Melissa
@treessway.bsky.social
Upper Peninsula of Michigan fan, public library worker, bird nerd, momma, equal lover of cats and dogs
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Many people that say things along the lines of "Libraries should do this thing" have never investigated to see if Libraries are in fact already doing that thing or if it is in fact possible for Libraries to do it!
Libraries already do a lot of things in between doing the other things that they do!
Libraries already do a lot of things in between doing the other things that they do!
July 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Many people that say things along the lines of "Libraries should do this thing" have never investigated to see if Libraries are in fact already doing that thing or if it is in fact possible for Libraries to do it!
Libraries already do a lot of things in between doing the other things that they do!
Libraries already do a lot of things in between doing the other things that they do!
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nothing matters. everything is computer. go ahead and eat that 5th hotdog
July 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
nothing matters. everything is computer. go ahead and eat that 5th hotdog
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July 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:
May 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:
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Sounds of Eurasian Eagle Owl. One of the largest owls. Credit by: liebanafot
May 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Sounds of Eurasian Eagle Owl. One of the largest owls. Credit by: liebanafot
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Photographs of the people and landscape along a rough trail into Alaska's interior, taken nearly 125 years ago.
A Trip Into Alaska’s Copper River Valley in 1902
A collection of photographs of the people and landscapes along a rough trail into Alaska's interior, taken nearly 125 years ago.
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May 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Photographs of the people and landscape along a rough trail into Alaska's interior, taken nearly 125 years ago.
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I hope this makes you smile as much as it did for me.
April 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I hope this makes you smile as much as it did for me.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:
April 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:
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Something to think about
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Something to think about
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“We are extremely concerned that the wording of this [executive order] could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS,"
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
Trump Executive Order Targets IMLS for Closure
In a March 14 Executive Order, President Donald Trump has targeted seven more federal agencies for permanent closure, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
The order states that the...
www.wordsandmoney.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“We are extremely concerned that the wording of this [executive order] could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS,"
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
-John Chrastka executive director of EveryLibrary
www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-execut...
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The Milky Way in the direction of the constellation of Scutum. The Eagle and the Omega Nebula appear as small reddish smudges close to the trees. The Omega nebula is one of the largest star-forming regions in our galaxy. 🧪 🔭
March 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Milky Way in the direction of the constellation of Scutum. The Eagle and the Omega Nebula appear as small reddish smudges close to the trees. The Omega nebula is one of the largest star-forming regions in our galaxy. 🧪 🔭
An Ermine! Sweetest little baby.
March 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
An Ermine! Sweetest little baby.
Taking a ski with my favorite snow bunny! We had the chance for a quick loop after his ski practice today.
#adaptivesports #paraathlete
#adaptivesports #paraathlete
February 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Taking a ski with my favorite snow bunny! We had the chance for a quick loop after his ski practice today.
#adaptivesports #paraathlete
#adaptivesports #paraathlete
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Q: How evil do you have to be to cut a Dolly book program?
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library
The country singer started the “Imagination Library” nearly 30 years ago to encourage early literacy.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Q: How evil do you have to be to cut a Dolly book program?
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools’ documented acts of censorship and discrimination.
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
January 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools’ documented acts of censorship and discrimination.
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
Frosted tips, compliments of Mother Nature and -4 degrees air temp
February 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Frosted tips, compliments of Mother Nature and -4 degrees air temp
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Help public libraries today by:
✅ Downloading an ebook
✅ Registering for a program
✅ Sharing a post from your library
✅ Emailing staff and thanking them
✅ Mark your calendar to attend the next library board of control meeting
✅ Ask 5 friends to do the same
✅ Downloading an ebook
✅ Registering for a program
✅ Sharing a post from your library
✅ Emailing staff and thanking them
✅ Mark your calendar to attend the next library board of control meeting
✅ Ask 5 friends to do the same
February 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Help public libraries today by:
✅ Downloading an ebook
✅ Registering for a program
✅ Sharing a post from your library
✅ Emailing staff and thanking them
✅ Mark your calendar to attend the next library board of control meeting
✅ Ask 5 friends to do the same
✅ Downloading an ebook
✅ Registering for a program
✅ Sharing a post from your library
✅ Emailing staff and thanking them
✅ Mark your calendar to attend the next library board of control meeting
✅ Ask 5 friends to do the same
The UP200 Sled Dog Race, back after two years of being cancelled due to lack of snow. I missed it more than I realized. The sweet joy of these pups is balm for the heavy heart and soul.
February 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The UP200 Sled Dog Race, back after two years of being cancelled due to lack of snow. I missed it more than I realized. The sweet joy of these pups is balm for the heavy heart and soul.
Loved this episode- thought provoking, hope inducing. Highly recommend a listen!
WHAT NOW? With Trevor & Christiana: youtu.be/1VRCfuKEGdo?...
RIP… D.E.I. with Ruha Benjamin | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
YouTube video by What Now? with Trevor Noah
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Loved this episode- thought provoking, hope inducing. Highly recommend a listen!