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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
When all your cardigans are dirty
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a girl says " i have absolutely nothing to wear "
Alt: GIF of Hillary Duff looking at a full rack of clothes. Caption reads, “I have absolutely nothing to wear.”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
When someone says your library is the best library
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a woman is standing in front of a wall of pictures and a sign that says 100 % true
Alt: GIF of Britney from Glee in front of a wall of pictures looking at a forkful of cake. Caption reads, “100% true”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Trying to comprehend the organization of a friend’s bookshelf
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a close up of a woman 's face with a triangle and a mathematical formula .
Alt: A close up of a woman's face. She has a thoughtful expression, and mathematical symbols and figures appear in front of her.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
When ALL the holds are on the bottom shelves
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a man in a plaid shirt is holding a blue bag with the words back pain written above him
Alt: GIF of Blanche from the Golden Girls walking in the front door hunched over and reaching for a chair. Dorothy rushes to help. The GIF is captioned with “Back Pain”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
“I’d love to be a librarian and sit and read all day!”
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kermit the frog is driving a car and waving .
Alt: GIF of Kermit the frog in the driver’s seat of a car. He turns and gives a grimacing look at the camera.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
When a patron says their reference question may be difficult
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a man wearing glasses says ooh girl i got this
Alt: GIF of Jujubee from RuPaul’s Drag Race out of drag and wearing glasses with a hand raised to their face. Caption reads “Ooh girl I got this.”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
When a patron checks out a book you suggested
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an elderly woman wearing a hat and a blue jacket
Alt: GIF of Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey grinning and shimmying. She’s wearing a fancy hat and a blue jacket.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Sign on door: The Library will be closed today for staff training Patrons:
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a man is looking out a window and says `` let me in '' .
Alt: GIF of Conan O’Brien looking in a window, placing his hand on the glass. Caption reads, “Let me in.”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
When you wear a new cardigan to work
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a woman in a sequined dress is walking in the fog .
Alt: GIF of Moira from Schitt’s Creek in a sequined dress is walking in the fog. She lifts one arm, then cuts to her lifting both with pigeons flying out of her way.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
When you meet one of your favorite authors #ALAAC25
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a woman in a wig says " i am such a big fan of yours "
Alt: GIF of RuPaul with big blonde hair and sparkly top. Caption reads "I am such a big fan of yours"
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
When you’re out and about and you hear someone mention libraries
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a white feather is laying on a rock
Alt: GIF of Grogu from the Mandalorian popping out from behind a stone wall
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Excited to be headed to #ALAAC25 this weekend!
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a man in a blue shirt is sitting at a table and talking to someone .
Alt: GIF of Winston Schmidt from New Girl in a blue shirt is sitting at a table and talking to someone. Caption reads, “This place is a cardigan gold mine.”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
It’s okay to eat popcorn at the desk, right?
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a woman is sitting at a table and says the plot thickens ...
Alt: GIF of Angela Lansbury sitting at a table stuffing popcorn into her mouth. Caption reads, “the plot thickens ...”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
When you’re on the desk and a huge children’s program releases
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a girl with a spoon in her mouth is eating a green jelly
Alt: GIF of Lex from Jurassic Park with a spoon of green jelly trembling in front of her face. She looks terrified.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
When your desk replacement is five minutes late into your lunch break
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a judge is sitting at a table in a courtroom pointing at someone .
Alt: GIF of Judge Judy tapping her watch and then slapping the desk in front of her.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
When you pull a book from reference
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a cartoon of a wizard and king with netflix written on the bottom
Alt: GIF of the wizard and King Zog from Disenchantment. The wizard blows on a book he’s holding and it crumbles into a cloud of dust. Both characters cough.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
When you promote a huge event through the newsletter, website, social media, and the local paper, and day of someone says, “Well, I didn’t know this was happening!”
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a woman is sitting on the ground looking at her cell phone with a #schitts creek logo behind her
Alt: GIF of Alexis from Schitt’s Creek sitting on the ground looking at her cell phone. She’s exasperated and says, “What am I supposed to do?!”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
When a patron prints 20 pages but says they should only have to pay for the one they meant to
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a close up of a man 's face with a serious expression on his face .
Alt: GIF of a close up of a man’s face. He’s blinking and turning his head in astonishment.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 27/04/2024
When you have to work Saturday and Sunday
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What Weekend GIF
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The real reason I go to library conferences
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Resisting the urge to spoil a book you’re excited about
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a woman is holding a banana in her hands and making a funny face .
Alt: GIF Kristen Wiig as Sue on SNL, clutching and pulling the collar of the multi colored sweater she’s wearing over her mouth
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
When all your holds come in at once
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a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand with fadingchildhood tumblr at the bottom
Alt: GIF of Merlin from The Sword in the Stone dancing while books and scrolls float into an open case
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Sign bunny emoticon with “Dismantle ignorance, not libraries” sign
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Getting a quote for a database
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a man in a library looking at a computer monitor
Alt: Titus from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in a library looking at a computer monitor and gasping in shock
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Touring a brand new library
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a cartoon character from adventure time is standing in a field with his mouth wide open .
Alt: GIF of a Jake the Dog from Adventure Time is standing in a field with his mouth wide open in awe. Stars sparkle around his head.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Patron: “I think it’d be so awesome to work here. It’s so quiet!” Me:
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a woman wearing a floral shirt is laughing with her eyes closed .
Alt: GIF of Kitty Forman from That 70’s Show. She’s wearing a floral shirt and is laughing with her eyes closed.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
When you’re trying to read but your family keeps talking to you
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a man is sitting in a chair reading a book and looking at the camera .
Alt: Chandler from Friends is sitting in a chair flipping through a book and glaring to the left of the camera
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
When you see someone with one of your favorite books
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a woman in a red shirt is sitting on a couch and looking at the camera .
Alt: Miranda Hart in a red shirt sitting on a couch. She nods at the camera with a knowing smirk.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Shelf reading
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a close up of a cartoon character from monsters inc making a face .
Alt: Boo from Monsters Inc staring boredly and blinking
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
When you tell a patron the due date and they say, “I’ll TRY to have it back by then.”
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a picture of yoda with the words " do or do not there is no try "
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Watching a patron check out your display
Moo Deng, the pigmy hippo, peeks out from behind a tree
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There’s been a lot of skeeting about public libraries this week! Here are some ways you can support public libraries in these Trying Times™️. www.librariesforthepeople.org #librarysky
A ten point graphic about ways to help public libraries.
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Thinking about tomorrow’s post-holiday book drop
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spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner .
Alt: spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner, steam rising from a coffee cup on the table next to him
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
When someone says libraries are a waste of taxpayer funds
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a man is standing in front of a wooden structure and saying `` you better watch your mouth sunshine . ''
Alt: GIF of Daryl from The Walking Dead saying “You better watch your mouth sunshine”
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 14/06/2024
When you learn a new trick in the ILS
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Unlimited Power Palpatine GIF
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 13/06/2024
When a patron wanders into the staff only area
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Hi David Rose GIF
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 29/04/2024
Are you ready for Summer Reading?
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Crying Laughing GIF
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 27/04/2024
When you have to work Saturday and Sunday
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What Weekend GIF
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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 27/04/2024
Did someone say GIFs?!
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