These shelves hold the library’s mundane—that is, non-magical—books. The books on the first floor are mostly related to practical matters such as construction and gardening, though there are also some more esoteric tomes. The shelves are normally stored compactly, and must be opened to allow access. Call numbers are also needed in order to find a certain book, as the millions of volumes are otherwise impossible to navigate. However, the books are also shelved by subject, meaning that if you can locate a book, it will usually be surrounded by others on the same topic.

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