150 Best Library Jokes and Puns: The Ultimate Collection for Book Lovers
Are you feeling a little shelf-ish? Maybe you just need a good book… or a laugh! We’re diving into the wonderfully witty world of library jokes and puns, where the Dewey Decimal System isn’t the only thing that’s organized.

Get ready to check out some hilarious wordplay that’s bound to be overdue for a good chuckle. From librarian humor to bookish banter, these puns are perfect for any bibliophile or anyone who appreciates a good groan-worthy joke.
So, grab your reading glasses and prepare for some page-turning hilarity. This collection of library jokes and puns is sure to be a real chapter-turner!
Best Library Jokes and Puns: The Ultimate Collection for Book Lovers
- I tried to write a book about libraries, but it had too many chapters.
- Why did the librarian break up with the book? There was no commitment!
- A book walked into a library and asked for a new spine. He said his old one was really cracking him up.
- I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
- What do you call a sad strawberry? A blueberry. I found it in the children’s section of the library.
- I’m starting a library for all the books I’ve never finished. I’m calling it the “Procrastination Collection.”
- I went to the library to look for books on paranoia, but someone told me they’re all out to get me.
- My library card expired. I guess I’m overdue for a renewal.
- A librarian walks into a bar. She says, “I’ll have a quiet one.”
- Did you hear about the librarian who fell into the card catalog? She was indexed.
- The library is a place where you can lose yourself… in a good book or maybe just the stacks.
- I asked the librarian for books about turtles. She gave me a shell-load.
- What’s a librarian’s favorite game? Hide and seek…with the Dewey Decimal system.
- My friend said he couldn’t find a specific book at the library. I told him, “Maybe it’s fiction.”
- I went to the library and asked for books about paranoia. The librarian whispered, “They’re right behind you.”
Shelf-Indulgent Library Jokes: A Humorous Guide
Looking for a laugh in the stacks? “Shelf-Indulgent Library Jokes” is your go-to guide! It’s packed with clever puns and witty one-liners, making it the perfect companion for any book lover. From overdue notices to Dewey Decimal dilemmas, this collection elevates library humor to a whole new level. Get ready…

- I tried to write a book about a broken pencil, but it was pointless.
- My attempt to organize the library was a real catalog of errors.
- Why did the student bring a ladder to the library? He heard the books were going to be on a higher shelf of knowledge.
- The librarian told me my book was overdue: I said, “But it’s a real page-turner, I couldn’t put it down!”
- I asked the librarian for books about paranoia, she whispered, “They’re right behind you!”
- What’s a librarian’s favorite type of music? Anything with a good book-beat.
- I told my friend I was reading a book about anti-gravity. He said, “That sounds uplifting.”
- My library card expired. I guess I’m overdue for a renewal of my literary adventures.
- I tried to write a novel about the Dewey Decimal System, but it was a bit too classified.
- Why did the book go to therapy? It had too many issues.
- The librarian asked me if I was enjoying my book, I said, “It’s a real page-turner!”
- I went to the library to look for books on telekinesis, but they were all checked out.
- What do you call a librarian who loves to travel? A real book-trotter, always looking for new stories to explore.
- The librarian told me to be quiet, I replied, “Okay, I’ll keep it on the down-shelf.”
- The library was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop… or a book falling off a shelf.
Dewey Decimal Puns: Laughing Through the System
Dive into the hilariously organized world of “Dewey Decimal Puns”! This collection isn’t just for librarians; it’s for anyone who appreciates a good groan-worthy joke. From classifying chuckles to cataloging guffaws, you’ll find puns that’ll have you shelving your seriousness and laughing through the system. Get ready for a literary…

