Start your story with a stern librarian scolding two characters for making noise in the library.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 25, 2022

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“A Day at the Library” by Corey Melin

Cora, the librarian, did everything possible to keep her composure as she stared at the two young men sitting at a table a few feet from her. They were so enthralled in their loud conversation that they didn’t notice her standing a few feet away, staring at them with contempt. “Do you realize you are in a library?” she asked, raising her voice a little. The two young men stopped mid-sentence and turned thei...

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“Through the Memories we Go!” by Arwen Dove

Alice and Tiger sat on the ground of the second floor of the Fairytale Library. They each held a book, with their left hand holding it in place, and their right hand positioned to turn the page. They sat there, the two of them, turning the pages of their books simultaneously, and reading the words from right to left, rather than from left to right. This by itself would have been unusual in most circumstances, but what was most puzzling about this scene was that neither Alice, nor Tiger were reading any words, for the pages were blank.&nbs...

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“Buried deep” by Charli Britton

I bite my thumb as I try to hold in laughter. But what makes me laugh more is the fact that I'm biting my thumb.Ian notices and gasps. “Thou shalt not bite thy thumb at moi!” He says a bit too loudly. Then he lowers his voice and his face turns somber. “I thought I taught you better than that.” It’s a mix of French and Shakespeare. My best friend is the weirdest person I know, but he is the only other person who willingly spends time at the library with me.“Ian, hush,” It’s all I can do to hold my laughter in as the libraria...

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“Lucky Dog” by H L McQuaid

“You have any idea how this section is organised?” I ask, looking at the shelves lined with slim, emerald-coloured boxes that remind me of DVD cases. I pick one at random and read the label, ‘SER-☘️-🐕’“Hannah, I just work in the cafe here, I'm not a librarian," Lyra says, running pale fingers through her spiky purple hair.“Ladies, this is the Quiet Zone,” says a woman in a fitted grey suit with matching grey hair, pointing a dove-grey fingernail to the sign above our heads.I look up at...

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“Beat it” by Ari Berri

“You two,” Ms. Miller snaps. “Are going to need to leave if you can’t be quiet.”Shadow snickers, and I kick him. “Sorry, Ms. Miller.”She huffs, and goes back to her desk.Shadow and I are in the library, because he said he has a great idea. Usually, his ideas are pretty good, though they tend to get us in trouble a lot.“So what’s this idea?” I ask.“Chill, I’ll tell you in a second.” He pauses, grinning. “How have I never thought of that? Chill, Chill.”I roll my eyes. “Very funny.”My name is ...

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“Phones Off... Or Else.” by Shannon Ruane

Phones Off...Or Else. Marching towards Mia and Jane, the town librarian was infuriated. Mr. Novelson generally overreacted regarding 'appropriate behavior' within the walls of his family's building. Silence is the most important rule of several library rules. Occasionally, he did have a point; chaos can be caused by noise. One Mid-October afternoon, Mia's phone r...

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“Escape” by Sam Ackman

Standing on the edge of the ship, Alan could feel the cold spray of the ocean on his cheeks, the wind tug on his long hair, and the warm rays from an open sun on his face. The calls of other sailors were carried on the wind to Alan’s ears.“Land Ho!”The excitement started to buzz among the -“Larry and John! If you wish to remain in the library you will have this debate another time!” the woman behind the desk said, glaring at two boys sitting at a table with cards between...

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“An Old Sort of Library ” by Kathleen `Woods

There was a stirring on the far end of the building, and Miss Naila wasn’t having it. Naila understood the variation in response that people had for the collection, but she would not have disrespect of the halls. So now at attention, she went about finding the source. As it turned out it was a pair of children, one bold, one meek. The meek one shivered at her appearance, which Miss Naila felt ...

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“The Witch in the Library” by Giselle Alexandra

I stepped inside the dusty and silent library, my big sister, Miranda was beside me but it didn’t change anything. I was scared, really scared and it made me want to cry. Miranda passed me a book. " Come on scaredy-cat.” She laughs. (I don’t want to be mean but when she laughs it’s like your next to a wicked witch cackling.) I told her I wanted to get out and Miranda sighs. “Listen Melanie, Mum left Me in charge not You, ok? I whimpered, immediately regretting it. Miranda had heard me. “C...

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“Reflection and Library Books” by Michael Boquet

Just like A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, when you're a kid, boredom grows in the summer.. Parents at work all day, leaving their children to fend for themselves with no money to spend and nothing but time on their hands. It was during such a summer, many years ago, that I first fell in love with libraries.Not content to just sit in front of the television, my friends and I would bike down to the local library. The library opened mid-morning and closed at Twilight, which was perfect because we all needed to <...

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“Wells is the Answer” by Tim Law

“I am sorry!” screeched my colleague Susan. “You may NOT use language like that while you are here, this is a PUBLIC place!” Susan was dressed like a witch, green face paint, warty and the daggers she gave the pair she was addressing were straight out of a Hollywood horror. It was Halloween, a day when the staff embraced the chance to play dress ups. I’d chosen my vampire costume with a smile on my dial tha...

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“ Users’ needs” by Scott Skinner

My name is Muggs, and I’m a librarian. I work in the Walnut Creek library, which is in downtown Walnut Creek, near Civic Park. It’s within walking distance of the Walnut Creek BART Station, and we get visitors from all over the East Bay. The library, which opened in July 2010, was funded through a public-private partnership and cost $34M. It’s a 42,00 square-foot building with a children’s wing and garden, a business and career center, a technology center, a 16-seat conference room, and a 150-seat meeting room named...

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“The Librarian and the Baby” by Charlie Murphy

“Enough giggling already! This is the second time I warned you!”“I’m sorry. It's just that...”“I don't want to hear it,” Ms. Bickhaus interrupted me.“OK, we’ll stop.”“Thank you.” Ms. Bickhaus walked away.I burped again.“You're a naughty little boy,” Beth said.“Yes… I… am.” I burped.“Stop!”“Ok, I’ll stop now.”She continued working on her paper.“That girl has big boobies!” I whispered in her ear.I saw a glimmer of a smile before she covered her mouth an...

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“Chocolate and Vanilla (the sequel to "Grace Under Pressure")” by Philip Clayberg

Grace and I just barely got inside Dandridge Library before the rain really started pouring. Our hair and minidresses were mostly dry, but our backpacks were a bit damp. I know, I know. We should've brought an umbrella along. But we just wanted to have a nice walk around downtown Dandridge after school before heading to our respective homes.After we put our backpacks on the floor next to a coat rack and umbrella holder near the front doors, we looked outside, pointing at the dark sky and the flashes of lightning. Every s...

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“Only Three Weeks ” by Ella Kinnett

“I swear if I find you two… two.. hooligans making noise in this library again, then you will never hear the last of me! I am giving you both a three week suspension from the library!” The old library hag yelled at us as she marched away to go find others to howl at. What does a librarian expect? Two 15 year olds found a new comic book. It’s not like we weren't going to enjoy it. I guess people just have different ideas ...

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Start your story with a stern librarian scolding two characters for making noise in the library.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 117 stories

“A Day at the Library” by Corey Melin

“Through the Memories we Go!” by Arwen Dove

“Buried deep” by Charli Britton

“Lucky Dog” by H L McQuaid

“Beat it” by Ari Berri

“Phones Off... Or Else.” by Shannon Ruane

“Escape” by Sam Ackman

“An Old Sort of Library ” by Kathleen `Woods

“The Witch in the Library” by Giselle Alexandra

“Reflection and Library Books” by Michael Boquet

“Wells is the Answer” by Tim Law

“ Users’ needs” by Scott Skinner

“The Librarian and the Baby” by Charlie Murphy

“Chocolate and Vanilla (the sequel to "Grace Under Pressure")” by Philip Clayberg

“Only Three Weeks ” by Ella Kinnett

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Write about someone going to extreme lengths to return an overdue library book.

Write about a character who meticulously catalogs everything in their life, until something disrupts their system.

Set your story in a library, after hours.

Write about a character stumbling upon a library book that changes the course of their life, for better or worse.

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