Who You Gonna Call ... HPL Ghostbusters?!

STAFF CONTRIBUTOR:
Kasey Weiland, Public Services Librarian

One question that librarians frequently get is "What is the history of my house?" This is a big question with a lot of follow up to narrow down what they're really looking for. Usually this is just to find old photographs, learn about the construction, find out who lived in the home, or, even sometimes, to find out who's haunting the house. Those are my favorite house history questions! It requires using multiple sources, digging through numerous databases, and usually leads to many dead ends (pun intended). 

Now, actually interacting with a ghost—that is out of the realm of questions most librarians can answer. Luckily, we have lots of books on the topic and even some items in the Library of Things that might assist you in your hunt! Whether it's our EMF Meter or Infrared Thermometer, or a Ghost Hunting kit we can get from area libraries. 

In fact, it's something library staff should probably consider looking into, as Hedberg Public Library has had its share of haunted sightings. From construction workers spotting a figure while renovating the library during the Transformation or the books that have flown off the shelf in front of staff, there seems to be good reason to search further! 

Maybe staff can learn some tips and tricks (or share their stories!) at one of our upcoming programs?