Introduction
Libraries are quiet places filled with knowledge and wisdom, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also be the source of some uproarious laughter! In this compilation, we’ve gathered 103+ side-splitting jokes about libraries that will tickle your funny bone.
Whether you’re a bookworm, a librarian, or just someone who appreciates a good laugh, these jokes are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, grab a seat in the reading nook, and let’s dive into the world of library humor!
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Library Laughter
1. Why did the librarian get kicked out of the party? Because they couldn’t stop shushing everyone!
2. What do you call a librarian who’s good at basketball? A dribble-ian!
3. Why did the book go to therapy? Because it had too many issues!
4. What do you call a librarian who’s a stand-up comedian? A pun-dit!
5. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
6. Why don’t librarians ever get into arguments? Because they always keep things in check-out!
7. How do librarians party? They throw bookshelf parties!
8. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of music? Heavy metal…bookends!
9. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they heard the books were high on the shelves!
10. What do you call a librarian who loves to surf? A bookmarker!
11. Why did the librarian win an award? Because they always knew how to check out!
12. Why do librarians make great detectives? Because they always know when something’s overdue!
13. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of candy? Book-lick!
14. How do librarians organize a space party? They planet!
15. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to go to the next chapter!
16. Why did the librarian break up with their calculator? Because they thought it was too one-dimensional!
17. What do you call a librarian who tells jokes? A stand-up book!
18. Why don’t librarians ever get lost? Because they always follow the Dewey Decimal System!
19. What’s a librarian’s favorite fruit? A library-ache!
20. Why was the librarian always calm? Because they knew how to keep their cool!
21. Why did the librarian become a gardener? Because they wanted to help things grow, just like their love for books!
22. Why did the librarian start a band? Because they wanted to put their books on the best-seller list!
23. What do you call a librarian who loves to cook? A recipe-reader!
24. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to take reading to a whole new level!
25. Why did the book go to the therapist? Because it had too many unresolved issues!
26. Why was the librarian always happy? Because they knew how to turn the page on a bad day!
27. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of movie? Anything with “book” in the title!
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Library Humor Gems
28. Why did the librarian take a nap at work? Because they wanted to read between the lines!
29. What do you call a librarian who loves to dance? A hip-hop-shelf!
30. Why don’t librarians ever play hide and seek? Because they always get found in the stacks!
31. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they heard it was a best-seller!
32. What’s a librarian’s favorite board game? Check-outers!
33. Why did the librarian bring a broom to the library? Because they wanted to sweep through the pages!
34. What do you call a librarian who’s always in a hurry? A quick-ster!
35. Why did the librarian get locked out of the library? Because they lost their “key words”!
36. What’s a librarian’s favorite insect? The bookworm!
37. Why did the librarian become a gardener? Because they wanted to help the knowledge tree grow!
38. Why did the librarian go to the doctor? Because they had a bad case of “shhh-itis”!
39. What’s a librarian’s favorite place to travel? The reference desk-tination!
40. Why don’t librarians ever get tired? Because they know how to “book” their energy!
41. Why did the librarian always carry a pencil behind their ear? In case they needed to draw a line between the pages!
42. What do you call a librarian who loves to solve mysteries? A Clue-card cataloger!
43. Why don’t librarians ever lose at chess? Because they’re always thinking several moves ahead!
44. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of bread? Well-read!
45. Why did the librarian bring a backpack to work? Because they wanted to carry the knowledge with them!
46. What do you call a librarian’s pet dog? A bookworm!
47. Why don’t librarians ever get sunburned? Because they always have their noses in books, not in the sun!
48. What’s a librarian’s favorite kind of tree? A library!
49. Why did the librarian become a gardener? Because they loved to “book” a good plot!
50. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to reach new heights of knowledge!
51. What do you call a librarian who loves to fish? A book-worm!
52. Why did the librarian go to the beach? To catch some “beach reads”!
53. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of shoe? Book-strap sandals!
54. Why don’t librarians ever get lost in the forest? Because they always know how to follow the plot!
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Quietly Funny Libraries
55. What do you call a librarian who’s also a musician? A bibliophile!
56. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to elevate their reading!
