Mary Arrington
@mary1arrington.bsky.social
Mom, wife, daughter, friend & school librarian. All opinions are my own.
I just got an idea for a new display in my libraries. Ok, maybe I do need to be on BlueSky more......
When you're excited to highlight new #GraphicNovels
AND
When you're excited about Fall.
Alt- Fall into a Graphic Novel
#TLSky #Libraries
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When you're excited about Fall.
Alt- Fall into a Graphic Novel
#TLSky #Libraries
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I just got an idea for a new display in my libraries. Ok, maybe I do need to be on BlueSky more......
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The Tennessee Secretary of State handed public library boards that are eager to ban LGBTQ+ books–and particularly trans books–from their collections the biggest permission slip last week.
Rutherford County is *closing* libraries to remove books.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
Rutherford County is *closing* libraries to remove books.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
Rutherford County Library System (TN) Temporarily Shuts Down to Ban Books
Rutherford County Library System announced on social media a surprise shutdown of two libraries. Why? "Reviewing inventory."
bookriot.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Tennessee Secretary of State handed public library boards that are eager to ban LGBTQ+ books–and particularly trans books–from their collections the biggest permission slip last week.
Rutherford County is *closing* libraries to remove books.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
Rutherford County is *closing* libraries to remove books.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
It is rare that I see this vibrant red in the trees at home & today it was the view from my room. Sometimes it is the "little things" you notice when you go to a conference that are a real treat.
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 AM
It is rare that I see this vibrant red in the trees at home & today it was the view from my room. Sometimes it is the "little things" you notice when you go to a conference that are a real treat.
What a night! Congratulations to our new governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. History was made in VA. Here's to making more history. #veavotes #vote #historynow #future #changeiscoming
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
What a night! Congratulations to our new governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. History was made in VA. Here's to making more history. #veavotes #vote #historynow #future #changeiscoming
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Take action against book bans in the United States at www.bookbanpetition.us
July 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Take action against book bans in the United States at www.bookbanpetition.us
The unintended consequences of this administration. Having lived where the majority of our produce is grown & harvested by migrant workers from Mexico, I think this administration's policies stink (sanitized)This country relies on an incredible amount of labor from people who aren't citizens.
July 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The unintended consequences of this administration. Having lived where the majority of our produce is grown & harvested by migrant workers from Mexico, I think this administration's policies stink (sanitized)This country relies on an incredible amount of labor from people who aren't citizens.
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Let’s call it what it is — UVA President Jim Ryan’s forced resignation is an attack on all of our public higher education institutions.
June 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Let’s call it what it is — UVA President Jim Ryan’s forced resignation is an attack on all of our public higher education institutions.
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May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
At the tail end of a massive weeding project I could not agree with this more!
#TLSkyChat A2. WHAT??? I LOVE WEEDING!!!! I created this infographic 12 years ago (!) because I found most weeding guidelines to be more about books than about readers. I still see this hanging in libraries all the time - which makes me happy!
Keeping Your Library Collection Smelling F.R.E.S.H!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to work with a fun group of librarians in the northern part of my state who had some questions about weeding. Specifically, they were concerned about getting rid of ol...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
At the tail end of a massive weeding project I could not agree with this more!
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I write a lot about U.S. history because everything happening is part of a bigger picture, and to understand our country right now, we need to understand its past.
Also because clearly not everyone remembers that we made a choice a long time ago not to have kings here.
Also because clearly not everyone remembers that we made a choice a long time ago not to have kings here.
April 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I write a lot about U.S. history because everything happening is part of a bigger picture, and to understand our country right now, we need to understand its past.
Also because clearly not everyone remembers that we made a choice a long time ago not to have kings here.
Also because clearly not everyone remembers that we made a choice a long time ago not to have kings here.
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There is a LOT of reporting on IMLS right now, but it's being done by people who know what it is. The DOE being dismantled is overshadowing this and that's being done INTENTIONALLY.
But anyway, DOGE is in the IMLS offices right now destroying it.
Say goodbye to interlibrary loans + more.
But anyway, DOGE is in the IMLS offices right now destroying it.
Say goodbye to interlibrary loans + more.
March 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There is a LOT of reporting on IMLS right now, but it's being done by people who know what it is. The DOE being dismantled is overshadowing this and that's being done INTENTIONALLY.
But anyway, DOGE is in the IMLS offices right now destroying it.
Say goodbye to interlibrary loans + more.
But anyway, DOGE is in the IMLS offices right now destroying it.
Say goodbye to interlibrary loans + more.
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When I present to kids about history, we talk about how some history gets lost by accident - and how some is intentionally erased. That's when it falls on all of us to make sure those stories are shared. www.npr.org/2025/03/14/g....
Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website
Articles, photos and videos that are seen as promoting DEI will be removed under the new approach.
www.npr.org
March 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
When I present to kids about history, we talk about how some history gets lost by accident - and how some is intentionally erased. That's when it falls on all of us to make sure those stories are shared. www.npr.org/2025/03/14/g....
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The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
March 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
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🧵 PEN America released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order that would slash funding to the United States Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America, as well as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Asia...
March 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
🧵 PEN America released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order that would slash funding to the United States Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America, as well as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Asia...
As a kid growing up in the Northeast snow days were a thrill, but they were usually just one day while the got the roads cleared. As an adult living in the South, snow days are few & far between so I've been beside myself with anticipation for tomorrow's storm. LET IT SNOW!!!!
February 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
As a kid growing up in the Northeast snow days were a thrill, but they were usually just one day while the got the roads cleared. As an adult living in the South, snow days are few & far between so I've been beside myself with anticipation for tomorrow's storm. LET IT SNOW!!!!
Out of the blue question- if your school went 1-1 more than 4 years ago & is now going with less device usage, how are you changing your practice?
January 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Out of the blue question- if your school went 1-1 more than 4 years ago & is now going with less device usage, how are you changing your practice?
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Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
January 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
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I need say no more...
January 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I need say no more...
One week into winter break & I'm already feeling like it isn't long enough.
December 27, 2024 at 11:20 PM
One week into winter break & I'm already feeling like it isn't long enough.
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Conservative-leaning “parent rights” groups are succeeding in their children’s book ban campaigns as sales drop.
Librarians say they are afraid to put books considered controversial on the shelves.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Librarians say they are afraid to put books considered controversial on the shelves.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California
Book bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback.
www.latimes.com
December 27, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Conservative-leaning “parent rights” groups are succeeding in their children’s book ban campaigns as sales drop.
Librarians say they are afraid to put books considered controversial on the shelves.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Librarians say they are afraid to put books considered controversial on the shelves.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Our public library is having an adult Battle of the Books competition. I put out an all staff email about it & already have almost 2 full teams!!!! I am beyond excited.
November 26, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Our public library is having an adult Battle of the Books competition. I put out an all staff email about it & already have almost 2 full teams!!!! I am beyond excited.
This is exciting!!! My students ask for Manga regularly.
This 2024 list marks the debut of SLJ's first-ever Best Books committee dedicated exclusively to manga.
Best Manga 2024 | SLJ Best Books
As the medium continues its meteoric rise, 2024 marked the debut of SLJ's first-ever Best Books committee dedicated exclusively to manga. From shock-charged action and celestial fantasy to eco-horror ...
www.slj.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:23 AM
This is exciting!!! My students ask for Manga regularly.
Still really hoping to find more of my library peeps here instead of the site formerly known by the bird.
November 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Still really hoping to find more of my library peeps here instead of the site formerly known by the bird.