Shelved

Replacement computers arrive for the Jameson branch of the Metropolitan Public Library and Branch Head Wendy Yarmouth discovers they are hand-me-downs; Howard Tutt arrives at Jameson Library and finds it falls far below his expectations.

Howard creates a list of improvements and invites a local contrarian podcaster to see how well the branch is doing, but the library goes viral when things fall apart; Wendy creates an awkward situation for herself.

Bryce objects to a drag queen storytime reader prompting sensitivity training for all staff. Things get awkward between Howard and Sheila.

Wendy’s 'Women's Appreciation Shelf' struggles with intersectionality. Bryce erects a 'Men's Shelf' while Jaq and Alvin squabble about art.

Howard, Jaq, and Bryce compete in a book push to win a paid day off. Wendy panics when Unhoused Wendy locks herself in the bathroom.

Jaq finds her fave author’s new book problematic. Bryce visits a patron about a lost book. Wendy downplays the branch to get donations.