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Retired librarian, MLS, 30 years in profession, liberal, Democrat, reading, books, writing books and screenplays and short stories. Supports Blue, #Resistance, NeverTrump
Florida Officials Approves Land Transfer for Trump’s Presidential Library 

Florida officials have approved a plan to give a valuable piece of downtown Miami real…  Read original article: Read More
Florida Officials Approves Land Transfer for Trump’s Presidential Library 
Florida officials have approved a plan to give a valuable piece of downtown Miami real…  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Rutherford County libraries close for week to adhere to Trump ‘gender ideology’ order 

A sign posted out front of Smyrna Public Library alerts visitors to an "EMERGENCY CLOSURE…  Read original article: Read More
Rutherford County libraries close for week to adhere to Trump ‘gender ideology’ order 
A sign posted out front of Smyrna Public Library alerts visitors to an "EMERGENCY CLOSURE…  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Lowe’s employees paint mural at Brookings Public Library 

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Public Library is looking brighter these days ... librarian and programming…  Read original article: Read More
Lowe’s employees paint mural at Brookings Public Library 
BROOKINGS — The Brookings Public Library is looking brighter these days ... librarian and programming…  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves”

Join the Low Maintenance Book Club on Thursday, December 4th  at noon over Zoom for a post-holiday romp through British society as we read selections from P.G. Wodehouse’s My Man Jeeves . The discussion will specifically cover…
ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves”
Join the Low Maintenance Book Club on Thursday, December 4th  at noon over Zoom for a post-holiday romp through British society as we read selections from P.G. Wodehouse’s My Man Jeeves . The discussion will specifically cover the stories “Jeeves takes Charge,” “Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest,” “Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg” and “Bertie Changes His Mind.” The book is … Continue reading ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves” → The post ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves” appeared first on Duke University Libraries Blogs. Join the Low Maintenance Book Club on Thursday, December 4th  at noon over Zoom for a post-holiday romp through British society as we read selections from P.G. Wodehouse’s My Man Jeeves . The discussion will specifically cover the stories “Jeeves takes Charge,” “Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest,” “Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg” and “Bertie Changes His Mind.” The book is … Continue reading ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves” → The post ONLINE: Low Maintenance Book Club reads selections from “My Man Jeeves” appeared first on Duke University Libraries Blogs. Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Five novels to read if you’re fascinated by the Black bourgeoisie.

In a recent piece for Cultured, novelist Rob Franklin observed “a surge” in recent depictions of the Black bourgeoisie. This milieu, defined by a lifting as we climb ethos and certain cultural signifiers (Jack and Jill, Alpha Kappa…
Five novels to read if you’re fascinated by the Black bourgeoisie.
In a recent piece for Cultured, novelist Rob Franklin observed “a surge” in recent depictions of the Black bourgeoisie. This milieu, defined by a lifting as we climb ethos and certain cultural signifiers (Jack and Jill, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Oak
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12

Mars and Mercury will appear close to one another in the southwestern sky on Nov. 12.
See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12
Mars and Mercury will appear close to one another in the southwestern sky on Nov. 12.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Shutdown for What? (Schumer’s Version)

The post Shutdown for What? (Schumer’s Version) appeared first on Crooked Media.
Shutdown for What? (Schumer’s Version)
The post Shutdown for What? (Schumer’s Version) appeared first on Crooked Media.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Chris Hayes: Trump Has Become ‘The Establishment’

While Trump won the first time as an anti-status-quo hero, the low-trust podcast cranks like Rogan and Tim Dillon who put him back in the White House now see him as the establishment.
Chris Hayes: Trump Has Become ‘The Establishment’
While Trump won the first time as an anti-status-quo hero, the low-trust podcast cranks like Rogan and Tim Dillon who put him back in the White House now see him as the establishment.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Messy Politics of the Democratic Shutdown Deal

On Monday night, a small group of Senate Democrats broke from their colleagues and struck a deal with Republicans to try to end the government shutdown. The vote signaled a break in the gridlock that has shuttered the government for weeks.Catie…
The Messy Politics of the Democratic Shutdown Deal
On Monday night, a small group of Senate Democrats broke from their colleagues and struck a deal with Republicans to try to end the government shutdown. The vote signaled a break in the gridlock that has shuttered the government for weeks.Catie Edmondson and Shane Goldmacher discuss the agreement, and the rift in the Democratic Party.Guest:Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: The Senate passed a bill to reopen the government.The agreement prompted a backlash within the Democratic Party.Photo: Tierney L. Cross/The New York TimesFor more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
High performance tandem perovskite LEDs through interlayer photon recycling

