To our trans community:

We know it’s been a long year, and that the news cycle and hateful attacks can take a toll. We feel it too.

You are not alone. You are loved, you are seen, and we will never stop showing up for you.

i get why people are fighting book bans with “don’t interfere with what i let my child read” and “i demand books for my child that reflect *our* family values too,” but it’s also about preserving some degree of autonomy *for the child*. The library should give a child an out *from* their family. 📚

It made me physically ill following updates from the Supreme Court today. Sending love to trans people, trans kids especially, and their families because… whew. Enduring this kind of hostility is an experience us cisgender will never fully understand.

Kav asks why we wouldn't trust parents instead of the state?

A GOOD QUESTION. Remember the bigoted assholes here are *often* talking about parents rights. But apparently parents of trans kids don't have rights.

I’ve been reading some discussions on here tonight about Tennessee banning manga. Some comments are making me think people believe school libraries have the same materials at every level. Librarians know what is appropriate for their students. It’s kind of our thing!

"You are a ghost
driving a meat-coated skeleton
made from stardust
riding a rock
flying through space.

Fear nothing."

Nēv Schulman

#Booksky

Most of our problems could be solved by properly funding public education.

Just in case you needed a smile today, our library has a stuffed chicken and potato for helping students and staff calm down. The chicken has his own instagram account. This is today’s post.

Here’s a couple of sleepy dogs for all of the new people. Welcome!

Always one of my favorite displays! #FReadom #BannedBooksWeek

There is nothing better than librarians winning TOY, except maybe when you get to work with them everyday! 📚

This has been the most controversial topic of discussion. I was not prepared. Thanks @kelseybogan.bsky.social for the idea! The kids, staff, and visitors love it!

Welcome @rescuelibrarian.bsky.social to the new place! She’s my library partner-in-crime and I love her dearly!

Teachers, librarians, educators, parents, & readers! It’s #giveaway time! I need to find these 20 middle-grade graphic novels a new home!

Follow, ❤️, and RT/QT or Comment+Tag a friend to enter for a chance to add these great books 📚 to your collection! Winner selected 11/5.

So far, so good on here! It’s so much easier to tune out the noise!

I’m trying to learn this new platform and I doubt anyone will see this, but here’s a picture of my sleeping kitten.