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Libsky following the right-wing playbook to a T.

People legitimately furious at their senators yesterday for caving. Media spins. Today libsky is all spelunking professionals.
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Another in my series of libraries
Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome - high coffered ceiling, multiple antique display cabinets, walls lined with books
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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For Veterans Day: a Graphic Novel series about THE FIRST BLACK CAPTAIN OF A US MILITARY VESSEL.

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas #VeteransDay #edusky #USDemocracy #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #libsky

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A few panels from "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero - Book 2", by DaShan Thomas are presented in this graphic. In panel one, Captain Robert Smalls and his second in command Samuels are dressed in Union uniforms, and are bathed in the light of a nearby explosion. They stand on the deck of a ship which is listing hard to the side from the impact of the explosion on a nearby ship. The explosion is depicted towards the right of the image. It is huge and made of angry shades of red, yellow and orange against the brilliant blue of the sea. Samuels asks Robert: "How much Black Powder?! did Eddie Use?!?!" "All of it I suppose," Robert replies. "Let me tell you something about Eddie, Eddie don't like to do stuff twice! TIME TO GO!!!" The next panel shows two white Union officers lifting an unconscious Confederate. Robert Smalls tells them "Put that captive in the brig next to that coward Ex-Captain." "Yes Sir!!!" they both say. One officer is David Hunter. The other says to Hunter "Can Smalls bark orders at us? You are a General." "Smalls is the Captain of this boat now," David Hunter says. "Captains are the Gods of their Ship. Smalls is your Lord & Savior." "AHEAD FULL!! Fire! on that Confederate ship!!!" Robert says to Samuels. "Sir, Yes Sir!" yells Samuels. He hollers ahead to someone who is off-camera: '"AHEAD FULL!!!!" In the final panel, we see two Black Union soldiers setting off a canon. They both cover their heads and ears to protect themselves from the blast. The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow. A handsome Black Man in a Civil War Era Union Army Uniform gazes to his right. Behind him, perhaps also in the back of his mind, Fort Sumter explodes under enemy fire. Across his shoulder is the web address CaptainSmalls.com. The man is Real Life Black Hero Captain Robert Smalls, from the graphic novel "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by author & illustrator DaShan Thomas - available at Bookshop, Etsy & Amazon. Captain Robert Smalls was an enslaved man who commandeered the Confederate steam ship "Planter" with his wife, family and friends - and their wives and families, sailed the Steamer to freedom, and became a titan of the Union Army in the Civil War. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Another in my series of libraries
Biblioteca Teresiana, Mantua
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Biblioteca Teresiana, Mantua - tall wooden shelves lining walls, two levels, splendid crystal chandelier, tables with open books displayed
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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From November 10th to December 19th, we will be accepting new, unused school supplies at all our branches. #librarysky #libsky
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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So pleased that Paul Needham's recent talk @illinoisrbml.bsky.social is up! Interested to learn more about the progression of his work on the Catholicon... 📜 #bookhistory #booksky #libsky #rarebooks www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYa5...
Paul Needham talk, 10/23/25 - "Gutenberg's Second Invention: The 1460 Mainz Catholicon"
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November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Events for the week of 11/10 - 11/15. We'll be closed on Tuesday for Veterans Day and this is also the LAST WEEK for donating to the Craft Supply Swap!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 11/10 - 11/15 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information. Wednesday's reminder about donating to the Craft Supply Swap is surrounded by drawings of sewing and drawing supplies.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Ready for new holiday traditions? #libsky
Participating in New Family Traditions During the Holidays
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November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Two years ago, WPL officially halted fees on late items! We wanted to make sure no one feels guilty because it took a couple extra days to finish a good story.
Here's the original announcement / FAQ for more details! www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#watervillemaine #libsky#finefreelibrary
The background is a photo of the Waterville Public Library in Waterville, Maine. In the top right is their logo in white. The bottom half is take up by a blue box with "Fine free for two years!" in white. On either side of the text are gold confetti cones.
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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ON WEEK LEFT to donate craft supplies to the Craft Supply Swap! November 15th is the final day we'll accept donations as we need the following week to organize and prep for the Swap itself on 11/22. Drop by any time Waterville Public Library is open!
#craftsupplyswap #watervillemaine #libsky
Text: Craft Supply Swap, one week left to drop off supplies! Last day: November 15, all hours to Library is open. Behind the text is a black background. The text is surrounded by various craft supplies and sewing notions.
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Another in my series of libraries
Biblioteca del Convento de San Francisco de Asis, Lima
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Biblioteca del Convento de San Francisco de Asis, Lima - ornate stands holding large open manuscript books, finely tiled floor, spiral staircases on each side leading from lower level of shelves to balcony
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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TOMORROW! On Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30-2:15 pm, children's author Jeanine Deas returns to Family Storytime. She brings literacy to life through her books and activities! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
#storytime #libsky #JeanineDeas #MaineAuthor
A picture of the author reading from one of her books. The covers of her books are super-imposed over the image in the bottom left corner.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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If you're interested in reading more books about people who are different from you, we often recommend arranging your quest around all the different awareness weeks and months of the year. This month is #NativeAmericanAndIndigenousHeritage month!
#LibraryTips #LibSky #BookSky
Library Tip #73: Read books about people who are different from yourself (whether that difference is race, gender, sexual orientation, occupation, or something else)! This kind of reading allows you to consider other people's perspectives privately and can benefit your life in multiple ways. Increased knowledge can change how you act and carry yourself. You may find it easier to connect with people at work or people may just feel more comfortable and accepted around you. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of various pumpkins of different colors (dark orange, bright orange, white, cream, and yellow).
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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New items arriving daily! tinyurl.com/brlnewitems #libsky #librarysky #newbooks
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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What to get the person who has everything?
A Gift Card to the Friends of the Quarryville Library Bookstore!
#holidaygiftsideas #QuarryvilleLibraryCenter #books #LibSky
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Another in my series of libraries
Biblioteca Palazzo Altieri, Rome
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Biblioteca Palazzo Altieri, Rome - large high-ceilinged room with white walls and ceiling, ornate candelabra, lots of bookshelves
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Tomorrow! Looking forward to participating in the Rochester Children and Teens Festival taking place from 10-3, and joining Brian Yannish and Kevin Kurtz on a panel about ideas and experiences and how they inspire books. A terrific bookish day if you’re in the area! #KidLit #LibSky #EduSky
November 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Our newest blog post about our opening reception is now live!!!
Read all about "Unboxing the New Exhibit" here on our Wordpress! #archives #libsky #books 🐢🔥🙌📚

