Libraries and librarians in fiction

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Libraries and librarians are recurring elements in fiction . [1] Below is a list of notable fictional literary works, films and television episodes that are set, wholly or partially, in a library or in which a librarian features prominently. The year refers to the original release date of the work.

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Books and comics

(Alphabetized by author's surname)

Film and stage

(Alphabetical by series or title)

Games

(Alphabetized by series or title)

Television

(Alphabetical by series, then chronological by episode)

Other

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