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A pumpkin headed monster is telling a story to Amy at the reference desk. Monster: One time I saw a child in a library who insisted it could pick up a large large print book without help. Narration: It managed to get the book off the ground but then it fell on top of the kid. A child monster struggling to lift a heavy leather book Child: Leave me alone I'm reading." The book is on the floor , a bloody smear under it. Narration: Those were its last words. And no one paid for the bloodstained book. Amy: Again, please stop making up stories in an effort to relate to us. Title box: Not based on a true (human) story.
October 30, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Amy is on the phone at the reference desk. Amy: You're calling to renew Speed Reading for Idiots? Death, at his house, on the phone. He's on a treadmill holding a scythe talking on the phone. Death: No, not "reading." I said, "Reaping!" Death: No, no sorry, it's my fault my wife is always saying I mumble. Death: Yes, I need to renew it. Yes, or else. Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Medusa: Wait, when is your paper due? Zombie: (unintelligible) Robot interpreter: "At the beginning of my 10am class." Medusa: And you're only now looking for print resources? Zombie: (unintelligible) Robot interpreter: "Don't worry, I already wrote my paper. But yes I need sources to cite." Medusa: How did you write your paper? Zombie (pointing at his broken head): (unintelligible) Robot interpreter: "From my head." Medusa: I really can't help at this point, so good luck. Zombie: (unintelligible) Robot interpreter: Oh I shouldn't translate that directly. But it's insulting the taste of your brain. Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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There's a book floating in front of the devil, between him and Amy (behind the reference desk) Devil: Tell me how much I owe you. Amy: Not a thing. Devil: But it's late! So I must be punished. Amy: We did away with late fees. You wouldn't believe how much time we're saving. Now the book is on fire. Amy: And the community of monsters...loves..it... The book has been reduced to floating ashes. Devil: Now what do I owe you? Amy: Your grand total will depend on whether or not the fire suppression system goes off. Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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At the reference desk, Amy is on the phone. Medusa the manager is behind her. Phone: Could you read those rules to me again in a really stern voice? Amy: I can try. Amy: "Library patrons are expected to be respectful of staff, other patrons, property --" Phone (interrupting): You don't sound threatening enough. Amy: Threatening enough for what? Phone: Is there someone else there I can talk to? Medusa has the phone. A Medusa: If you're the monster who called my office earlier today, you're going to wish I had turned you to stone. Phone: Hello again! Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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There's a fly mom standing near a kid fly reading a book on the floor. Mom: She loves books too much. Amy: I'm sure it's just a phase. Mom: She's always reading. She barely shows an interest in human waste. Amy: I'm not sure I can help with - The kid fly interrupts by vomiting on the book it's reading. Kid: Oh yum, another book about horses! The kid is shlorfing the book with its snout. Mom: Please don't help her find anything she'll enjoy more. Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Mummy: I need help setting up my phone. Dragon: Sure thing! Mummy hands over a very old fashioned phone. Dragon (laughing fire): Do you want me to help set up your email? Or show you how to watch videos? Mummy: Don't be ridiculous. I just want help turning down the ringer's volume. Dragon: Oh, sorry. Title box: Based on a true (human) story.
October 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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October 7, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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It's October, so it's Fiends of the Library time again! And this month they're all based on true (human) stories.

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Amy is offering Bigfoot a snack. Amy: I'm sorry someone stole your shoes. Would a few cookies help? Now she's offering her pink high tops. Amy: How about if you try mine on for size? The shoes only fit on Bigfoot's big toes. Amy (off panel): Don't worry, I'm just glad you're feeling better! Amy: Do we have anything in lost and found my size? Medusa, behind Amy, is holding two green feet / calves with bones sticking out of them. Medusa: Just these feet. But I'm not sure they go with your outfit.
October 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Medusa: I want you to know I'm impressed with how well you fit in with our staff. And you're amazing with our patrons! I know it can't always be easy for a human here. Human: Well I'm still afraid of tentacles and ovipositors. Medusa: That's a little anthro-centric. Medusa: Do you want to see if inhuman resources has any training that would help? Human: Sure, if it will help me get over my fear of mandibles. Medusa: I'm so happy you didn't say "snakes".
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Monster: I need help deciding on a city to destroy. Monster: It should be a mid-sized place with lots of power lines and substations. And stompable brick buildings. Monster: I'd prefer somewhere without any libraries or bookstores. Human (off-panel): Oh thanks that's very considerate. Monster: You're happy that I don't like the taste of burning paper? Human: I am. That's still a win for us.
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Dragon: Fast zombies or slow zombies? Human: Slow zombies every time! Dragon: Because you're afraid for your brains? Human: There's that. And I like how carefully the slow ones read. Fast Zombie: Needmorenewbooks! Now! Dragon: Oh go read something. Human: We're expecting new books from cataloging any day now.
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Human Patron: I just joined and I'm here for the Friends of the Library meeting. Medusa: You mean the "Fiends" of the Library meeting? Human: Oh, I thought it said "Friends." Medusa: Don't worry, it's totally fun anyway. Vampire: Come, I will show you the way. We have many red beverages to share. Human: I hope you mean merlot? Vampire: You humanoids are the funniest.
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Ghost: Don't mind him, he's the ghost of libraries past! Human: He looks pretty unhappy. Ghost: He's just constipated. They didn't get bathroom breaks way back when. Human: You seem relaxed. Ghost: Because I'm the ghost of libraries present! And these are the best days for libraries ever! Human: But what about all the problems we have? Ghost: They're nothing compared to what you're going to be dealing with in a few years!
October 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Dragon: I haven't seen you in a while, Nessie! Nessie: Ha ha. Well you'll be seeing much more of me! I'm making a comeback. Nessie: I'm determined to get past all the controversy. Who knew jokes about big government could cause a monster so much trouble? Nessie: Next year I've got a book full of dysfunctional family stories coming out from a major publisher. Nessie: And my one-monster show should be streaming next month.
October 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Dinosaur: I also need a library card. Here's my ID. Human: You have fangs in this photo! Dinosaur: Just a fashion statement. Human: You're an herbivore, right? Dinosaur: Mostly. Human: What about - ? Dinosaur: Don't ask about the mullet. I was in a dark period.
October 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Human: Thanks for filling out the library card application! / Now I just need some form of ID. Spectre: I don't have one. Human: Has your photo ever appeared in a newspaper? A fringe newsletter? Spectre: Does the library punish us for staying out of sight? Human: We can use an internet rumor, maybe one with a sketch, or even just a vague description in an old print document. Spectre: Why do you require me to leave living witnesses just so I can check out DVDs?
October 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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October is Fiends of the Library time! (You can catch up on all previous Fiends strips at librarycomic.com/character/fi... (in reverse chronological order))
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Goatman: I'm looking for your goat-sucker erotica. Dragon: Sorry? Goatman: Where can I find romances involving goat-suckers? Dragon: I'll be happy to help you find those! Goatman: I'm a little embarrassed. Dragon: No need to be! I'm here to help. Goatman: I'm only looking for stories of consensual relationships. They need to be steamy. Dragon: You may need to judge them by their covers. Or skim them a bit.
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM