As an avid library goer, I have seen many interesting types of people and have gotten to know the typical library crowd. In all the times that I've been to the library, I have noticed that people tend to fall into one of seven categories. Here are the seven people that you will see at the library every time you go, no matter what day or time it is.
1. The Napper
This person is to the point of exhaustion where they will sleep in public, and they do not care at all. They'll sleep at a table, a desk, on a couch or chair, anywhere. They've most likely pulled an all-nighter and are past the point where coffee can keep them awake. I've even seen someone sleeping on the floor of a study room one time. I don't get how people can just fall asleep in public with no worries, but I guess if you are that tired you no longer care about others judging you.
2. The Chatter
Every single time I go to the library, someone is on the phone. In fact, I'm writing this article from the library right now, and the person next to me is talking on the phone. This can be annoying, especially if you are in a study area and have a lot of work to do. These aren't short phone calls either; I've witnessed some that have gone on for well over an hour. It can get so irritating.
3. The Conversationalists
These people are the absolute worst. They have loud conversations in designated study or quiet areas. It's a quiet floor or area for a reason! If you want to talk to your friends or are working on a group project, please get a study room or go to a section where it's acceptable to talk. No amount of dirty looks from everyone around them can get them to stop either; they are totally unaware of how rude they are being. Don't be this person, ever.
4. The Concentrator
This person is determined to get their work done. Headphones in, typing or writing furiously, and not looking up at all, no matter what is going on around. They aren't taking any breaks; they have no time to. I am jealous of the amount of discipline this person has. Most likely they have just started studying and aren't brain dead yet, or they have procrastinated on everything and need to get work done in record time. However, there is a chance this person is just feeling super motivated that day.
5. The Procrastinator
The opposite of the concentrator. This person can be seen on social media, texting, watching funny YouTube videos-anything but studying. This person fools themselves into thinking that by going to the library they will accomplish a lot of work, but in reality, the exact opposite happens. You know this person will later regret goofing off and start to panic about the mountain of work they managed to put off until the day it's due.
6. The Stresser
What the procrastinator will eventually turn into. This person has a lot of work today and they are not handling it well at all. Often seen with multiple papers and textbooks sprawled on the desk (often involving math or science) and a coffee within arms reach. The stresser can be seen face-palming, looking around panicked, rubbing their forehead, or on the verge of tears. They will likely end up pulling an all-nighter and turning into the napper.
7. The Rock Star
This person is having the time of their life jamming out to music. Their headphones are in, the volume is all the way up, and they may even be head bopping or toe tapping a little. In fact, their music is so amazing that they feel the need to share it with the world by playing it loud enough so everyone sitting around them can hear. The best part is they are always playing the music that you love the most; you don't even need to listen to your music because you can just listen to what is coming out of their headphones!
