Ironically, the movie's release occurred when the real Cincinnati Public Library was being taken over by activists who were demanding the leadership not sell one of the downtown buildings.
Has been in development for over six years. Aubrey Plaza, Zoe Saldana, and Justin Long were all rumoured to appear in the film at one time or another.
The first film directed by Emilio Estevez which does not feature either his father, Martin Sheen or his brother, Charlie Sheen, in the cast.
The second film in which Emilio Estevez character spends most of the film in a library. The first being the 80's classic The Breakfast Club (1985).
The first screen appearance of Emilio Estevez in six years.