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· Dec 10
Book Banners Are Lying to Americans!
Don't let them lie to you!
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Book banners LOVE to say they just want pornography out of school libraries.
They're lying.
And we have the receipts.
(A Thread)
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They're lying.
And we have the receipts.
(A Thread)
Or all in one post if you like - action.everylibrary.org/bookbannersl...
We are living through a period of profound uncertainty and systemic challenge—where erasure of truth and history is not only possible, but actively underway.
The Librarian’s Call: Documenting Is Resistance | Common Dreams
History is protected by those who collect, preserve, and share the facts.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are living through a period of profound uncertainty and systemic challenge—where erasure of truth and history is not only possible, but actively underway.
We celebrate librarians who find innovative ways to make makerspaces available to their community.
Makerspaces and the Young Inventor
Did you know that many libraries have in-house makerspaces open to the public?
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We celebrate librarians who find innovative ways to make makerspaces available to their community.
While Congress argues, librarians act.
When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries
While Congress debates cutting SNAP benefits, local librarians are stocking food pantries, organizing donation drives, and ensuring that struggling families don’t walk away empty-handed.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
While Congress argues, librarians act.
One of the least-visited places by tourists is the Morgan Library & Museum.
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The Morgan Library, an abandoned subway station and other New York City secrets
From the air, underground, or at street-level, EL PAÍS has put together a list of 10 surprising places to explore in the Big Apple, beyond the touristy clichés
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November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of the least-visited places by tourists is the Morgan Library & Museum.
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More than 20,000 books and other materials have already been removed from shelves, moved for now to the Downtown Bend Public Library.
When the Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens in the spring all those materials will move there permanently, ready to be checked out.
When the Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens in the spring all those materials will move there permanently, ready to be checked out.
East Bend library set to close Saturday - The Bulletin
After 15 years of serving east Bend, the Deschutes Public Library branch on Dean Swift Road will close Saturday.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
More than 20,000 books and other materials have already been removed from shelves, moved for now to the Downtown Bend Public Library.
When the Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens in the spring all those materials will move there permanently, ready to be checked out.
When the Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens in the spring all those materials will move there permanently, ready to be checked out.
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.
Pledge your support to easing the Grand Rapids Area Library’s fiscal crisis
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.
A library card is a crucial step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
What’s the must-have school supply this year? A library card! - Christian County Headliner News
It's the key to worldwide exploration, and it fits in your pocket. Each September, the Christian County Library collaborates with preschools, daycares, elementary, middle and high schools across the…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A library card is a crucial step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
What started as a small collection of just 300 books has grown into a key part of Denison’s history.
Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.
Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.
Denison Public Library celebrates 90th anniversary, unveils new sculpture
The 90-year celebration wrapped up with a handful of speeches and the unveiling of a new sculpture.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What started as a small collection of just 300 books has grown into a key part of Denison’s history.
Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.
Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.
LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.
You won’t be able to check out a free laptop from LA County Library after next month. Here’s why
The FCC voted to end e-rate discounts for digital lending programs forcing LA County Library to end its loan service.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
“Back to the drawing board,” its director said of a 15-year push to renovate or replace a pre-Civil War era facility.
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Rutland’s library hoped to close the book on a building saga. Instead, it’s opening a new one. - VTDigger
“Back to the drawing board,” its director said of a 15-year push to renovate or replace a pre-Civil War era facility.
vtdigger.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“Back to the drawing board,” its director said of a 15-year push to renovate or replace a pre-Civil War era facility.
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A municipal court and library in an Oklahoma city are allowing people with traffic violations, certain municipal offenses and overdue library books to donate food in exchange for lowering or eliminating their infractions.
City allows library, traffic fines to be cleared with food pantry donations - UPI.com
A municipal court and library in Oklahoma are allowing people with minor offenses to donate food in exchange for lowering or eliminating fines.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A municipal court and library in an Oklahoma city are allowing people with traffic violations, certain municipal offenses and overdue library books to donate food in exchange for lowering or eliminating their infractions.
"I’ve never lost my love of public libraries or my admiration for librarians...
That’s why it’s so disheartening to see the undermining of public libraries by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Harget"
That’s why it’s so disheartening to see the undermining of public libraries by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Harget"
Tenn. official's order undermines our public libraries
I understand the concern of parents who see books in public libraries that might clash with their family’s values. The answer, of course, is to accompany your grade-school child to the library and…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"I’ve never lost my love of public libraries or my admiration for librarians...
That’s why it’s so disheartening to see the undermining of public libraries by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Harget"
That’s why it’s so disheartening to see the undermining of public libraries by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Harget"
The Friends of the Baxter County Library have contributed $10,000 to support the Library Hill Trail Project.
Friends of Library donate $10,000 to Library Hill Trail project
The Friends of the Baxter County Library have contributed $10,000 to support the Library Hill Trail Project, a three-quarter-mile recreational trail that will connect the Donald W. Reynolds Library…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Friends of the Baxter County Library have contributed $10,000 to support the Library Hill Trail Project.
Every time Congress threatens SNAP, the message is clear: “You’re on your own.” Libraries, by contrast, send the opposite message: “You’re part of a community, and we take care of each other.”
When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries
While Congress debates cutting SNAP benefits, local librarians are stocking food pantries, organizing donation drives, and ensuring that struggling families don’t walk away empty-handed.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Every time Congress threatens SNAP, the message is clear: “You’re on your own.” Libraries, by contrast, send the opposite message: “You’re part of a community, and we take care of each other.”
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
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This was once a country that rewarded reading widely.
You don't have to agree.
You don't have to read things you don't like.
You really should allow others to read according to their needs and desires.
Books contain worlds of information. The pursuit of knowledge should always be rewarded.
You don't have to agree.
You don't have to read things you don't like.
You really should allow others to read according to their needs and desires.
Books contain worlds of information. The pursuit of knowledge should always be rewarded.
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
Rural Maine libraries fear loss of services if new standards are approved
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that's…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This was once a country that rewarded reading widely.
You don't have to agree.
You don't have to read things you don't like.
You really should allow others to read according to their needs and desires.
Books contain worlds of information. The pursuit of knowledge should always be rewarded.
You don't have to agree.
You don't have to read things you don't like.
You really should allow others to read according to their needs and desires.
Books contain worlds of information. The pursuit of knowledge should always be rewarded.
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
Rural Maine libraries fear loss of services if new standards are approved
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that's…
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.
The town of Williston is considering an expansion to their library and renovation of their town green this Town Meeting Day.
Librarians say they’ve run out of places to put new books and host meetings.
Librarians say they’ve run out of places to put new books and host meetings.
Williston considers $15 million bond for library expansion, town green renovation
The town of Williston is considering expanding their library and renovating their town green this Town Meeting Day.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The town of Williston is considering an expansion to their library and renovation of their town green this Town Meeting Day.
Librarians say they’ve run out of places to put new books and host meetings.
Librarians say they’ve run out of places to put new books and host meetings.
The Traveling Pastor Circus is a group affiliated with the Christian Nationalist Remnant Alliance who are traveling across Texas, trying to make a name for themselves by getting superintendents and trustees to remove books without regard for the policies in place.
Plano + Leander + Cy-Fair + Conroe + Fort Bend + More
June School Board Wrap-Up - A NEW MONTHLY FEATURE!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Traveling Pastor Circus is a group affiliated with the Christian Nationalist Remnant Alliance who are traveling across Texas, trying to make a name for themselves by getting superintendents and trustees to remove books without regard for the policies in place.
The gentle kindness of libraries...
Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday.
Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday.
Urbandale Public Library trades late fees for donations
Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday
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November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The gentle kindness of libraries...
Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday.
Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday.
The staff have been reinstated!
Part-time librarians laid off in Baltimore County reinstated to their jobs
The 14 part-time librarians who were laid off by Baltimore County’s library system this week have been reinstated “effective immediately,” library officials said Friday.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The staff have been reinstated!
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, which has been closed for over a month due to the government shutdown, has announced plans to reopen and offer free admission for approximately two weeks.
JFK Library announces reopening, free admission period after government shutdown
The JFK Library in Boston will officially reopen Saturday now that the government shutdown is over.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, which has been closed for over a month due to the government shutdown, has announced plans to reopen and offer free admission for approximately two weeks.
A Little Free Library initiative bringing books to book deserts in Indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada
Culturally Connected Literacy: The Impact of the Indigenous Library Program
A Little Free Library initiative bringing books to book deserts in Indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A Little Free Library initiative bringing books to book deserts in Indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada