The Julia Ideson Building is considered haunted by the ghost of Jacob Frank Cramer, a former caretaker who died in the building's basement in 1936, and his German Shepherd, Petey. Visitors report hearing the sound of Cramer playing a Strauss waltz on the violin and the tapping of Petey's paws. Jacob Frank Cramer: Cramer was a devoted caretaker who lived in the library's basement. He was known for playing the violin and going to the third floor to play for the books. Cramer also had a German Shepherd named Petey, who would accompany him. People in the building, including patrons and employees, sometimes hear distant violin music, specifically a Strauss waltz. The sound of a German Shepherd's paws tapping is also reported. The legends suggest that Cramer's devotion to the library and his music, along with his love for his dog, keeps them tied to the building, even after their deaths. Visitors often hear these phenomena and believe it is the spirits of Cramer and Petey, forever connected to their beloved library.