5 Haunted Libraries Where the Dead Still Read
Libraries are often associated with a sense of calm. And indeed, libraries are supposed to be quiet, but in some places, the silence feels… unnatural. Sometimes, just sometimes, you might feel like someone is watching you while you are deep in a book. And as people claim, these sensations aren’t just tricks that your mind plays on you. They are real! Throughout history, certain libraries have gained a reputation for being haunted by ghostly figures that roam around the shelves. Some believe these spirits are past scholars who refuse to leave. If you’re someone who would like to explore stories and even check out the haunted secrets of libraries along with books, here are 5 haunted libraries for you. Even though students still adore preparing their assignments in ancient libraries, nowadays they can easily use modern technology or even an essay writing service to simplify the process. But things were different over 300 years ago when Marsh’s Library was founded in Ireland. It is known to be the oldest free public library existing in Ireland. Marsh, who used to be an archbishop, got the idea of creating a library while he was working at Trinity College. According to stories, his niece, whose name was Grace Marsh and who would usually help with cleaning his house, ran away and left a note for Marsh at the library. His ghost supposedly haunts the library while searching for the alleged letter. Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, England, and is under the care of the United Kingdom’s National Trust. The library was handed down to this charity organization in 1960 by Robert Wyndham Ketton-Crember when the library was in his inheritance. This place is surrounded by beautiful gardens so it looks quite enjoyable to visit, though it is said that this place is haunted. Felbrigg Hall is rumored to be haunted by Wyndham’s ghost. The history says that he died in a fire while attempting to save some books from another library. The viewers have witnessed his ghost sometimes appear in Felbrigg Hall to read whatever he tried to save. Hutchinson Public Library is located in Kansas and is famous for being haunted by the ghost of Ida Day Holzapfel. She used to work here for quite some time on and off and later she left to work in California as a librarian. Shortly after this, she passed away in a car accident. The stories say that Holzapfel was a very dedicated employee and loved her work. On the day of Halloween in 1975, her ghost was noticed at the library. Even after this incident, the people who worked there claimed they could see her, hear her ghost sometimes, and feel her presence. Morelia Public Library is a library of Universidad Michoacana de San Nicholas de Hidalgo. It was built in 1930 and it is a very important facility, as you can find some of the important Mexican antique objects as well as mesmerizing art. In an interview with the BBC in 2010, the staff of the library talked about the ghosts that have appeared here throughout the time, noticed by them and visitors as well. These ghosts tend to mess around with the library’s equipment, like turning on the machines. It was even mentioned that one of the employees had been touched by a ghost. The city of Kolkata is known for having many haunted locations and the National Library of India belongs to one of them. It is a gathering place for all the materials that were written or printed, even by foreigners in different languages. The history of this library goes all the way back to the 1800s. There are rumors that a lot of different ghosts have appeared in this library during its existence. It has also been mentioned that a creepy secret chamber had been discovered where no one dared to enter for the last 200 years. There are many guesses as to what might be inside, but it remains a mystery to be solved. As you can see, libraries might hide much more secrets than what is hidden in their book collections. While it can be dangerous to even step into a haunted library, these 5 places can be an unforgettable experience for knowledge seekers with a taste for the eerie. If you’re drawn to both history and the supernatural, these five haunted libraries should definitely be on your must-visit list.  But prepare yourself because some stories may follow you long after you leave. Copyright Statement: Unless explicitly stated, all stories published on Creepypasta.com are the property of (and under copyright to) their respective authors, and may not be narrated or performed under any circumstance.