In times of famine, librarians can restore their spiritual values: the easiest way is to sleep. In life, straw rolls or tents can only sleep at dusk and night, which will reduce hunger. When they wake up, they will basically eat, but there is plenty of gravy and ham in the back, so don't worry. The way to stay awake is to pick flowers, with 5 brains for picking flowers and 1 blood (that is, heart) for eating flowers. But it doesn't cost much after all.
Famine librarians use magic: her magic is books. Look at the bottom of the production bar, where there is a separate book icon. That's what she calls magic. Make it according to the inside method, and then right click it like a giant clock.