South Island library bucking ‘boring’ label with quirky videos

South Island library bucking ‘boring’ label with quirky videos

When you think libraries; green screens, comedy and film spoofs wouldn't be the first things that come to mind.

But Invercargill City Library is bucking the trend and gained international attention with its quirky and hilarious videos.

They are attempting to break the stigma of boring libraries with boring librarians and have developed quite a reputation in trying to do so.

Their most popular effort, synchronised shelving, has gained 600,000 views and it even spawned a bloopers real.

The South Islanders want their creativity to carry on, drive customer engagement and hopefully more people through the door.

Story went to meet the team who no longer cares for the stereotype.

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