Nature, Published online: 11 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09865-4High performance tandem perovskite LEDs through interlayer photon recycling
High performance tandem perovskite LEDs through interlayer photon recycling
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09865-4High performance tandem perovskite LEDs through interlayer photon recycling
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Comprehensive echocardiogram evaluation with view primed vision language AI

Nature, Published online: 11 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09850-xComprehensive echocardiogram evaluation with view primed vision language AI
Comprehensive echocardiogram evaluation with view primed vision language AI
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09850-xComprehensive echocardiogram evaluation with view primed vision language AI
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Meet the 2025 National Book Award Finalists

The winners of the 76th National Book Awards—given every year in Young People’s Literature, Translation, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction—will be announced next week in a ceremony hosted by Jeff Hiller at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Ahead of
Meet the 2025 National Book Award Finalists
The winners of the 76th National Book Awards—given every year in Young People’s Literature, Translation, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction—will be announced next week in a ceremony hosted by Jeff Hiller at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Ahead of
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Having good posture doesn’t just mean sitting up straight

Does your back hurt after a long day at your desk? Do you wake up with a sore neck every morning? Muscle aches in your body could be a sign you need to improve your posture. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down…
Having good posture doesn’t just mean sitting up straight
Does your back hurt after a long day at your desk? Do you wake up with a sore neck every morning? Muscle aches in your body could be a sign you need to improve your posture. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down what "good posture" looks like and how you can begin to correct yours. This episode originally published Feb. 2, 2025.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We asked a former federal agent to review videos showing use of force against protesters …

... protests. These videos have spurred debate over whether agents have ... Portland, Oregon; Los Angeles and other cities. Last week, U.S. ...
We asked a former federal agent to review videos showing use of force against protesters …
... protests. These videos have spurred debate over whether agents have ... Portland, Oregon; Los Angeles and other cities. Last week, U.S. ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Refugio library wall mural finished | Goliad Advance-Guard | southtexasnews.com 

Goliad County artist Chancelor Havlik has completed a new outdoor mural at the Dennis M.…  Read original article: Read More
Refugio library wall mural finished | Goliad Advance-Guard | southtexasnews.com 
Goliad County artist Chancelor Havlik has completed a new outdoor mural at the Dennis M.…  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CFP: MiALA 2026 Annual Conference (Traverse City, Michigan – May 6-8, 2026)

The Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) is now accepting presentation proposals for its annual conference, which will be held May 6-8, 2026, at the Park Place Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Traverse…
CFP: MiALA 2026 Annual Conference (Traverse City, Michigan – May 6-8, 2026)
The Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) is now accepting presentation proposals for its annual conference, which will be held May 6-8, 2026, at the Park Place Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Traverse City, MI. This year’s theme is Finding Our True North: Creating Connections to Light Our Way. Amid an era of rapid and often unsettling change in higher education, Michigan’s academic libraries remain vital centers of integrity, inquiry, and connection. Committed to upholding intellectual freedom, access, inclusivity, privacy, and the pursuit of truth, our “True North” is the shared compass that guides our work and keeps us grounded. We invite the academic library community to reflect on how it can embody our profession’s enduring core values, even when external pressures threaten to pull us off course. This year’s conference seeks to illuminate how academic libraries across Michigan are building resilience, fostering collaboration, and staying true to our values. We welcome proposals on topics covering any aspect of academic libraries. We are especially interested in those proposals that explore how academic libraries are reaffirming their “True North”—the guiding principles that sustain and inspire our work. Proposals are currently being accepted for the following formats:  Presentations, panels, or moderated discussion sessions (45 min.)Interactive workshops (105 min.)Lightning Talks (10 min.) Note: Poster presentation proposals will open in early December. Participation from librarians, library staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries is encouraged. MiALA membership is not required to submit a proposal. Please submit your presentation proposal using the application form by January 12, 2026. There is also a Breakout Session Collaboration Sheet available to find potential collaborators around a topic or idea.Questions about proposals can be sent to Stephanie Swanberg  at sswanberg@msp.edu. Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference@miala.org.  Join us as we come together in Traverse City to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover our collective direction. Let’s amplify the stories, strategies, and sparks of inspiration that remind us of who we are and why our work matters. The Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) is now accepting presentation proposals for its annual conference, which will be held May 6-8, 2026, at the Park Place Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Traverse City, MI. This year’s theme is Finding Our True North: Creating Connections to Light Our Way. Amid an era of rapid and often unsettling change in higher education, Michigan’s academic libraries remain vital centers of integrity, inquiry, and connection. Committed to upholding intellectual freedom, access, inclusivity, privacy, and the pursuit of truth, our “True North” is the shared compass that guides our work and keeps us grounded. We invite the academic library community to reflect on how it can embody our profession’s enduring core values, even when external pressures threaten to pull us off course. This year’s conference seeks to illuminate how academic libraries across Michigan are building resilience, fostering collaboration, and staying true to our values. We welcome proposals on topics covering any aspect of academic libraries. We are especially interested in those proposals that explore how academic libraries are reaffirming their “True North”—the guiding principles that sustain and inspire our work. Proposals are currently being accepted for the following formats:  Presentations, panels, or moderated discussion sessions (45 min.)Interactive workshops (105 min.)Lightning Talks (10 min.) Note: Poster presentation proposals will open in early December. Participation from librarians, library staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries is encouraged. MiALA membership is not required to submit a proposal. Please submit your presentation proposal using the application form by January 12, 2026. There is also a Breakout Session Collaboration Sheet available to find potential collaborators around a topic or idea.Questions about proposals can be sent to Stephanie Swanberg  at sswanberg@msp.edu. Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference@miala.org.  Join us as we come together in Traverse City to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover our collective direction. Let’s amplify the stories, strategies, and sparks of inspiration that remind us of who we are and why our work matters.  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hennepin County Library has a new Prince-themed card 4 U – Star Tribune 

Paul Public Library). For everyone else, it's as simple as going to one of the…  Read original article: Read More
Hennepin County Library has a new Prince-themed card 4 U – Star Tribune 
Paul Public Library). For everyone else, it's as simple as going to one of the…  Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The US in brief: Democrats call for Chuck Schumer’s head – The Economist 

Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter. Share. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck ...
The US in brief: Democrats call for Chuck Schumer’s head – The Economist 
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter. Share. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Senate approves legislation to end shutdown. And, where climate change efforts stand – NPR 

The U.S. Senate voted 60 to 40 last night to approve a continuing resolution to reopen the government. Speaker Mike Johnson called the House of ...
Senate approves legislation to end shutdown. And, where climate change efforts stand – NPR 
The U.S. Senate voted 60 to 40 last night to approve a continuing resolution to reopen the government. Speaker Mike Johnson called the House of ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Laser Cutter Safety in Library Makerspaces

Fourteen years after the first modern library makerspace opened at the Fayetteville Free Library, makerspaces have become a staple in libraries across the country. These creative hubs empower patrons to design, build, and explore using equipment like 3D…
Laser Cutter Safety in Library Makerspaces
Fourteen years after the first modern library makerspace opened at the Fayetteville Free Library, makerspaces have become a staple in libraries across the country. These creative hubs empower patrons to design, build, and explore using equipment like 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and laser engravers. But as libraries embrace innovation, one critical element can’t be overlooked—safety. In particular, proper safety procedures for laser cutters are essential to ensuring that creativity and community engagement thrive without risk. The post Laser Cutter Safety in Library Makerspaces first appeared on Public Libraries Online.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Go Delaware: Another State Steps Up for the Freedom to Read!

As we settle into November, some of us have recently voted in special elections but most of us are gearing up for the mid-term elections in November 2026. This is an ideal time to recognize the politicians in your area, be they building…
Go Delaware: Another State Steps Up for the Freedom to Read!
As we settle into November, some of us have recently voted in special elections but most of us are gearing up for the mid-term elections in November 2026. This is an ideal time to recognize the politicians in your area, be they building level or legislative, and to continue to develop your relationships with your decision makers and representatives. Most of us know that building partnerships takes time and the job of the advocate is continuous. Happily, sometimes, the representative comes to you. Here is Delaware’s story… Why focus on Delaware? I confess, for me, it is personal. I spent twenty of my thirty-five professional years in Delaware, both as a librarian and library educator, including serving as president of the Delaware Association of School Librarians and member of the Delaware Library Association Legislative Action Committee. Therefore, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride that my former home... The post Go Delaware: Another State Steps Up for the Freedom to Read! appeared first on ALSC Blog.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It’s International Games Month!