- My favorite books are always checked out, it’s a real page-turner of a problem.
- I tried to write a book about a thesaurus, but I just couldn’t find the right synonyms for success.
- Why did the overdue notice feel so unwanted? It was a real rejection letter.
- The librarian was great at mediation; she knew how to handle any conflict with a good book recommendation.
- I tried to organize the library by genre, but it turned into a real classification catastrophe.
- What did the romance novel say to the mystery novel? “Let’s get to know each other, chapter by chapter.”
- My library card is my key to adventure, or at least a good nap in a quiet place.
- The reference section was having a party, it was a real source of information and fun.
- I tried to tell a joke to a book, but it just didn’t have the right binding.
- Librarians are so good at keeping secrets, they have a real talent for keeping things classified.
- Why did the self-help book go to the library? It needed to find itself.
- I asked the librarian for a book on time management, but she said it was overdue.
- My favorite part of the library is the quiet zone, it’s a real novel experience of peace.
- What did the biography say to the autobiography? “Let’s compare chapters, and see where our stories intersect.”
- The poetry section was feeling inspired, it was a real verse of creativity and emotion.
Bookish Humor: Library Jokes That Are Bound to Amuse
Need a good laugh? Dive into “Bookish Humor: Library Jokes That Are Bound to Amuse!” This collection of library jokes and puns is perfect for anyone who loves books and a good chuckle. From shushing puns to overdue-date humor, you’ll find plenty of literary laughs. Get ready to check out…

- I tried to write a novel about a bookmark, but it just didn’t have the right page-turning potential.
- Why did the book get a bad grade in history? It had too many plot holes, a real historical fiction.
- My favorite part of the library is the non-fiction section, where all the best stories are true… or at least mostly true.
- I asked the librarian if she had any books on paranoia, she whispered, “They’re all out to get you.”
- What did the overdue book say to the librarian? “I’m sorry, I just couldn’t put myself down.”
- I tried to start a book club for mystery novels, but it was a bit of a closed book, no one wanted to join.
- Why did the librarian break up with the dictionary? There was just no vocabulary between them.
- The library’s new security system is so advanced, I think it’s reading my mind… and my overdue fines.
- I was going to tell a joke about a thesaurus, but I just couldn’t find the right words for it.
- What do you call a group of books that love to travel? A novel expedition.
- My attempt to organize the library by genre resulted in a real fiction of order.
- Why was the librarian so good at solving mysteries? She always had all the right clues and the perfect book for every situation.
- I tried to write a book about the Dewey Decimal system, but it was a bit too classified, a real challenge in order.
- My favorite book is *The Invisible Man*, it always makes me feel like I’m not alone.
- What do you call a librarian who loves to dance? A real book-beat mover, always in step with the rhythm of literature.
Check-Out These Library Puns: Guaranteed to Circulate
Ready to shelve your boredom? “Check-Out These Library Puns: Guaranteed to Circulate” is your ticket to a world of literary laughter. This collection is overflowing with wordplay, from bookish banter to punny protagonists. You’ll be hooked from the first page, guaranteed to find a joke that’s just your type!

- I tried to write a book about a library, but it was too hard to find the right words, it was a real novel challenge.
- My library card said it was feeling very important: “Well, you’re about to be my key to knowledge, so you should be!”
- What do you call a book that’s always getting into trouble? A real page-turner of a problem.
- The librarian told me to stop talking in the library, I told her, “But I’m just trying to have a book-tastic time.”
- I asked the library if it was having a good day, it said, “I’m just trying to keep things quiet, it’s a real volume of peace.”
- Why did the book get a bad grade? It had too many plot holes, a real page-turner of a miss.
- The library was so quiet, you could hear a page turn, or maybe just my thoughts echoing.
- I tried to organize the library by genre, but it turned into a real classification catastrophe, I guess I needed a new system.
- What’s a librarian’s favorite type of music? Anything with a good book-beat, it’s all about the rhythm of the pages.
- My friend told me he was great at finding books, I said, “That’s a pretty solid *chapter* in your skill set.”
- I asked the librarian if she had any books about time travel, she said, “They’re all checked out, it’s a real time paradox.”
- Our trip to the library was so inspirational, it was a real *novel* experience of wonder, I’m feeling well-read.
- I’m so excited to see where my future takes me, as long as it’s not back to the library, it’s a real *degree* of freedom.
- I tried to write a song about a library, but it was too quiet, it needed a more *volume* of melody.
- The library was having a party, it was a real source of information and fun, a real chapter of celebration.
Literary Laughs: Jokes for Every Genre in the Library
Dive into “Literary Laughs,” where the Dewey Decimal system meets the punchline! Forget hushed tones; this book is packed with jokes tailored to every genre, from sci-fi silliness to historical hilarity. It’s the perfect antidote to library quiet and a guaranteed way to make even the most serious bookworm crack…

