Brian Guenther
@brrrian.bsky.social
Librarian. Dad. Oaklander.
I’m also learning to play traditional Irish music on the accordion/concertina and been taking pictures with my Opa’s old camera
I’m also learning to play traditional Irish music on the accordion/concertina and been taking pictures with my Opa’s old camera
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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FWIW, this was in California. In the Bay Area.
You know, where book bans "don't happen" because it's a "good" "blue" state.
If you were celebrating Banned Books Week earlier this month, time to get on the phone and spread the word.
You know, where book bans "don't happen" because it's a "good" "blue" state.
If you were celebrating Banned Books Week earlier this month, time to get on the phone and spread the word.
Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard, authors of THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED, had their elementary school author visit canceled when they arrived and students were waiting for them.
Why? Because they wouldn't *not* talk about book bans–inspiration for their book.
bookriot.com/the-day-the-...
Why? Because they wouldn't *not* talk about book bans–inspiration for their book.
bookriot.com/the-day-the-...
Why Did These Authors Have Their School Visit Canceled? They Were Talking About Their Book About Book Bans.
Country Club Elementary School in California's Bay Area canceled an author visit moments before it began. Why? It covered book bans.
bookriot.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
FWIW, this was in California. In the Bay Area.
You know, where book bans "don't happen" because it's a "good" "blue" state.
If you were celebrating Banned Books Week earlier this month, time to get on the phone and spread the word.
You know, where book bans "don't happen" because it's a "good" "blue" state.
If you were celebrating Banned Books Week earlier this month, time to get on the phone and spread the word.
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We have a new website! It's a monster eating buildings! Hopefully it's friendly! www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
(scroll down and check out the "Oakland in Books" feature! we have fun.)
(scroll down and check out the "Oakland in Books" feature! we have fun.)
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We have a new website! It's a monster eating buildings! Hopefully it's friendly! www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
(scroll down and check out the "Oakland in Books" feature! we have fun.)
(scroll down and check out the "Oakland in Books" feature! we have fun.)
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Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter will be joined by journalist Matt Drange to discuss her book, "Rehab: An American Scandal."
oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68635...
oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68635...
October 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter will be joined by journalist Matt Drange to discuss her book, "Rehab: An American Scandal."
oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68635...
oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68635...
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#BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984
Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984
#BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984
Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984
September 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984
Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984
#BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984
Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984
24 years ago today the professor of my intro to Asian studies class projected Gandhi’s “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” quote onto the screen as we walked in. Thinking about that quote a lot today
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
24 years ago today the professor of my intro to Asian studies class projected Gandhi’s “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” quote onto the screen as we walked in. Thinking about that quote a lot today
September 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Voigtlander Bessamatic | Kodak ColorPlus 200
#photography #trustfilm #lighthouse #california #analog
Voigtlander Bessamatic | Kodak ColorPlus 200
#photography #trustfilm #lighthouse #california #analog
August 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Voigtlander Bessamatic | Kodak ColorPlus 200
#photography #trustfilm #lighthouse #california #analog
Voigtlander Bessamatic | Kodak ColorPlus 200
#photography #trustfilm #lighthouse #california #analog
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Award-winning leader and principal at Leading Courageously, Eveline Shen will discuss her new book, "Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers."
Save your seat ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/685de...
Save your seat ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/685de...
August 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Award-winning leader and principal at Leading Courageously, Eveline Shen will discuss her new book, "Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers."
Save your seat ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/685de...
Save your seat ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/685de...
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E-books are on the line as Congress considers the future of library funding. Like checking out library ebooks? Congress, Trump could make it harder by cutting federal funding for libraries. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
E-books are on the line as Congress considers future of library funding
Like checking out library e-books? Trump, Congress could make it harder by cutting federal funding for libraries.
www.usatoday.com
August 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
E-books are on the line as Congress considers the future of library funding. Like checking out library ebooks? Congress, Trump could make it harder by cutting federal funding for libraries. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Well, I can do this now.
Here’s a little Drunken Sailor for yas
#concertina #seashanties #rustyrazors
Here’s a little Drunken Sailor for yas
#concertina #seashanties #rustyrazors
July 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Well, I can do this now.
Here’s a little Drunken Sailor for yas
#concertina #seashanties #rustyrazors
Here’s a little Drunken Sailor for yas
#concertina #seashanties #rustyrazors
The new @oaklandside.org podcast is good! Smart and professional, nice to hear local voices talking about local issues #oakland
July 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The new @oaklandside.org podcast is good! Smart and professional, nice to hear local voices talking about local issues #oakland
Parade!
Taken with a toy Recesky twin lens reflex camera | Kodak Gold 200
#photography #analog #kodak #summerdaze #blueskyartshow #filmphotography #toycamera
Taken with a toy Recesky twin lens reflex camera | Kodak Gold 200
#photography #analog #kodak #summerdaze #blueskyartshow #filmphotography #toycamera
July 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Parade!
Taken with a toy Recesky twin lens reflex camera | Kodak Gold 200
#photography #analog #kodak #summerdaze #blueskyartshow #filmphotography #toycamera
Taken with a toy Recesky twin lens reflex camera | Kodak Gold 200
#photography #analog #kodak #summerdaze #blueskyartshow #filmphotography #toycamera
July 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Senate Republicans just voted to let President Trump and his billionaire buddies steal from working families in order to cut their own taxes by trillions of dollars.
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Senate Republicans just voted to let President Trump and his billionaire buddies steal from working families in order to cut their own taxes by trillions of dollars.
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"I want to thank all librarians, because you guys are the pillars of our democracy."
— The fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes)
Check out "It Rhymes With Takei."
#ALAAC25
#itrhymeswithtakei
— The fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes)
Check out "It Rhymes With Takei."
#ALAAC25
#itrhymeswithtakei
June 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"I want to thank all librarians, because you guys are the pillars of our democracy."
— The fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes)
Check out "It Rhymes With Takei."
#ALAAC25
#itrhymeswithtakei
— The fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes)
Check out "It Rhymes With Takei."
#ALAAC25
#itrhymeswithtakei
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, 6.18.25
📷Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35mm 1.4 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125
@ilfordphoto.com
#analog #monochrome #photography #hawaii
📷Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35mm 1.4 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125
@ilfordphoto.com
#analog #monochrome #photography #hawaii
June 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, 6.18.25
📷Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35mm 1.4 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125
@ilfordphoto.com
#analog #monochrome #photography #hawaii
📷Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35mm 1.4 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125
@ilfordphoto.com
#analog #monochrome #photography #hawaii
Kailua Beach, Oahu - June, 2025
Shot on film
@ilfordphoto.com Ilfocolor 400 Plus Vintage Tone
#blueskyartshow #photography #analog
Shot on film
@ilfordphoto.com Ilfocolor 400 Plus Vintage Tone
#blueskyartshow #photography #analog
June 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Kailua Beach, Oahu - June, 2025
Shot on film
@ilfordphoto.com Ilfocolor 400 Plus Vintage Tone
#blueskyartshow #photography #analog
Shot on film
@ilfordphoto.com Ilfocolor 400 Plus Vintage Tone
#blueskyartshow #photography #analog
Today, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued a New Order proclaiming himself Emperor of the Galaxy. I know a lot of my Jedi friends are concerned about “threats to democracy.” I think this is a big victory for democracy. Don’t you agree?
June 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Today, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued a New Order proclaiming himself Emperor of the Galaxy. I know a lot of my Jedi friends are concerned about “threats to democracy.” I think this is a big victory for democracy. Don’t you agree?