, that does look like fun. #PublicLibraryLife

The patron using the sewing machine today is making a cotton flannel cover for a cotton blanket and insists on using using cotton thread because "it's going to give good vibrations all night" #PublicLibraryLife

Bad news: some jerk scrambled up the almost-finished public puzzle I put out.
Good news: patron liked a DVD I recommended to her she baked us all cookies and gave us a thank you note. #PublicLibraryLife

No ma'am, we don't have any reptiles for your kids to watch, and we don't plan on buying any. Would you like a books about caring for your own and some directions to the pet store?
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It was pretty clearly a photocopy of an ID, glued on either side of a high school type ID card.
My desk staff burst into uncontrolled laughter at the card and the patron ran out.
Never a dull moment
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Today's gem: person who came in yesterday with a fake driver's license to get a library card. She came back today to get a hotspot. She'd managed to lose the card overnight, but handed the fake ID to the desk.
1/2
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How's my job handling the current daily stress you ask? A random toaster, bread, butter, and jam have all just showed up in the workroom next to the coffeemaker. If the fae are supplying carbs, we're all gone. #PublicLibraryLife

Guy limps in and asks the front desk staff for gauze and painkillers. He's just been "stabbed in the ankle, but it was only a machete ". He declines a hospital trip, takes our offer of bandages, and wanders out.
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#PerfectlyNormalDay

Sir, I'm not going to ask you what's IN that potion bottle. I just want you to keep the cork in while it's near my computers, thanks.
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Boss is interviewing contractors and has some snacks on the side. Random library patron walks in, starts perusing the food. Boss explains the private meeting. Patron says " I can build stuff.", grabs a bottle of water, and literally runs out. #PublicLibraryLife

There's pants on the porch. Someone is streaking the neighborhood again.
1st patron of the day wants to show me a"anti-matter generator "and told me to expect the military to show up after he sends his email. Or maybe Apple
(Apple has a strike team apparently)
#GoodMorningToYou
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Expanding my skillset today. Had to learn how to change the batteries and reset an electronic lock on the staff bathroom. Sort of an emergency learning experience. #PublicLibraryLife

Tiny Child in pajamas and snowboots scooting around the library has discovered static electricity. All you hear is 'scuffscuffscuff'ZAP! And then lots of giggling.
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