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25 Gift Ideas for a Librarian

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These are perfect gifts to get a librarian in your life, or maybe just your favourite librarian. After all, they have “stacks” of information for you. Full disclosure: my day job is librarian. Which means all these gift ideas for a librarian are real-life librarian approved!

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Fun Gift Ideas for a Librarian or Library Technician

Most librarians I know are fun and enjoy a good joke and silly gift – which is how I chose these gift ideas for a librarian. They’re not just good for the librarians in your life, they’re also fantastic ways to say thank you to a particularly impactful public library worker or school librarian in your life.

I Will Dewey Decimate You Shirt

I Will Dewey Decimate You Shirt

Librarians love a good pun, and this one is probably one of the better ones. Sometimes people just need to be dewey decimated.

Color and Activity Book for Librarians: Or anybody who has worked at a library

Librarian Coloring Book

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This coloring and activity book is for librarians, or anyone who’s worked at a library. The activities are bound to give them a laugh, too.

Out of Print Library Card Pouch Natural

Library Card Pouch

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This pouch is the perfect place for them to keep their library card (or change). This one is styled like a old-school library check out card.

Etwoa's Bookshelf Infinity Scarf Circle Scarf Loop Scarf, Brown, Large

Book Infinity Scarf

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This book-printed scarf is sure to delight any librarian. Best of all it’s lightweight so she can wear it to work for maximum library fashion.

Librarians Like To 793.2: Blank Lined Journal

Librarian Notebook

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This notebook says “Librarians like to 793.2 which for all you non librarians out there is the dewey decimal call number for “party”.

Paddywax Candles Library Collection Jane Austen Soy Wax Candle, 6.5-Ounce (Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine)

Author Scented Candle

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Have you ever wondered what kind of scent matches Charles Dickens? These candles are themed to popular classical fiction authors.

Vintage book stack polymer clay hand sculpted miniature necklace

Vintage Book Necklace

This handmade necklace is sure to delight a librarian. It has a stack of vintage books and a key on a bronzed chain. So cute.

Banned Book Dealer Static Cling

Banned Book Dealer Static Cling

Are you or someone you know a librarian who doesn’t always play by the rules? Show the world who you really are with these quirky and awesome static clings!

Funny Book Worm Brain Booktrovert Bookalohic Librarian Tote Bag

Book Worm Brain Bag

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Ever wonder what your librarian is thinking? This brain really says it all.

GIANTmicrobes Bookworm Plush – Learn About Science, Microbes, Books and Worms with This Adorable Gift for Friends, Family, Readers, Librarians, Scientists, Bibliophiles, Insect Fans and Nature Lovers

Book Worm Giant Microbe

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It’s cute, it’s cuddly, it’s… Get it away from the books!

Acrimet Metal Bookends Design Series (Heavy Duty) (White Bookend with Gold Design) (1 Pair Pack)

Bookends

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These bookends are too real for anyone who likes to read. We all have those piles: to read, to read again. And we always seem to end up reading again before getting to the new stuff…

See also: Best Nerdy Bookends Gifts

Cufflinks Miniature Book

There are some male librarians out there (like me) and these cufflinks make for a fantastic “guy” gift.

I still believe in fairy tales necklace

Still Believe In… Pendant

Another dewey joke: I still believe in 398.2. Yep, this one means fairy tales.

I Cannot Live Without Books. Thomas Jefferson. Ceramic Wall plaques Handmade in The USA for Over 30 Years.

I Cannot Live Without Books Desk Sign

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Your librarian always needs more things for their desk, so why not get this desk sign. It works on so many different levels: because they like to read, and because books pay their bills. Clever.

Gift Ideas for Book Club Members Librarians Readers Quote T-Shirt

Librarian Shirt

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All the things that make up a librarian in one shirt. It’s good to see your local librarian is 100% organic.

Introverted but Willing to Discuss Spicy Books Sweatshirt

Introverted Book Lover Sweat Shirt

This is the kind of thing your favorite librarian would totally glow once they saw – at least if they’re into spicy romance books, anyway. Give them something to let everyone know they’re always willing to talk about their favorite books! 

Read Banned Books Magnet

Magnets

Magnets are great because they stick to the metal book carts.

Librarian Humor Mug - Silence Tea Cup - Library Aide Helper Volunteer

Silence Mug

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Librarians drink a lot of coffee. Get them some kind of coffee delivering vessel related to their profession; because you can never have too many coffee mugs.

Librarian on the Roof! A True Story

Librarian on the Roof Book

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This book contains the true story of a librarian who lived on a roof for an entire week in order to raise money for a children’s section.

Dewey Decimal System - Art Print

Dewey Decimal Poster

This art print is kind of practical, as well as looking awesome. It’s always handy to have the major Dewey categories listed on the wall.

Librarian Party T-Shirt

Librarian Party T-Shirt

Most librarians I know are left-leaning but they’re still going to get a kick out of this parody t-shirt. I know I want one!

Book Lovers Writer Librarian Teacher Parent Love to Read Reader Gift Box Basket Birthday Christmas - High Caliber Mug, Retro Library Memo Cards, Premium Coffee & Tea, More! - Prime For Women Men

Gift Set

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If you’re really not sure what to get your librarian this gift basket covers all the bases. Always an excellent choice!

Library Card Pillows

Library Card Pillow

I love how colorful these library card pillows are! Sure, library cards are just scanned nowadays and everything is in a database, but these pillows are a great nod to libraries of the past. They’d be nice in a librarian’s home or somewhere in the library!

Exploding Kittens Presents Really Loud Librarians - Fast-Paced Board Games for Adults and Kids Age 8 and Up, Perfect Family Night Fun & Parties, Word-Shouting Family Games, Easy to Learn Outdoor Games

Really Loud Librarians Game

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From the makers of Exploding Kittens, Really Loud Librarians is a hilarious party game that has you shouting our words quickly and loudly. Word knowledge and quick thinking is key to winning this game making it a perfect game for librarians to enjoy. (Quite apty considering the game’s name.)

Genuine Fred Magic Sprout, Mini-Mushroom Bookmarks - Set of 4 - Two Sizes & Colors - Soft, Flexible Silicone - Fun Stocking Stuffer, Gift for Book Lovers, Teachers, Back to School - Cottagecore Decor

Fun Bookmarks

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Although some might say bookmarks are for quitters the truth is most librarians can’t get enough of them. Trust me, they’re always apprecaited – especially if you get something fun like these mushroom ones.

It’s not hard to please a librarian: We love books, organization, and… Cats? Oh, and all these gift ideas for a librarian too!

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