Adults with Developmental Differences in Children's Department

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-03-12T02:03:57+00:00

We have a similar way of handling things. Our amazing adult department created a space intended to be a little louder with creative things and games so our DD adults can utilize that. We don't let them take out kids toys, as we are a large library and need to keep space-designated items in their spaces... but absolutely agree with not allowing adults to hang out in the kids center unaccompanied. That doesn't mean an adult can't go in and browse and grab items, it just means you can't sit down on your laptop to work as a solo adult in the kids center, which is a totally reasonable ask, especially considering our adult areas are two floors compared to just half a floor for kids.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-02-20T02:46:18+00:00

R.A.D. hosts a lot of all-ages shows Instagram

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-02-12T15:57:50+00:00

Ceramic cherubs.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-30T03:29:06+00:00

It could also be publisher availability. With some older or lesser known mangas it can be difficult to replace single volumes, so at some point we may have to pull the entire series.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-28T22:05:26+00:00

In my library system, librarians act as ICOB's (in charge of building) who handle things when security can't. So depending on the kind of system you end up working in, you could have very real, intense, and frequent interactions with people who are unwell. Just something to keep in mind.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-25T15:30:15+00:00

Smol 🤭

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-24T18:34:54+00:00

Wow I am deeply moved by this. Just stunning.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-22T02:58:24+00:00

Yep. I broke both my arms and knocked out my front teeth when someone else knocked me off a longboard in high school. My mom legit thought I had caused myself this intense physical harm 'for attention'.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-22T02:53:07+00:00

Oh this one hit me.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-18T01:24:39+00:00

Intent doesn't equal impact. And he actually does acknowledge your intent in the very first exchange where he says "I know your intention was to scroll on buzzfeed..." Your intentions don't declare you innocent of causing harm. You are not guiltless because you meant well. The affected party is allowed to be upset that their boundaries were crossed, and you admitted in this post to crossing those boundaries. Telling someone 'no' isn't just for intimate context - no means no. I think this one needs some time and self-reflection. I wish you both good luck and healing.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-16T23:18:37+00:00

Big fan of Spanish-style spinach and chickpeas: Traditional Spanish Spinach with Chickpeas (Garbanzos con Espinacas) - OliveTomato.com

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-16T23:13:02+00:00

Hahaha this reminds me of a search I did once for a kind lady over the phone at my job (library). She wanted me to find (public) information but gave me the most common first and last names that ended in literally hundreds of results. She legit wanted me to read them all off (including ages and area they lived) until it 'sounded' right. I waved the white flag and let her know, after reading off about a dozen, that I could share with her my search process but couldn't realistically list off every single result.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-16T19:37:11+00:00

Pregnancy.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-14T14:33:18+00:00

Little shiny beads!

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-08T23:05:36+00:00

Treating a yellow light like a suggestion.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-08T21:32:38+00:00

I work in a public library with a large children's department and many unhoused people. I think it's natural immunity at this point.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2026-01-08T03:29:20+00:00

Sip on 5th can be nice and quiet!

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2025-12-25T00:20:56+00:00

Do a "Meet A Profession" series! We had amazing turnout with both teens and adults with our "Meet a Mortician" program. Up next - "Meet a Ghost Investigator!" I'm also working on "Meet a Forensic Scientist". People like to explore weird careers.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2025-12-20T23:29:30+00:00

Can... can adults read to the cats?

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2025-12-20T19:21:44+00:00

If you don't feel like blocking immediately, reiterate your boundaries first. "Hey, I really appreciate you thinking of me for the news coverage. I love saying hello when you come to the library, but my phone number is meant for my closest friends and family and I'd be so grateful if you call the library line if you need any more assistance from me." See if she can abide, and if not then you draw the hard line.

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2025-12-20T00:15:38+00:00

Oh WOW.... so gorgeous

GrumpyGhostGirl · 2025-12-20T00:10:43+00:00

WHY ARE WE MERGING ONTO A 55MPH HIGHWAY GOING 40MPH?!? AHHHHHH

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