Kelsey Bogan -DontYouShushMe.Com
@kelseybogan.bsky.social
She/Her. Irreverent HS Librarian. MLIS Professor. Presenter/Speaker. Blogger. Cat Lady. Fostering shelter kittens thru The Kitty Cottage!
Neutrality serves only the oppressors.
Neutrality serves only the oppressors.
I bought many extra copies of wuthering heights this year, for the library, because I’m very good at my job & accurately predicted a surge in interest in this book this year
However I did not accurately predict the extent of the interest & all our copies are already checked out lol
However I did not accurately predict the extent of the interest & all our copies are already checked out lol
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I bought many extra copies of wuthering heights this year, for the library, because I’m very good at my job & accurately predicted a surge in interest in this book this year
However I did not accurately predict the extent of the interest & all our copies are already checked out lol
However I did not accurately predict the extent of the interest & all our copies are already checked out lol
But Hurricane Schwartz does & unfortunately he says we’re likely to have more than 6 weeks of winter & almost certainly more snow 😬
Spoiler, Phil doesn't have a great track record. 😏
#GroundhogDay HAS ARRIVED:
#PunxsutawneyPhil stepped into the frigid morning air and saw his shadow, which legend has it that we'll see 6 more weeks of #winter.
Will he be right this year or can you put away all your winter gear?
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/what-wi...
[Photo: This is NOT Phil.]
#PunxsutawneyPhil stepped into the frigid morning air and saw his shadow, which legend has it that we'll see 6 more weeks of #winter.
Will he be right this year or can you put away all your winter gear?
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/what-wi...
[Photo: This is NOT Phil.]
February 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
But Hurricane Schwartz does & unfortunately he says we’re likely to have more than 6 weeks of winter & almost certainly more snow 😬
My cute little Bridgerton inspired book display ❤️
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 AM
My cute little Bridgerton inspired book display ❤️
Sigh. Another day, another unsuccessful hunt for recent YA books starring a boy main character in which romance is not a significant plot point for our school library
My kingdom for YA books starring boy main characters dealing with family, academic, & economic pressures! My students want it!
My kingdom for YA books starring boy main characters dealing with family, academic, & economic pressures! My students want it!
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Sigh. Another day, another unsuccessful hunt for recent YA books starring a boy main character in which romance is not a significant plot point for our school library
My kingdom for YA books starring boy main characters dealing with family, academic, & economic pressures! My students want it!
My kingdom for YA books starring boy main characters dealing with family, academic, & economic pressures! My students want it!
A2: I’ve dimmed lights in the space by covering them with those cloth things, I organize the comfy chairs so there are some that are tucked away for solo sitters who need down time, & others in convo groupings for variety, I strive to offer variety of sensory activities & opportunities #TLskychat
💛📚 Q2: How do you intentionally design your library to support neurodivergent learners?
Think spaces, routines, collections, expectations, or policies.
👉 Share A2 with #TLSkyChat
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Think spaces, routines, collections, expectations, or policies.
👉 Share A2 with #TLSkyChat
🔗 tlskychat.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 AM
A2: I’ve dimmed lights in the space by covering them with those cloth things, I organize the comfy chairs so there are some that are tucked away for solo sitters who need down time, & others in convo groupings for variety, I strive to offer variety of sensory activities & opportunities #TLskychat
A1: it’s often quite informal really. I try to listen to what students say, both to me & what I overhear, & implement changes based on that. When students ask me directly “can you get X” or “can we have y” or can we do Z?” I try to say yes & accommodate that as much as possible #TLskychat
Here it is! Q1 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!
💬 What does student voice look like in your library beyond surveys or suggestion boxes?
How do students influence decisions, spaces, or programming?
🔗 More info: tlskychat.com
💬 What does student voice look like in your library beyond surveys or suggestion boxes?
How do students influence decisions, spaces, or programming?
🔗 More info: tlskychat.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
A1: it’s often quite informal really. I try to listen to what students say, both to me & what I overhear, & implement changes based on that. When students ask me directly “can you get X” or “can we have y” or can we do Z?” I try to say yes & accommodate that as much as possible #TLskychat
Ugh we have a 2 hour delay instead of schools closed tomorrow & I just don’t have the energy to go finish shoveling, we did two rounds yesterday & I am physically wrecked. Probably just gonna see if my car can just handle getting over the rest TBH 😂
January 26, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Ugh we have a 2 hour delay instead of schools closed tomorrow & I just don’t have the energy to go finish shoveling, we did two rounds yesterday & I am physically wrecked. Probably just gonna see if my car can just handle getting over the rest TBH 😂
Cheese Puff is currently #2 in line for the best “watching moms bath” spot, but our senior cat Pandora won’t let her have a turn 😂😂
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Cheese Puff is currently #2 in line for the best “watching moms bath” spot, but our senior cat Pandora won’t let her have a turn 😂😂
My new shirt 😉
January 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM
My new shirt 😉
Can’t wait to see how many episodes I can download onto my iPad today, just in case of power outages lol
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Can’t wait to see how many episodes I can download onto my iPad today, just in case of power outages lol
I stopped at Home Depot to see if I could get some ice melt, they are of course totally sold out. But then I came home & found the two bags of ice melt I cleverly bought at the end of last winter for literally this exact eventuality!
Good job, past-Kelsey!
Good job, past-Kelsey!
