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Second Act Library

/sekənd/ /akt/ /ˈlīˌbrerē,ˈlīb(ə)rē/
noun, phrase

1. A term used to define a horror trope -- the period of a horror film (most often occurring in the latter half of the Second Act) where the hero/es research their foe/s in an effort to become more equally matched and equipped to battle them in the Final Act. Coined by screenwriter Kimberley Elizabeth.

eg. ~ Copyright-safe Google searches, Wikipedia scouring, Newspaper clippings, Microfiche scanning, and trips to the - you guessed it - Library.
When the characters of I Know What You Did Last Summer go to Billy Blue's sister's house and look through that yearbook, it was a total Second Act Library moment.
by Kimmi Kill Zombie March 2, 2021
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memorial library

A Memorial Library could be viewed as a library established to remind people of the works of a person in form of archival documents, e.g. texts, books, paper both published and unpublished and other items or materials at the demise of a person in his honor.
You can find the Late Professor Ayodele Tella's work on homeopathy in his Memorial Library
by T'LA April 17, 2016
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Library Nazi

A librarian who is strict and hot tempered.
Librarian: "Hey whisper or shut up thisisa library people are trying to study, don't make me tell you twice!" Studentsays toother student. "Wow Mrs. B is one hard ass library nazi!"
by Posh-Yoshi Spleventy-Five November 4, 2014
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Friends of Serra Mesa Library

A sociable organization that's an awesome place to volunteer and make friends while getting the best deals on books. Common misconceptions of being mean, conniving, rude and extremely well-read (this part is true and makes them dangerous).
Friend 1: Let's contribute to society and volunteer for Friends of Serra Mesa Library

Friend 2: Can I just support by buying their books and throwing money at them?

Friend 1: Yes.
by SMFOL November 23, 2021
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library wifi

When the connection is Instagram live-video freezing, pixelated, lagging, all around bad.
Brad, your video is freezing, are you on the library WiFi?
by AP17 April 30, 2020
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library

joe: did you hear that chad just visited the library

mama: aint no way

*the next day
Chad's father: what have you become son, *pulls out a minigun from fortnite*
by iWillComeForYouPoo3003 August 13, 2022
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hicks underground library

Hicks Underground Library is a place at Purdue University. From the outside it looks small but is actually quite large inside, much like the TARDIS from the show Doctor Who. Its is a popular place for students to go and study with friends.
Student 1: Have you ever been to Hicks Underground Library?

Student 2: What do you mean, 'have I been there'? I practically live in that place!
by That Guy from Purdue September 27, 2017
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