Overheard

I love telling people that we don't have late fees. Just bring the books back and we're good! (Undamaged, of course) #librarylife #goodthings

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Kid 1: 🎶"I'm a poop, I'm a butt, I'm a poopy poopy butt!" 🎶
Kids 2 & 3: Laugh uproariously

Good to see how some things never change. #AfterSchoolAdventures #DeskShift

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I put in earbuds this afternoon so I can focus on my work.
Little did I know that I was announcing to the universe that everyone at the library needed to come talk to me IMMEDIATELY.

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"Are you asking me to math? I don't do that, especially during an evening shift." #LibraryLife

We were supposed to be open until 6PM tonight.
We were so dead all afternoon, the supervisor on call this weekend (1) fell asleep at the desk and (2) had us close early because she was SO BORED.
I mean, I'm not mad. 😁

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BossMan reads the sign for staff with instructions on how to use the new coffee maker in the kitchen.
". . . That doesn't apply to ME though!"

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Coworker: "I wish there was more to do today. I'm just so jittery and I have so much energy!"
Me: Do you think the energy drink you downed on an empty stomach an hour ago has something to do with how you feel?

Weird questions: I had not one but two of my coworkers demand to know how long I would be in when I clocked in today.
It's the same hours I always work.
Why do you care? And can you say hello first? #sketchy

A kiddo came in for storytime today DRESSED TO THE NINES. Princess dress, earrings, heels, the whole bit. 🥰 I'm glad that we're a fancy occasion. #librarylife #fun

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BossMan: "How would you like to attend a three-hour training tomorrow morning!"
Me: ". . . Can I not? I had other things I wanted to get done."
B: "It wasn't a question. :)"
#ThenWhyDidYouAsk? #LibraryLife #Okay

At today's staff meeting: "Make sure if you don't understand, you ask clarifying questions."
Also: "We need you to start looking for answers on your own before asking other people because we're getting asked too many questions." #WTH 🚩

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Nothing like getting assigned tasks that mean you have to go hunt down staff in departments you're not a part of. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

I get it, my coworkers are doing their jobs. And I appreciate them and their work.
But also, what are you thinking handing me a big project an hour before I leave on a FRIDAY? #CoastingTime #TGIF #NoBrainpowerLeft

"I really like the library's air freshener, but I can't find it on Amazon or Walmart."
. . .
"So are you going to steal it?"
#OverheardConversations

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Aw, look at the little kiddos playing with the toys in the toddler playpen.
[Gets closer and hears] "Arrrrgh! This bear will rip off your arms! AND THEN YOUR FACE."
#librarylife #thatgotviolentfast #dang

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Me: I have so much to do this week.
Also Me: I would probably be more productive if I repotted all the library plants on the back counter. RIGHT NOW.

We got a new play kitchen set for the children's room.
It's ADORABLE.
It will absolutely be broken within the next week. 😂😭

BossMan: "I think you focus too much on all your upcoming programs."
Me: Cool, so which ones would you like me to half-ass? #librarylife #WTH

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Coworker: "Why do the forms you put on my desk have glitter on them?"
Me: Because it's Christmas, duh. EVERYTHING has glitter.

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95% of library staff just want to coast until the end of the year.
The other 5% are making big sweeping changes to how we should do things, often without asking for input.
#JustChillAlready

"That breaker is sparking? Well, just don't use it."
Except half our lights are on that line. It's fine, nobody needs to see. #maintenance #libraryproblems

Things you don't want to hear from maintenance:
"Should you be working on that outlet if the power is on?"
"Aw, I've been shocked plenty of times. It'll be fine!"