by Holly Culp

Catering to students and life-long bachelors, the Murray Library is a little-known neighbourhood that is rapidly growing.

Felix Larson has lived in the Murray Library since December of 2010 and has witnessed first-hand how fast the area is growing. He cites the Place Riel renovation as a massive draw to the area and feels more and more people are becoming aware of this blossoming community.

Larson feels as though he has access to everything he needs in the Murray Library.

Q: Why did you move to the Murray Library?

A: Out of necessity, mostly. I was hanging out here all the time anyway, and I asked myself, ‘Why not just live here?’ So I packed my backpack and I’ve been living here ever since.

Q: Do you have everything you need out here?

A: There are babes and washrooms and places to hide and really excellent IT support. What else do you need?

Q: What was the deciding factor in your decision to move here?

After over a year, Larson has become an expert at dodging library security.

A: The babes. Plus, I got in a fight with my mom.

Q: In 2010?

A: Yeah, I haven’t really been back since. This is my home now. So screw you, mom.

Q: How has living here affected your love life?

A: Just living here is like having a one-stop date shop. I’ll take her to the Cove for a slice and once I destroy her at air hockey, she’ll be demoralized enough to come back to my pad — which is subject to change at any moment. It’s definitely made for some exciting sexy time but also some nasty run-ins with the custodial staff.

Q: How do you like your neighbours?

A: Most of my neighbours are less like neighbours and more like comrades-in-arms. We keep each other posted on events where there’s free pizza and keep each other in mind whilst riffling through the Free Box. Things can get a little sticky if some noob hones in on your territory though.

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Fridges photos By Raisa Pezderic