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Unboxing the New Exhibit
by Belane Ayelework and Willow Whitaker  The Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) team has been hard at work for the past nine months to plan, create, and install our  new e…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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This week, our library pet, #AxlProseTheAxolotl, is reading the children's #picturebook, #WeAreWaterProtectors, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade in celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Check our recommendation reasoning in the comments!

#LibSky #BookSky
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's picture book, "We Are Water Protectors" written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Graphics of books and book shelves.
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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My colleague, Molly, wrote a bit about our speculative fiction here at Spencer! Link below! 📜 #bookhistory #booksky #libsky #rarebooks
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Explore sci-fi history at Kenneth Spencer Research Library: manuscripts, original artwork, papers - even a typewriter - from some of speculative fiction's biggest names. Discover more in the latest KSRL blog post.

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Theodore Sturgeon’s typewriter. Papers of Theodore Sturgeon. Call #: MS 359, box 2
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Dang. Today was the day I removed Baker & Taylor from my tabs open upon startup group on Chrome. #librarylife #libsky #librarysky #bakerandtaylor
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November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Another in my series of libraries
Biblioteca Palatina, Parma
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Biblioteca Palatina, Parma - very impressive and massive bookshelves between pillars filled with old bound books
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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#edusky #booksky #libsky #blackbooksky
Looking for heroic stories of #BlackHistory? You can find Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero at Ingram Group- preferred by schools, libaries & bookstores worldwide.
Ask for our book at your favorite spot - we are easy to order by EVERYONE!
This is a printscreen of a page at Ingram Content Group's Index App. It shows how to order Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero by DaShan Thomas via the Ingram Content Group App
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Come check out our new display at the #BellefonteLibrary: Still the Reader You've Always Been! We picked out some classic children's books from the childhoods of #GenX and #Millenials and paired them with some modern adult fiction read-a-likes. What's your childhood favorite book?

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Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the front of the 365 degree display. Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the right side of the 365 degree display. Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the left side of the 365 degree display.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Adam Zurn, of Uncharted Lancaster , will be at the Quarryville Library Center for #ExtraGive on Friday, 21 November. He will speak on the "History and Legends of Drumore and Fishing Creek."
#QuarryvilleLibraryCenter #QVL #ExtraGive #localhistory #AdamZurn #LibSky
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM