Regina Hartley
@rshartley.bsky.social
Elementary school librarian. Wife, mom, grandma. Blue dot in Oklahoma. Currently raising kittens.
I feel there should be some achievement level you unlock when you can read Make Way for Ducklings to a class, and the teacher brings the newly-hatched classroom ducklings to the library for observation time. We talked about inherited vs. learned traits, too. #TLSky #MakeWayforDucklings
April 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I feel there should be some achievement level you unlock when you can read Make Way for Ducklings to a class, and the teacher brings the newly-hatched classroom ducklings to the library for observation time. We talked about inherited vs. learned traits, too. #TLSky #MakeWayforDucklings
Went into a bakery and had a former student recognize me today as her elementary school librarian! She said I looked familiar but when she heard my voice she knew it was me. I’m just amazed. It’s been at least 15 years. This is one of the joys of being a #schoollibrarian. #SchoolLibraries #TLSky
March 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Went into a bakery and had a former student recognize me today as her elementary school librarian! She said I looked familiar but when she heard my voice she knew it was me. I’m just amazed. It’s been at least 15 years. This is one of the joys of being a #schoollibrarian. #SchoolLibraries #TLSky
ALA Youth Media Awards are Monday Morning Jan. 27. www.ala.org/ala-youth-me... #schoollibraries #elementarylibraries
ALA Youth Media Awards
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January 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ALA Youth Media Awards are Monday Morning Jan. 27. www.ala.org/ala-youth-me... #schoollibraries #elementarylibraries
Have you heard of Trump’s “Hiring Freeze”? A friend’s husband was laid off from his government job a few weeks ago so he’s been applying for others. He got 11 (!!) emails of this type today. 😡😢
January 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Have you heard of Trump’s “Hiring Freeze”? A friend’s husband was laid off from his government job a few weeks ago so he’s been applying for others. He got 11 (!!) emails of this type today. 😡😢
I’m excited to have children’s author Tammi Sauer come to my school for an author visit in March! tammisauer.com #SchoolLibraries
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January 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I’m excited to have children’s author Tammi Sauer come to my school for an author visit in March! tammisauer.com #SchoolLibraries
I’m on Winter Break, so of course I come down with a cold. I’m sure I’ll feel better by Monday when I go back to school. #notCovidFluorRSV
January 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m on Winter Break, so of course I come down with a cold. I’m sure I’ll feel better by Monday when I go back to school. #notCovidFluorRSV
Dear Bluesky,
Please tell men that this is not a dating app. Nowhere in my bio do I say I’m “looking for a relationship.” I’m muting and blocking and not following back.
Thank you,
64yo woman librarian
Please tell men that this is not a dating app. Nowhere in my bio do I say I’m “looking for a relationship.” I’m muting and blocking and not following back.
Thank you,
64yo woman librarian
December 22, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Dear Bluesky,
Please tell men that this is not a dating app. Nowhere in my bio do I say I’m “looking for a relationship.” I’m muting and blocking and not following back.
Thank you,
64yo woman librarian
Please tell men that this is not a dating app. Nowhere in my bio do I say I’m “looking for a relationship.” I’m muting and blocking and not following back.
Thank you,
64yo woman librarian
In other duties as assigned, my assistant and I helped with Santa pictures in the library today. We took in over $1500 for cancer research. This was our first year with a Black Santa and he was awesome. Hearing the kids talk as they realized Santa was Black was priceless. #SchoolLibraries
December 6, 2024 at 2:58 AM
In other duties as assigned, my assistant and I helped with Santa pictures in the library today. We took in over $1500 for cancer research. This was our first year with a Black Santa and he was awesome. Hearing the kids talk as they realized Santa was Black was priceless. #SchoolLibraries
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When a kid jumps up and down with excitement because we have the next book in a series they love or recognize themselves in a book and excitedly says, “that kid looks like me!,” I’m reminded of why our work is important and necessary for kids.
#schoollibrary #schoollibrarians
#schoollibrary #schoollibrarians
December 3, 2024 at 8:38 PM
When a kid jumps up and down with excitement because we have the next book in a series they love or recognize themselves in a book and excitedly says, “that kid looks like me!,” I’m reminded of why our work is important and necessary for kids.
#schoollibrary #schoollibrarians
#schoollibrary #schoollibrarians
Something to look forward to!
Abbott elementary starts at 8pm this week with an hour long special. Please spread the word! 🎄 🫡
December 1, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Something to look forward to!
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I’m always amazed at people who don’t understand this. Librarians are responsible for curating collections for the entire community, not one parent or set of parents who want the collection to be just for them.
Parents are in control of which books their own children read - if you don't like one of the thousands they have that are on the shelves of our public libraries, put it back and choose another! Pretty simple concept. #FreedomtoRead #RighttoRead
November 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
I’m always amazed at people who don’t understand this. Librarians are responsible for curating collections for the entire community, not one parent or set of parents who want the collection to be just for them.
