Quirky Encounters

Man in corner laughing with eyes closed, possible hyperventilating.

Quite elderly with cane.

Patron asked me to check on him.

Seemed annoyed with me.

Hello, are you okay?

Annoyed response of affirmation.

Yes? Just checking.

Moments late he proceeded to take a chair from one of the computer terminals and wheel it around with stack on the seat. His personal shopping cart. He has then THREW them on the circulation counter and walked away leaving the chair.

I guess he just has a breathing problem. That sucks.

Also, a nine-year old girl approached the desk.

Does the library have really old movies?

Yes, do you have one in mind?

Really old....

Ok.

Star Wars Episode 6.

I feel soo sooo old.

Wild red hair, leathery face, woman perched on scooter peering at me...

What'ya gotta do to take this newspaper outside while I smoke a cigarette?

Uh, sorry they have to stay inside (never mind the fire hazard!)

How about a magazine, they can be checked out?

Sure, I'm waiting for a friend, just need somth'n to look at.

Strong southern accent.

This is the same woman who moments earlier amazed me by zooming into the library at high speeds on an electric scooter and didn't even stop when yanking the bathroom key smoothly off the hook and sharply rounding the corner to the bathroom. That's skill!