elizabeth
@elidavis.bsky.social
Post Haste (1943)
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December 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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big big big day today.
Today: Will the Supreme Court accept for review Little v. Llano County, the case on whether the First Amendment applies to public library book challenges? SCOTUS posts orders at 9:30am - Court could grant/deny cert or decide later.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
big big big day today.
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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Chicago Public Library's budget cuts would mean losing HALF of the materials budget. It would mean losing 90 staff members.
Cop budget's fine, though.
Cop budget's fine, though.
The People Want to Read: on the massive budget cuts proposed for Chicago Public Library. What's at stake and what you can do, whether or not you live in Chicago.
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The People Want To Read: On Massive Budget Cuts Proposed in Chicago
If passed, Chicago Public Library will lose half their budget for acquiring new books and materials.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Chicago Public Library's budget cuts would mean losing HALF of the materials budget. It would mean losing 90 staff members.
Cop budget's fine, though.
Cop budget's fine, though.
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"The New Castle Public Library announced Tuesday it’s reducing its hours of operation and its staff is voluntarily taking a pay cut due to the ongoing state budget impasse."
This is Pennsylvania.
www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_n...
This is Pennsylvania.
www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_n...
New Castle library cuts hours due to state budget impasse
The New Castle Public Library announced Tuesday it’s reducing its hours of operation and its staff is voluntarily taking a pay cut due to the ongoing state budget impasse.
www.ncnewsonline.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"The New Castle Public Library announced Tuesday it’s reducing its hours of operation and its staff is voluntarily taking a pay cut due to the ongoing state budget impasse."
This is Pennsylvania.
www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_n...
This is Pennsylvania.
www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_n...
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Read that again.
.01% of parents deny their children access to school libraries because it is literally .01% of parents creating the moral panic and spreading lies about books in school libraries.
Yet there are schools COMPLETELY BANNING LIBRARIES FROM THEIR ENTIRE STUDENT BODY.
.01% of parents deny their children access to school libraries because it is literally .01% of parents creating the moral panic and spreading lies about books in school libraries.
Yet there are schools COMPLETELY BANNING LIBRARIES FROM THEIR ENTIRE STUDENT BODY.
Public school parents overwhelmingly trust the curation of library professionals.
When we enroll our children at a school, we assume the school will give them every opportunity to access the same resources available to other students without unnecessary barriers to entry.
When we enroll our children at a school, we assume the school will give them every opportunity to access the same resources available to other students without unnecessary barriers to entry.
October 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Read that again.
.01% of parents deny their children access to school libraries because it is literally .01% of parents creating the moral panic and spreading lies about books in school libraries.
Yet there are schools COMPLETELY BANNING LIBRARIES FROM THEIR ENTIRE STUDENT BODY.
.01% of parents deny their children access to school libraries because it is literally .01% of parents creating the moral panic and spreading lies about books in school libraries.
Yet there are schools COMPLETELY BANNING LIBRARIES FROM THEIR ENTIRE STUDENT BODY.
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Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko
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October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
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Here are 4+ years worth of tools, techniques, insights, data, and action items for fighting book bans and standing up for libraries–community-focused institutions of democracy–you can dive into this week and the other 51 weeks of the year.
A massive thread of resources, history, information, and material to help you not only fight and understand book censorship but protect the incredible democratic institutions of public libraries and public education.
This is updated regularly!
This is updated regularly!
October 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Here are 4+ years worth of tools, techniques, insights, data, and action items for fighting book bans and standing up for libraries–community-focused institutions of democracy–you can dive into this week and the other 51 weeks of the year.
Anna Karenina 2012 scythe excerpt one
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September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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hell yeah
Champaign Public Library employees announce plan to unionize
Champaign Public Library employees announce plan to unionize - The Daily Illini
Employees of Champaign Public Library said they plan to unionize with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
dailyillini.com
August 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
hell yeah
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Howell Dawdy's Fast Track presents Mike Hale and Howell Dawdy's "Fantastic Love (What Are You Waiting Four)".
Written in a half hour on Fast Track premium www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvh...
Written in a half hour on Fast Track premium www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvh...
Fast Track Presents: "Fantastic Love (What Are You Waiting 4)" by Mike Hale and Howell Dawdy
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July 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Howell Dawdy's Fast Track presents Mike Hale and Howell Dawdy's "Fantastic Love (What Are You Waiting Four)".