- I tried to write a mystery novel about a missing bookmark, but the plot was too thin: it just didn’t stick.
- Why did the biography get a parking ticket? It was always parked in the wrong *period*.
- A librarian walks into a bar and asks for a drink: “Make it a double, I’ve had a long *chapter*.”
- My book on anti-gravity is such a great read: I can’t seem to put it down, it’s a real page-turner.
- I went to the library to look for a book on paranoia, but they told me they were all out to get me: it was a real plot twist.
- What do you call a book that’s always getting into trouble? A real page-turner of a problem, it’s always causing a *scene*.
- Why did the romance novel break up with the thriller? It said it needed more *space* and less suspense, it was a real cliffhanger.
- My attempt to write a sci-fi novel about a sentient thesaurus was a real word-storm; it just kept changing the meaning of everything.
- I tried to explain the Dewey Decimal System to my dog, but he just kept chasing his tail: I guess it was a real *catalog* of confusion for him.
- What do you call a librarian who is also a detective? A real book-sleuth, always finding the right clues.
- I tried to tell a joke to the dictionary, but it was too wordy: it just didn’t have the right definition of funny.
- The poetry section was feeling inspired: it was a real verse of creativity and emotion, a *stanza* of wonder.
- Why did the cookbook get a bad review? It had too many half-baked ideas, it needed to find a new *recipe* for success.
- My favorite part of the library is the historical fiction section, where all the best stories are true… or at least mostly true, it’s a real *era* of discovery.
- What do you call a group of books that love to travel? A novel expedition, always searching for a new *chapter* in the world.
Overdue for a Chuckle: Library Jokes for the Ages
Need a good laugh? “Overdue for a Chuckle” is your overdue book of library jokes! Forget the Dewey Decimal System, this collection is all about decoding humor. From pun-tastic titles to librarian-themed zingers, it’s the perfect antidote to a serious day. Get ready to check out some seriously funny material!

- I tried to explain the Dewey Decimal System to my pet parrot, but it just kept squawking random numbers, it was a real bird-brained attempt at organization.
- Why did the romance novel break up with the science textbook? It said, “You’re just not my type, I need something with more *plot*.”
- I saw a book about the history of glue in the library, but I couldn’t seem to stick with it; it was a real adhesive challenge.
- Our library’s new audiobooks are so good, it’s a real *sound* investment in knowledge.
- Why did the mystery novel get a parking ticket? It was always parked in a suspenseful spot.
- I tried to organize the library by genre, but it was a real *shelf*-ish endeavor, I just couldn’t keep things in order.
- My favorite part of the library is the poetry section, it’s a real *verse* of creativity and emotion.
- The librarian told me to stop talking so loud, I whispered, “I’m just trying to *book* a good conversation.”
- The librarian said my book was overdue, I replied, “But it’s a real *page-turner*, I couldn’t put it down.”
- I tried to write a book about a library, but it was too quiet, it needed more *volume* and a louder story.
- I asked the library if it was having fun, it said, “I’m just trying to keep things *quiet*, and *well-read*.”
- The library’s new reading nook is so comfy, it’s a real *chapter* of relaxation.
- I tried to tell a joke about a library, but it was too quiet, nobody got it, it was a real *shush* moment.
- I asked the librarian for a book on time management, she said, “I’ll get it to you eventually, it’s a real *wait*-and-see situation.”
- Why did the biography get a bad review? It was too self-absorbed, it needed a more *well-rounded* perspective.
Quiet Please, But Not From Laughing: Library Jokes Unleashed
Forget shushing, get ready for giggling! “Quiet Please, But Not From Laughing” is your passport to a world of library-themed jokes and puns. This collection proves that books and humor go hand-in-hand. Expect clever wordplay, librarian-specific gags, and enough shelf-related silliness to make you shelve your serious face. Get ready…

