Phatt City Library
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The Phatt City Library is an important reference centre in Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. It has so many books that they literally overflow the shelves and get stacked up on the floor. Despite the existence of a card catalogue, the only person able to successfully locate any volume in the library is the rather stern librarian, who is strict on the rules but seems to greatly enjoy sliding around the library on her wheeled chair to retrieve requested books. She does not tolerate much noise at all, often shushing visitors, and even threatening Guybrush Threepwood when he attempts to blow the ship's horn while inside.
The card catalogue contains a total of 207 books, though the library contains many more which were not included in the catalogue. The book titles are conveniently placed in alphabetical order, and feature famous titles such as Lick the Silver Spoon, an autobiography by L. Phatt, and Big Whoop: Unclaimed Bonanza or Myth?.
In the second episode of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, "Four Map Pieces", Guybrush must visit the library to check out a book on shipwrecks, Great Shipwrecks Of Our Century, in order to locate the wreck of the Mad Monkey. He also tries to check out Famous Pirate Quotations in order to find Rapp Scallion, but the book has been checked out already by Governor Phatt and Guybrush must retrieve it from him.
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Layout and Location
The Phatt City Library is located along the northern coast of Phatt Island, in close proximity to the docks and piers. It is the only known library in the entire Tri-Island Area. The only other Library in the known Monkey Island world is the Spinner Cay Library in the Jerkbait Islands, located in the Gulf of Melange.
The exterior of the library is built of stone, and a sign reading 'Library' is hung over the arched door.
At the front of the library, next to the door, is a display model of a lighthouse which is to be built in Phatt City to reduce the number of shipwrecks. Inside the lighthouse is a powerful lens which Wally is able to use as a monocle, after Guybrush Threepwood stole his original.
Next to the Librarian's desk hangs a framed picture of what appears to be the LucasArts logo. This was most likely included as an 'in-joke' by the developers of the game.
Unbeknown to the Librarian or the Phatt Island authority, the library is surrounded by an illegal gambling game and a secret club that rigs the game.
Policies
- According to the Voodoo Lady, the Phatt City Library's overdue fees are "pretty steep".
- All who wish to rent a book must own a Library Card.
- Only four books can be checked out at a time.
Advertisements
Just outside of the Phatt City Jail, there is a poster that reads:
"If I could read, I'd spend all my free time at the Phatt City Library! - Reginald Blackbeard"
Known Visitors
- Governor Phatt - rented Famous Pirate Quotations
- Guybrush Threepwood - rented Great Shipwrecks Of Our Century among others
- The Voodoo Lady - rented Big Whoop: Unclaimed Bonanza or Myth?