Written in a half hour on Fast Track premium www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvh...
Written in a half hour on Fast Track premium www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvh...
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Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states.
August 22.
August 22.
Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training: Successfully advocate for libraries in legislature and your local community
Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states.
August 22.
August 22.
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We can still save the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Here's a practical guide to what to do right now to save not just the agency's funding but its future all together: bookriot.com/we-can-still...
We Can Still Save the Institute for Museum and Library Services
Act now to help save the Institute for Museum and Library Services and ensure the well-being of public libraries nationwide.
bookriot.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We can still save the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Here's a practical guide to what to do right now to save not just the agency's funding but its future all together: bookriot.com/we-can-still...
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Cat and Girl vs. Leaving a Thing in its Place
July 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Cat and Girl vs. Leaving a Thing in its Place
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And for the love of all things holy, do not wear things that make you identifiable outside of the convention center. Take off the name tag. Cover up any items with a logo identifying your library or workplace, etc etc.
As we head to Philly for #alaac25, this is my annual reminder that you should block people who target librarians immediately, have a plan for what you/your workplace will do should you become a target for harassment, and please prioritize your wellbeing.
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
And for the love of all things holy, do not wear things that make you identifiable outside of the convention center. Take off the name tag. Cover up any items with a logo identifying your library or workplace, etc etc.
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I'm real stoked to be on the Banned Together panel with Maia, Ashley Hope Perez, and Nikki Grimes. I hope to see some of y'all there.
I will be at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social ALA conference in Philadelphia this weekend! Here is my schedule :) My home base will be the @oni-press.bsky.social booth #418 so you can likely find me there in some of the in between times too.
June 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I'm real stoked to be on the Banned Together panel with Maia, Ashley Hope Perez, and Nikki Grimes. I hope to see some of y'all there.
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When Tim Walz became Kamala Harris's running mate, progressives highlighted policies passed. It could not have been possible without Melissa Hortman.
-Free school breakfast and lunch
-Restoring voting rights for felons
-Paid leave
Great piece by @gracepanetta.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
-Free school breakfast and lunch
-Restoring voting rights for felons
-Paid leave
Great piece by @gracepanetta.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
Rep. Melissa Hortman, killed in targeted attack, was a champion for Minnesotan families
Hortman worked closely with Gov. Tim Walz to enact policies that prioritized children and expanded protections for abortion and gender-affirming care
19thnews.org
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When Tim Walz became Kamala Harris's running mate, progressives highlighted policies passed. It could not have been possible without Melissa Hortman.
-Free school breakfast and lunch
-Restoring voting rights for felons
-Paid leave
Great piece by @gracepanetta.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
-Free school breakfast and lunch
-Restoring voting rights for felons
-Paid leave
Great piece by @gracepanetta.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
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If you aren't already, or forgot, remember to add stories to Kelly's IMLS impact tracker. There's a lot in there already but we need a mountain of evidence!
I'd like personal experiences, anecdote, letters, etc., added to this document that includes the high level IMLS timeline. Please add your own here with anything you can share and/or pass along to those who have something to add.
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A Timeline of IMLS Cuts, Lawsuits, Impact to Libraries, and More
A Timeline of the IMLS Gutting and Impact If you’ve been personally or professionally impacted by cuts at the IMLS when it comes to the world of libraries, please leave your story on this timeline. Us...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you aren't already, or forgot, remember to add stories to Kelly's IMLS impact tracker. There's a lot in there already but we need a mountain of evidence!
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“School Librarians Are the First and Perhaps Only Line of Defense in a School for Students’ First Amendment Rights”
This week's book censorship news piece is a phenomenal interview with school librarians in South Carolina fighting the fight.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
This week's book censorship news piece is a phenomenal interview with school librarians in South Carolina fighting the fight.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
"School Librarians Are the First and Perhaps Only Line of Defense in a School for Students’ First Amendment Rights": Book Censorship News, June 13, 2025
How South Carolina school librarians are rising to the challenge of statewide book bans and why they retain hope in these challenging times.
bookriot.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“School Librarians Are the First and Perhaps Only Line of Defense in a School for Students’ First Amendment Rights”
This week's book censorship news piece is a phenomenal interview with school librarians in South Carolina fighting the fight.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
This week's book censorship news piece is a phenomenal interview with school librarians in South Carolina fighting the fight.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...