- My attempt to organize the library by author was a real novel idea, but it ended up being a bit too chapter-matic.
- The librarian said she was feeling a bit worn out, I told her, “Well, you always carry the weight of knowledge, that’s a real page-turner of a job!”
- I tried to write a mystery novel set in a library, but the plot was too thin; it just didn’t have enough book-bones.
- What do you call a librarian who’s also a detective? A real book-sleuth, always finding the right clues in the stacks.
- I asked the librarian for a book on time management, but it was overdue, I guess it was a real chronological challenge.
- The library’s new policy on late fees is a real *fine* line between responsibility and literary chaos.
- My favorite part of the library is the fiction section: where all the best stories are made up, it’s a real page of imagination.
- I tried to make a joke about the Dewey Decimal system, but it was a bit too classified, nobody got the reference.
- The librarian told me to stop talking so loudly, I said, “But I’m just trying to *book* a good conversation!”
- What do you call a book that’s always getting into trouble? A real page-turner of a problem, it’s always causing a *scene*.
- My visit to the library was a real *book*-tastic experience; I’m feeling so much more well-read now, and a little bit sleepy.
- I tried to explain the concept of a library to my dog, but he just kept barking at the shelves, I guess it was a real *catalog* of confusion for him.
- I asked the library if it was having a good day, it said, “I’m just trying to keep things quiet, it’s a real *volume* of peace, a real *chapter* of happiness.”
- The library’s new audiobooks are so good, it’s a real *sound* investment in knowledge; I’m feeling so much more educated now.
- I tried to write a poem about a library, but it was too quiet, it needed a more *volume* of melody, a real silent situation.
Storytime Silliness: Library Jokes for All Readers
Looking for a laugh amidst the stacks? “Storytime Silliness” is your go-to guide! This book bursts with library-themed jokes and puns perfect for all ages. From Dewey Decimal doozies to bookish banter, it’s a fun way to celebrate reading and libraries. Get ready for some page-turning chuckles!

- My favorite part of the library is the graphic novel section, where all the best stories are drawn out.
- Why did the book get a bad reputation? It was always getting into trouble with the other chapters.
- I tried to write a novel about a library but the plot was just too quiet, it needed more volume.
- What do you call a librarian who’s a great dancer? A real book-beat mover, always in step with the rhythm of the pages.
- The library’s latest policy on late fees is a real check-out of my bank account.
- I asked the librarian if she had any books on paranoia, she whispered, “They’re right behind you.”
- Why did the librarian break up with the book? There was no commitment, it was a real page-turner of a disappointment.
- I tried to organize the library by genre, but it was a real shelf-ish endeavor, I just couldn’t keep things in order, it was a real classification catastrophe.
- What’s a librarian’s favorite type of story? Anything with a good plot twist and a lot of page-turning suspense.
- The library was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop… or maybe just a student’s GPA plummet.
- I went to the library and asked for a book about time travel, the librarian said, “They’re all checked out, it’s a real time paradox”.
- The reference section was having a party, it was a real source of information and fun, a real chapter of celebration.
- My library card asked if I was ready for a new adventure, I said, “I’m ready to explore the world, one book at a time”.
- What did the book say to the bookmark? “It’s great to see you again, let’s pick up where we left off, it’s a real page-turning opportunity.”
- Our trip to the library was so inspiring, it was a real novel experience of wonder, I’m feeling well-read.