
The Librarians
Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, runs a very tight ship as Head Librarian at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre. Her life unravels when she is forced to employ her ex-best friend, Christine Grimwood, now facing criminal charges, as the Children's Librarian. Suddenly, long buried feelings that Frances has suppressed since she last saw Christine nineteen years ago rush at her like a truck. She must do all she can to contain Christine's menacing past and concentrate on the biggest event of the Library calendar year, Book Week.
- 2007-2010
- 3 seasons
- Comedy
Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, runs a very tight ship as Head Librarian at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre. Her life unravels when she is forced to employ her ex-best friend, Christine Grimwood, now facing criminal charges, as the Children's Librarian. Suddenly, long buried feelings that Frances has suppressed since she last saw Christine nineteen years ago rush at her like a truck. She must do all she can to contain Christine's menacing past and concentrate on the biggest event of the Library calendar year, Book Week.
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Cast & Crew
Season 3 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Mother Pearl
26 mins
Frances is devastated when she learns that her mother, Pearl, suffering from both dementia and a really horrible personality, needs full time care. But to make matters worse, a government bureaucrat Xavier Fisher rules that public libraries are to turn a profit or face closure. With a million dollars to raise, Frances appoints Dawn to head up the fundraising campaign. But getting the rest of the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre staff motivated isn't easy. Matthew is pursuing a book deal; Nada is fighting off advances from her ex-husband Hasan, Neil has a new girlfriend Jane, and Ky is busy planning his wedding day. On the home front, Terry tells Frances he's reforming his 80s tribute band Oils Ain't Oils. If that's not enough to send Frances over the edge, she learns that her detestable mum Pearl has run up an unimaginable debt and ends up on the O'Brien's doorstep.

Awards
- 2009 - AFI Award - Best Performance in a Television Comedy - Nominated
- 2008 - AFI Award - Best Performance in a Television Comedy - Nominated
- 2008 - AFI Award - Best Television Comedy Series - Nominated
- 2011 - The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Winner
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