57. What’s a librarian’s favorite kind of soup? Alphabet!
58. Why did the librarian start a gardening club? Because they wanted to encourage “book growth”!
59. What do you call a librarian who’s also a detective? Sherlock Books!
60. Why did the librarian become a barber? Because they loved cutting “book” bangs!
61. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of sandwich? A book club sandwich!
62. Why did the librarian become a pilot? Because they wanted to soar through the pages!
63. What do you call a librarian who loves to cook Italian food? A pasta-page turner!
64. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they heard the books had a “shelf” life!
65. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of weather? Dewey!
66. Why did the librarian become a gardener? Because they wanted to grow knowledge from the ground up!
67. What do you call a librarian who’s always in a hurry? A “check-it-out” enthusiast!
68. Why don’t librarians ever get sunburned? Because they have “book” skin!
69. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of pasta? Book-etini!
70. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to climb the ranks!
71. What do you call a librarian who loves to bake? A bookie!
72. Why did the librarian become a chef? Because they could always “read” the recipes!
73. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of dance? The “book”y-woogie!
74. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “ascend” to new knowledge!
75. What do you call a librarian who loves to travel? A “book”ing agent!
76. Why did the librarian start a knitting club? Because they wanted to “weave” stories!
77. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of dessert? Book-lava cake!
78. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to reach the pinnacle of wisdom!
79. What do you call a librarian who’s a huge fan of the beach? A “shore” reader!
80. Why did the librarian become a pilot? Because they wanted to “book” flights!
81. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of pet? A bookmark!
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Jokes in the Library
82. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “rise” above the rest!
83. What do you call a librarian who loves to cook Mexican food? A taco-dewey-l!
84. Why did the librarian start a knitting club? Because they wanted to “purl” of wisdom!
85. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of pie? Paperback!
86. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “elevate” their knowledge!
87. What do you call a librarian who’s a fan of magic tricks? A “book” of spells!
88. Why did the librarian start a gardening club? Because they wanted to “cultivate” ideas!
89. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of salad? Book-choy!
90. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “climb” to success!
91. What do you call a librarian who loves to paint? A “brush” with knowledge!
92. Why did the librarian become a chef? Because they wanted to “cook” up some great stories!
93. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of coffee? Bookpresso!
94. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “ascend” to the top of the reading list!
95. What do you call a librarian who loves to travel? A “book”ing explorer!
96. Why did the librarian become a pilot? Because they wanted to “take off” into the world of knowledge!
97. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of ice cream? Book-olates and cream!
98. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “rise” to the occasion!
99. What do you call a librarian who loves to play cards? A “book”ie!
100. Why did the librarian start a knitting club? Because they wanted to “stitch” together a great community!
101. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of pasta? Book-spaghetti!
102. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “climb” to new literary heights!
103. What do you call a librarian who loves to sing? A “book”aroke enthusiast!
104. Why did the librarian become a chef? Because they loved creating “book” appetizers!
105. What’s a librarian’s favorite type of tree? A library oak!
106. Why did the librarian bring a ladder to the library? Because they wanted to “escalate” their reading!
107. What do you call a librarian who’s always on time? A “punctual” page-turner!
108. Why did the librarian start a gardening club? Because they wanted to “root” for books!
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Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of library jokes as much as we enjoyed putting them together. Laughter is a universal language, and even in the quietest corners of a library, a good joke can brighten anyone’s day.
Whether you plan to share these jokes with your fellow bookworms or keep them in your mental collection, remember that libraries aren’t just for serious reading—they’re also for serious fun!
FAQs
Can I share these library jokes with my friends?
Absolutely! These jokes are meant to be shared and enjoyed. Laughter is contagious, so spread the joy!
Are these jokes suitable for kids?
Most of the jokes are family-friendly, but a few might require a bit more understanding. Use your discretion with younger audiences.
Where can I find more library humor?
You can always ask your local librarian for a recommendation, or simply explore humor books in your library’s collection. Online sources and joke websites are also great places to discover more jokes about libraries and books.