January 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I stopped at Home Depot to see if I could get some ice melt, they are of course totally sold out. But then I came home & found the two bags of ice melt I cleverly bought at the end of last winter for literally this exact eventuality!
Good job, past-Kelsey!
Good job, past-Kelsey!
I’m stuck in bed the next few days (sick) & bored, looking for suggestions of any mobile games ya’ll play & enjoy. Must be simple 😂
I don’t play any mobile games, so I have no starting point!
I don’t play any mobile games, so I have no starting point!
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I’m stuck in bed the next few days (sick) & bored, looking for suggestions of any mobile games ya’ll play & enjoy. Must be simple 😂
I don’t play any mobile games, so I have no starting point!
I don’t play any mobile games, so I have no starting point!
You know what’s annoying? When you need to find “It” by Stephen King in the library catalog but you can’t search by the title bcuz 10,000 books have the word “it” in the title so you need to search by the author & then SCROLL THROUGH 70 results until you find “it”
<niche librarian struggle>
<niche librarian struggle>
January 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
You know what’s annoying? When you need to find “It” by Stephen King in the library catalog but you can’t search by the title bcuz 10,000 books have the word “it” in the title so you need to search by the author & then SCROLL THROUGH 70 results until you find “it”
<niche librarian struggle>
<niche librarian struggle>
You ever just think “damn I’m good at my job?!”
Because I do, pretty often 😂😂 (toot, toot)
That feeling when, as a librarian, you were able to use some creative thinking & approaches to accomplish something for your staff or students is so exhilarating, & I did it 2 diff times this week!!
Because I do, pretty often 😂😂 (toot, toot)
That feeling when, as a librarian, you were able to use some creative thinking & approaches to accomplish something for your staff or students is so exhilarating, & I did it 2 diff times this week!!
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January 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
You ever just think “damn I’m good at my job?!”
Because I do, pretty often 😂😂 (toot, toot)
That feeling when, as a librarian, you were able to use some creative thinking & approaches to accomplish something for your staff or students is so exhilarating, & I did it 2 diff times this week!!
Because I do, pretty often 😂😂 (toot, toot)
That feeling when, as a librarian, you were able to use some creative thinking & approaches to accomplish something for your staff or students is so exhilarating, & I did it 2 diff times this week!!
I have just done the “email the author to request a pdf copy of their article when you don’t otherwise have access” trick, for the first time. Wish me luck 😂
January 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I have just done the “email the author to request a pdf copy of their article when you don’t otherwise have access” trick, for the first time. Wish me luck 😂
Finally decided to watch Derry Girls, and omg it is fecking hilarious 😂😂😂
a nun in front of a blackboard says " the only thing we can do now is pray for her "
ALT: a nun in front of a blackboard says " the only thing we can do now is pray for her "
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January 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Finally decided to watch Derry Girls, and omg it is fecking hilarious 😂😂😂
Maturing is realizing that in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation the neighbors are the victims & Clark is the villain lol
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Maturing is realizing that in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation the neighbors are the victims & Clark is the villain lol
Living in the Philly area we don’t get many white Christmases, which is a bummer since I grew up further north, where we usually did. So this is exciting!
December 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Living in the Philly area we don’t get many white Christmases, which is a bummer since I grew up further north, where we usually did. So this is exciting!
Ok my smart friends, can you advise me when I take the red cap off of this and put it in the bottom of my chafing dish… do I close the silver cap thing over when the flame is on or is that what I do to put the flame out when I’m done?
December 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Ok my smart friends, can you advise me when I take the red cap off of this and put it in the bottom of my chafing dish… do I close the silver cap thing over when the flame is on or is that what I do to put the flame out when I’m done?
Not to brag but I just took a perfect photo of our new kitten, Cheese Puff 😂😂
December 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Not to brag but I just took a perfect photo of our new kitten, Cheese Puff 😂😂
It’s my last day of work before winter break & im feeling festive!
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It’s my last day of work before winter break & im feeling festive!
This whole “patriot games” thing sure reminds me of something… (other than the hunger games, obv)
A certain regime that famously organized these kind of “youth” activities & events in order to radicalize said youth further into said regimes propaganda & power structure…
A certain regime that famously organized these kind of “youth” activities & events in order to radicalize said youth further into said regimes propaganda & power structure…
December 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This whole “patriot games” thing sure reminds me of something… (other than the hunger games, obv)
A certain regime that famously organized these kind of “youth” activities & events in order to radicalize said youth further into said regimes propaganda & power structure…
A certain regime that famously organized these kind of “youth” activities & events in order to radicalize said youth further into said regimes propaganda & power structure…
Look at my three little amigos. Did I mention I’m keeping these two foster kittens? Merry Christmas to me, I can’t bear to give them up 🎁
December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Look at my three little amigos. Did I mention I’m keeping these two foster kittens? Merry Christmas to me, I can’t bear to give them up 🎁
It’s wild that in just under 10 years we entered both the “post-truth” and now somehow also the “post-reality” existence on this earth
December 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It’s wild that in just under 10 years we entered both the “post-truth” and now somehow also the “post-reality” existence on this earth
Pandoras is still diligently helping me w operation Santa 😂😂 she’s the gift wrapping supervisor today
December 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Pandoras is still diligently helping me w operation Santa 😂😂 she’s the gift wrapping supervisor today