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Bees shut down your A.C. Hunter Library. Seriously.

Deirdre Molloy-Waddleton — St. John's Morning Wire correspondent
Deirdre Molloy-Waddleton St. John's · St. John's Morning Wire

Your library is closed because of *what*, b'y?

Whaddya at, b'y — this is St. John's, oldest city in North America, and we're still here. Let's go.

I'll tell ya one thing, b'y, you think you've seen it all in St. John's. You've seen the fog roll in so thick you can't see the Narrows, you've seen the gales that'd rip the paint off your Jellybean Row house, and you've definitely seen some wild things down on George Street after last call. But a *bee swarm* shutting down the library? That's a new one even for us. Down at the A.C. Hunter Library, right there on the Arts and Culture Centre grounds overlooking Prince Philip Drive, hundreds of bees decided they needed to get their hands on a good book. They swarmed the main entrance, making it impossible for anyone to get in or out. Can you imagine trying to explain that to a tourist? "Sorry, me 'andsome, can't get ya a copy of *Random Passage*, da bees are having a meeting on the steps."

### What This Means for St. John's

This isn't just a funny story, b'y, though it certainly is that. It’s a little reminder of how close we are to nature, even in da middle of da city. The A.C. Hunter Library is a real hub, not just for university students from MUN but for everyone, from seniors looking for da daily paper to kids picking out their first chapter books. Having it shut down, even for a day because of something as wild as a bee invasion, throws a real wrench in folks' routines.

* **Temporary Closure:** The library had to close its doors for the day, which means no access to resources or quiet reading spots. * **Wildlife in the City:** It highlights how nature, even tiny little buzzing bits of it, can interrupt our daily lives in da most unexpected ways. * **Community Hub:** It just goes to show how much we rely on our public spaces like the library, right next to da Rooms, for more than just books – it's a gathering spot, a place of learning and connection.

So there you have it, b'y. Da bees decided they needed a bit of culture, and St. John's had to adjust. Just another day in da oldest city in North America, keeping things interesting.

Deirdre Molloy-Waddleton, MiTL Sports Desk, St. John's.

You know Keith and da crew are gonna have a laugh about this one on da morning show – catch 'em live at mornings.live.

Deirdre Molloy-Waddleton

Deirdre Molloy-Waddleton is the St. John's correspondent for the MiTL Conversation Desk, covering the St. John's Morning Wire.

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