Library Eccentrics

You've all seen them. You may think they're weirdos, you may find them entertaining, you may even be inspired by them. I would just like to present you all with a list of my favorite lib regulars, you have to love them.

*For the protection of those described all names will be omitted and actual identities will remain anonymous*

The LRC Kid--let's just start with our favorite shall we? You'll know him by his cartoon-glazed eyes and uncontrollable need to touch everything. Other defining characteristics include the obsessive use of library telephones.

The Potato Man--this wonderful geriatric wanders the first (or is it the second?) floor with potatoes in his pockets. No, this is not a joke. He's a regular fixture. See Melissa at reserve for more information.

The Bandage Lady--a fellow library employee, The Bandage Lady works on the fifth floor and has been wearing an inexplicable bandage on one side of her forehead for upwards of six months. Any possible explanations and theories welcome.

The Scarf Man--One of my personal favorites, Scarf Man sports long locks and a scarf wrapped constantly around his face. The jury is still out as to whether he's actually a vampire afraid of the sun or if he's attempting to avoid the swine flu. I am also of the belief that he has a sugar mama as he can frequently be found with a blond woman roughly twice his age with a thick southern accent who checks out books for him with faculty privileges.

The Library Twins--these two faithful janitors wear the same shirt every day. Every day, without fail, perfectly matching.

The Stony-faced Security Girl--I think you all know who I'm talking about. Always wearing a scowl, I have never seen her smile and have more than once awaken in the middle of the night with a cold shiver running up my spine and her face seared into my mind. Anyone who can make her smile wins all of my respect and a billion dollars.

The Library Stalker--this friendly student knows every desk clerk by name, has probably approached you entering/exiting the library, and has been accused of mildly stalking. Though I personally find him very friendly, others claim a creepier vibe from this regular.

Alberto Puertas--the infamous foe of the LRC, Puertas has been known to steal movies and other various objects and to swindle unsuspecting desk clerks into giving him excessive amounts of materials which he then never returns. Also recently quoted in the world-famous Daily Universe.

Creepy Creepy Music Man--this guy has probably made you want to sink to your knees and cower under the circulation desk. Said to be a Music Library employee his favorite hobby is harassing circ clerks and staring/hovering with the utmost creepiness. Rumor has it he's no longer allowed to work with girls in the music library due to, well, creepiness. Also we're pretty sure he has a crush on Jeff.

MLM Exec--a newcomer to the eccentrics, this guy reserves the corner room in the LRC every day so that he can lure in unsuspecting victims and try to sell them on a multi-level marketing scheme that will more likely than not lead them to a very unwise investment.

Shay.