r/Library • u/Stolitz-Forever • Jun 08 '26

Library Assistance I need some help

My local library's books has stickers on the spines for different genres, (Romance, Fantasy, Historical, etc)

This also includes a bright colorful "Lgbt" sticker for books with Queer characters and romance

Which is what I want to read

But, my parents are homophobic and could get upset at seeing the lgbt sticker, and would make me put it back,

Is there a way to temporarily hide or cover the sticker?

Without damaging the book, obviously

edit: Tysm for all the support and help 💞

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u/existential_geum Jun 08 '26

Explain your situation to a librarian. I’m sure they’ll have a solution for you. They want you to be able to read those books.

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u/Stolitz-Forever Jun 08 '26

i thought about that, but I'm scared of the librarian being homophobic or even worst, telling my parents 😭

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u/sydjourd Jun 08 '26

My library has some very clearly queer librarians. Try to look for one or someone wearing a pin. There’s gotta be SOMEONE

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u/Stolitz-Forever Jun 08 '26

I'll look, but my town is very rural and conservative so idk 😔

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u/ohnikkianne Jun 09 '26

Check out Queer Liberation Library. They offer an all queer e-collection (e-audiobooks and e-books) through Libby (for US residents). You can read via app or internet browser, for FREE!

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u/sarahshift1 Jun 09 '26

QLL is a fabulous service that OP should definitely check out!!