William the Librarian
@williamottens.com
Librarian in the Kansas City area. Creator of librarianproblems.com. Author of LIBRARIAN TALES. Lover of all things cats and books. He/him. williamthelibrarian.com 🏳️🌈📚😺
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Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Last week, @natechamberlain.com tagged along with me to Manhattan for the Kansas Library Association Conference. While I conferenced, he explored the area:
Libraries, Lookouts, and Local Flavor – Manhattan, KS
Our recent trip to Manhattan, Kansas blended professional inspiration with local flavor – William’s keynote at the Kansas Library Association conference and my exploration of the Flint Hills …
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Last week, @natechamberlain.com tagged along with me to Manhattan for the Kansas Library Association Conference. While I conferenced, he explored the area:
“Normal in libraryland is pretty darn awesome.” Hearing from @scottyb.bsky.social about his experience at his library during the 2014 Ferguson protests. #LMCC25
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“Normal in libraryland is pretty darn awesome.” Hearing from @scottyb.bsky.social about his experience at his library during the 2014 Ferguson protests. #LMCC25
The Cliffhanger Run was probably our favorite route in Kansas City this year. Plus, it supports a great cause!
2025 Cliffhanger Run 5K and 8K – Kansas City, MO
This fall we joined the Kansas City Running Club (KCRC), and one of the highlights of membership was getting to participate in their annual Cliffhanger Run. On the last Saturday morning of October,…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Cliffhanger Run was probably our favorite route in Kansas City this year. Plus, it supports a great cause!
Somebody found the Petcube
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Somebody found the Petcube
Post you from a different era.
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Post you from a different era.
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
On the travel blog: "A Quick trip to Boston." After visiting Salem, @natechamberlain.com and I stayed a night in Beantown. We'll definitely be back!
A First Taste of Boston – Boston, MA
After spending a few days in Salem, we wrapped up our weekend in Massachusetts with a quick stay in Boston. This was our first visit to the state, and if there’s one thing we learned, it’s that a s…
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November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
On the travel blog: "A Quick trip to Boston." After visiting Salem, @natechamberlain.com and I stayed a night in Beantown. We'll definitely be back!
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I love when people who didn't really go to the library as children discover the library as adults and are shaken to the core by how much it rules
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I love when people who didn't really go to the library as children discover the library as adults and are shaken to the core by how much it rules
On the travel blog: "Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City." @natechamberlain.com and I had so much fun visiting Salem, MA and running the Witch City 5k!
Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City – Salem, MA
Nate and I decided to kick off “Spooky Season” with a visit to Salem, Massachusetts to run the Witch City 5k on Saturday, October 4th. This annual “haunted” race through the…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On the travel blog: "Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City." @natechamberlain.com and I had so much fun visiting Salem, MA and running the Witch City 5k!
Will I be exhausted by year’s end? Probably. Am I having fun with @natechamberlain.com? Definitely!
By the end of 2025, @williamottens.com and I will have done 26 athletic events (25 running, 1 cycling). These range from 5Ks (3.1 mi) to half-marathons (13.1 mi) and our first cycling event Octoginta (26 mi). More coming on our first cycling event soon. Subscribe for recaps at WilliamAndNate.com.
William & Nate Travel
Take a journey with us
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November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Will I be exhausted by year’s end? Probably. Am I having fun with @natechamberlain.com? Definitely!
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A guide to free meals and pantries around downtown Kansas City. ❤️
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More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A guide to free meals and pantries around downtown Kansas City. ❤️
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
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Enough with the tricks, give us librarians a treat today 🎃 Cast your votes — lots of ‘em — for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. It’s the simplest thing you can do to fight the MONSTERS banning BOOks 👻
THE LIBRARIANS has been longlisted for the @cinemaeyehonors.bsky.social Audience Choice Award! Vote thru Nov 3rd as many times as you like: cinemaeyehonors.com/audience-cho...
@njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
@njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Enough with the tricks, give us librarians a treat today 🎃 Cast your votes — lots of ‘em — for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. It’s the simplest thing you can do to fight the MONSTERS banning BOOks 👻
On the travel blog: @natechamberlain.com shares about the Run for the Lions in support of the @kansascityzoo.bsky.social. We love supporting the zoo with this annual run!
Running with the Lions: Kansas City Zoo Run – Kansas City, MO
In September, William and I joined more than 2,300 runners and walkers at one of Kansas City’s most beloved traditions – the Kansas City Zoo Run. Each year, the Zoo Run highlights a different…
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October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On the travel blog: @natechamberlain.com shares about the Run for the Lions in support of the @kansascityzoo.bsky.social. We love supporting the zoo with this annual run!
Had a fun morning sharing about the Guinea Baboons during Boo at the Zoo @kansascityzoo.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Had a fun morning sharing about the Guinea Baboons during Boo at the Zoo @kansascityzoo.bsky.social
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@williamottens.com and I joined the #KansasCity Running Club this year. This weekend we participated in their annual Cliffhanger 8K and 5K. Such a beautiful day and route for a run.
#KCRC #KansasCityRunningClub
#KCRC #KansasCityRunningClub
October 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@williamottens.com and I joined the #KansasCity Running Club this year. This weekend we participated in their annual Cliffhanger 8K and 5K. Such a beautiful day and route for a run.
#KCRC #KansasCityRunningClub
#KCRC #KansasCityRunningClub
Excited for our first ride from the River Market to Westport on the @kcstreetcar.org extension! #KCMO
October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Excited for our first ride from the River Market to Westport on the @kcstreetcar.org extension! #KCMO
The morning after we got back from England, @natechamberlain.com and I ran the Plaza 10k. Are we mad? Possibly. #KansasCity
Kansas City’s Plaza 10K: Did England make us faster?
The morning after we returned from our trip to England, William and I laced up for the Plaza 10K – and honestly, we weren’t sure how it would go. Jet lag, travel fatigue, and a packed week ab…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The morning after we got back from England, @natechamberlain.com and I ran the Plaza 10k. Are we mad? Possibly. #KansasCity
Baxter is up for cutest cat of #KansasCity via @kansascity.com! He's been going through a lot of stress lately because of a new roommate situation, so your vote would mean a lot to him.
Help him make round 2 by voting here by midnight tonight: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Help him make round 2 by voting here by midnight tonight: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
October 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Baxter is up for cutest cat of #KansasCity via @kansascity.com! He's been going through a lot of stress lately because of a new roommate situation, so your vote would mean a lot to him.
Help him make round 2 by voting here by midnight tonight: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Help him make round 2 by voting here by midnight tonight: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
On the travel blog: the conclusion to our quick September trip to London with our friend.
Our Last Days Across the Pond (Part 3) – London, England
This is the third and final post about our September trip to London, England. You can read about the first parts of our trip in the posts A Quick Trip Across the Pond and Across the Pond (Part 2). …
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October 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On the travel blog: the conclusion to our quick September trip to London with our friend.
Eisley says, “Hello! Good morning!”
October 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Eisley says, “Hello! Good morning!”
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My latest. Gift link! #ksleg www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
Roger Marshall got it wrong. ‘No Kings’ was peaceful. He should apologize | Opinion
The Kansas senator smeared the marches in advance. He should be held accountable for calling our neighbors paid agitators. | Opinion
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October 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
My latest. Gift link! #ksleg www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
Back in August, @natechamberlain.com and I ran our first national park race, the Rocky Mountain 5k. We also stayed in the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. We didn't see any ghosts though!
Rocky Mountain 5K – Estes Park, CO
A recent summer adventure had us running to the mountains. On August 1st, we participated in Vacation Races’ Rocky Mountain Half and 5K in Estes Park, Colorado. This one was extra special bec…
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October 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Back in August, @natechamberlain.com and I ran our first national park race, the Rocky Mountain 5k. We also stayed in the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. We didn't see any ghosts though!
Eisley, the new guy, didn’t want me to go to work this morning
October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Eisley, the new guy, didn’t want me to go to work this morning