21 Libraries That Will Make You Say "Damn, That Is CLEVER"
Librarians: They're smarter than all of us.
1. This library lets patrons text a noise hotline to report any disturbances.
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2. This library's stools are made from discarded and damaged books.
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3. This library has a noise meter that lets visitors know when they're being too loud.
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4. This library tells visitors how much money they've saved by borrowing books when they check out.
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5. This library has a special directory for sensitive topics, in case a visitor isn't comfortable asking a librarian for help.
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6. This library eliminated all fines so visitors facing financial hardship aren't discouraged from checking out books.
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7. This library has a "cone of silence" booth for visitors to take phone calls in.
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8. This library lets visitors check out cake pans and other baking supplies in addition to books.
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9. This library has a beehive (sealed, of course!) in their children's section so kids can learn about the importance of bees.
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10. This library used to be a church, and they kept all of the spectacular architecture in the new design.
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11. This library created a special section just for books that have been banned throughout history.
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12. This library has a section of "anti staff picks," full of books that the librarians hate.
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13. This library's mystery section has a ~secret~ bookshelf for visitors to find.
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14. This library has a community jigsaw puzzle that anyone can help complete.
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15. This library has an area where visitors can borrow and listen to records.
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16. This library offers ~mystery bags~ full of books that visitors can check out based solely on the genre.
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17. This library lets kids and teens "pay" their overdue fines by reading more books.
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18. This library's wall is actually full of seats you can pull out as needed.
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19. This library has a "Readbox," where visitors can check out a book AND its movie adaptation at the same time.
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20. This library installed a vending machine at a local train station, where commuters can check out books for free.
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21. And finally, a simple but VERY clever trick: This library turns over the books on the bottom two shelves to make the titles easier to read without crouching. GENIUS.
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