November is International Games Month! It’s a good time to remember the importance of play in our lives, socially, educationally, and of course just for fun. If you’re on the Atlanta campus, please drop in and try out our fledgling collection of board and card games…
It’s International Games Month!
November is International Games Month! It’s a good time to remember the importance of play in our lives, socially, educationally, and of course just for fun. If you’re on the Atlanta campus, please drop in and try out our fledgling collection of board and card games on the second floor across from the Library Service Read More ... November is International Games Month! It’s a good time to remember the importance of play in our lives, socially, educationally, and of course just for fun. If you’re on the Atlanta campus, please drop in and try out our fledgling collection of board and card games on the second floor across from the Library Service Read More ... Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Indigenous Stories for Teens

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and one way we celebrate is through the sharing of stories by and about Native Americans. Whether or not you are Native American, these new titles for teens make for fantastic stories.  Gary Robinson’s book Billy…
Indigenous Stories for Teens
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and one way we celebrate is through the sharing of stories by and about Native Americans. Whether or not you are Native American, these new titles for teens make for fantastic stories.  Gary Robinson’s book Billy Buckhorn and the Book of Spells launches a series about a Cherokee
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Zohran, the Jews, and Reckoning with Gaza (w/ Peter Beinart)

This episode isn't focused on a single topic or text, but rather just wanting to have a wide-ranging conversation with our guest, Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and author of the recent book, Being Jewish After the…
Zohran, the Jews, and Reckoning with Gaza (w/ Peter Beinart)
This episode isn't focused on a single topic or text, but rather just wanting to have a wide-ranging conversation with our guest, Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and author of the recent book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. We start by discussing the appalling wave of Islamophobic attacks against Zohran Mamdani during the last weeks of his victorious mayoral campaign, the short-sighted embrace of such bigotry by too many American Jews and Jewish institutions, the current iterations of anti-semitism roiling the right, religious tradition and progressive politics, changing your mind, and more.Listen again: "Elon Musk, the Jews, and the ADL" (w/ Mari Cohen, Alex Kane, & Peter Beinart), Sept 26, 2023Sources:Zohran Mamdani, "My Message to Muslim New Yorkers—and Everyone Who Calls This City Home," YouTube, Oct 24, 2025Peter Beinart, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning (2025)Mark Mazower, On Antisemitism: A Word in History, (2025)Arwa Mahdawi, "Mamdani's Mayoral Race was Marred by Unhinged Islamophobia. It's Not Going Away Soon," The Guardian, Nov 6, 2025Romanus Cessario, O.P., "Non Possumus," First Things, Feb 1, 2018George Washington, "To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island," August 18, 1790...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes! This episode isn't focused on a single topic or text, but rather just wanting to have a wide-ranging conversation with our guest, Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and author of the recent book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. We start by discussing the appalling wave of Islamophobic attacks against Zohran Mamdani during the last weeks of his victorious mayoral campaign, the short-sighted embrace of such bigotry by too many American Jews and Jewish institutions, the current iterations of anti-semitism roiling the right, religious tradition and progressive politics, changing your mind, and more.Listen again: "Elon Musk, the Jews, and the ADL" (w/ Mari Cohen, Alex Kane, & Peter Beinart), Sept 26, 2023Sources:Zohran Mamdani, "My Message to Muslim New Yorkers—and Everyone Who Calls This City Home," YouTube, Oct 24, 2025Peter Beinart, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning (2025)Mark Mazower, On Antisemitism: A Word in History, (2025)Arwa Mahdawi, "Mamdani's Mayoral Race was Marred by Unhinged Islamophobia. It's Not Going Away Soon," The Guardian, Nov 6, 2025Romanus Cessario, O.P., "Non Possumus," First Things, Feb 1, 2018George Washington, "To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island," August 18, 1790...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes! Read original article: Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM