Christa Porter
@christaporter.bsky.social
Randomness...librarian, gamer, comic & bibliophile, gardener, amateur chef, cat & corgi minion. she/her/hers
When Dad has ice cream, Lily turns on the cute.
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
When Dad has ice cream, Lily turns on the cute.
In the rush of holiday activities, don't forget to submit your proposal for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries! #BTSL2026
Proposals due Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Proposals due Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In the rush of holiday activities, don't forget to submit your proposal for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries! #BTSL2026
Proposals due Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Proposals due Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Happy Holidays!
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Happy Holidays!
Happy Friday! A win for IMLS and libraries! 🥳
NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Happy Friday! A win for IMLS and libraries! 🥳
LOVE IS LOVE! 🥳❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
LOVE IS LOVE! 🥳❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
Be sure to check your kids' Halloween candy!
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Be sure to check your kids' Halloween candy!
Eeeek!!! Don't be scared! The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is still open. #BTSL2026
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Eeeek!!! Don't be scared! The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is still open. #BTSL2026
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
While the dog is away (at doggie day care), the cat will take over her kennel.
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
While the dog is away (at doggie day care), the cat will take over her kennel.
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! The people of Venezuela are so lucky to have you. And what a speech from the Nobel Committee. It truly encapsulates what we all should be fighting for and against in our own communities. www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! The people of Venezuela are so lucky to have you. And what a speech from the Nobel Committee. It truly encapsulates what we all should be fighting for and against in our own communities. www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
Reposted by Christa Porter
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
To aid folks in their ongoing education regarding the nature of book bans and censorship this #BannedBooksWeek (and beyond), we’re giving away a bundle of nonfiction and fiction books about the ongoing fight against book bans!
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
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October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We wrote this handy step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to ban a book.
What Do I Do If I Don’t Like a Book at the Library?
A handy step-by-step guide.
buff.ly
October 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Join EveryLibrary for EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week Fest 2025 featuring authors, editors, narrators, publishing pros, and free-expression leaders. bsky.app/profile/ever...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books 2025 Calendar
Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, a free online celebration featuring 25+ authors, editors, and advocates in bold conversations about storytelling, censorship, and the freedom t...
www.everylibrary.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Join EveryLibrary for EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week Fest 2025 featuring authors, editors, narrators, publishing pros, and free-expression leaders. bsky.app/profile/ever...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Congrats, Amanda! 🥳
The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! I'm honored to be a part of this group: time.com/next @la-cac.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Congrats, Amanda! 🥳
So perfect! 📚🌈😍
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
So perfect! 📚🌈😍
When you discover that the sausage you thawed wasn't brats, you switch gears and improvise sausage and gravy for dinner.
September 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
When you discover that the sausage you thawed wasn't brats, you switch gears and improvise sausage and gravy for dinner.
@georgetakei.bsky.social is the 2025 Honorary Chair of #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 5–11), joined by youth advocate Iris Mogul. Together they’ll spotlight the harms of censorship.
https://www.ala.org/news/2025/09/legendary-actorauthoractivist-george-takei-named-honorary-chair-banned-books-week-2025
https://www.ala.org/news/2025/09/legendary-actorauthoractivist-george-takei-named-honorary-chair-banned-books-week-2025
September 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our old lady Kelly had a rough week, but she's home now and doing great thanks to the wonderful folks at South Ridge Animal Clinic and Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln. ❤️
September 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Our old lady Kelly had a rough week, but she's home now and doing great thanks to the wonderful folks at South Ridge Animal Clinic and Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln. ❤️
Did I just have leftover mashed potatoes for lunch? Yes, I did. Because that's what adulting is all about. 😋
September 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Did I just have leftover mashed potatoes for lunch? Yes, I did. Because that's what adulting is all about. 😋