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One thing I'm still learning (and need to remind myself of often) is this: b/c the Bluesky algorithm isn't capitalism focused, engagement here doesn't work the same way it does in other spaces. We must actually REPOST content to boost it. Likes are lovely, but don't affect visibility. #tlsky #edusky
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Alt: an orange sign that says learning in progress with a pink brain in the center
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November 30, 2024 at 7:13 PM
One thing I'm still learning (and need to remind myself of often) is this: b/c the Bluesky algorithm isn't capitalism focused, engagement here doesn't work the same way it does in other spaces. We must actually REPOST content to boost it. Likes are lovely, but don't affect visibility. #tlsky #edusky
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Disinformation is about control. Manipulating, creating confusion, and/or limiting the original statements or data. Seek the truth, confirm by locating the source, and ask questions!
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ALT: a pink speech bubble with the words pause to verify
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Disinformation is about control. Manipulating, creating confusion, and/or limiting the original statements or data. Seek the truth, confirm by locating the source, and ask questions!
The story of Thanksgiving is just that. A story.
Everyone knows by now that what they taught us in school about Thanksgiving was bullshit, right? A lie, because the truth was so horrific we’d question EVERYTHING about the founding of this country.
Book banning is real now, but whitewashing history was always real.
Book banning is real now, but whitewashing history was always real.
November 28, 2024 at 10:54 PM
The story of Thanksgiving is just that. A story.
Honest question: I’m in a school librarian starter pack (yay!) but I’m getting some followers I don’t want to follow back. I have muted them, but should I block them? No posts, no replies, no intro, no pic, or they hit me as creepy. They still show up in the follow back queue.
November 28, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Honest question: I’m in a school librarian starter pack (yay!) but I’m getting some followers I don’t want to follow back. I have muted them, but should I block them? No posts, no replies, no intro, no pic, or they hit me as creepy. They still show up in the follow back queue.
Now reading on Libby:
November 28, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Now reading on Libby:
Would it be too horrible if the hubs and I skipped the whole thanksgiving holiday this year? It’s just the two of us and we have birthday and anniversary this week to celebrate. Besides, we have pie. I’d love a year off from cooking.
November 26, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Would it be too horrible if the hubs and I skipped the whole thanksgiving holiday this year? It’s just the two of us and we have birthday and anniversary this week to celebrate. Besides, we have pie. I’d love a year off from cooking.
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Library dog-in-training? She visited the library and 2 PE classes this morning and did great! So calm and happy to see the kids. The principal even approved her for a library dog position. 😊🐩 #SchoolLibraries
November 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Library dog-in-training? She visited the library and 2 PE classes this morning and did great! So calm and happy to see the kids. The principal even approved her for a library dog position. 😊🐩 #SchoolLibraries
Do any of you have library dogs? My library assistant just got a standard poodle puppy. If the pup has the right disposition, I’d love to have my assistant bring her to our K-5 library some days when she’s older. Our principal & 1 teacher bring their (well-trained) dogs to school. #SchoolLibraries
November 20, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Do any of you have library dogs? My library assistant just got a standard poodle puppy. If the pup has the right disposition, I’d love to have my assistant bring her to our K-5 library some days when she’s older. Our principal & 1 teacher bring their (well-trained) dogs to school. #SchoolLibraries
The Xodus—Elon Musk’s X finally has a true competitor — and it’s actually pretty great www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Why I'm sick of X — and optimistic about Bluesky
The problem with X is that it has become completely unusable.
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November 19, 2024 at 1:31 AM
The Xodus—Elon Musk’s X finally has a true competitor — and it’s actually pretty great www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Encourage this! #SchoolLibraries #tlsky
When my 12yo twins started reading less because of middle school vibes I installed the Libby app on their phones, connected it to all three NYC library systems, and bought them a subscription to Shonen Jump.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
November 19, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Encourage this! #SchoolLibraries #tlsky
We’ve had a “tornado watch day.” Second one this fall. Heavy rain and winds right at the school start times. 10yo granddaughter has her Chromebook and got her work done. Now she’s reading Restart, by Gordon Korman, on it for her ELA class.
November 18, 2024 at 10:29 PM
We’ve had a “tornado watch day.” Second one this fall. Heavy rain and winds right at the school start times. 10yo granddaughter has her Chromebook and got her work done. Now she’s reading Restart, by Gordon Korman, on it for her ELA class.
@aquamo.bsky.social Woohoo! You’re here!
November 18, 2024 at 8:18 PM
@aquamo.bsky.social Woohoo! You’re here!
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Posting this again because a lot of people said they found it helpful! Guide to ALT text: www.perkins.org/resource/how...
April 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Posting this again because a lot of people said they found it helpful! Guide to ALT text: www.perkins.org/resource/how...