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Sunday, 31st October 2004

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Public Libraries--Paranormal Phenomenon
Source: Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH)
Ashtabula library is still watched by deceased director
"Ethel McDowell became the head librarian when the library opened in 1903. She was by far the longest-working employee of the library, dedicating 45 years of her life to the books and readers of Ashtabula.... She died shortly after her retirement in 1968, prompting library employees and visitors to claim she haunts the old building, moving objects, dropping books and making her opinions known. 'It seems like we get more activity from her when we make a significant change such as renovation or a change in a program which she may not approve. If I was to guess I would say she is proud of her library system and does not appreciate the changes we have made,' Library Director William Tokarczyk said."
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Public Libraries--Theft
Source: Daily Item (Lynn, MA)
Lynn librarian keeps wary that books on witchcraft, astrology go missing this time of year
"The library has over 100 titles on these subjects listed in its bibliography index, but just over a dozen are currently available for borrowing. The other books were checked out by students of the black arts and never returned."

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