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joe•iuculano :mastodon:

#PublicLibrary in #Montreal admittd it made mistake when it refused 2 organize reading event 4 local author bcuz of #Quebec’s #language law, known as #Bill96

“I was silenced,” said #MariaCaltabiano in interview with #CTVNews
...

The reason: Quebec’s #LanguageLaw.

She was told she had to do the reading in #French or hire a translator but she says translating poetry→a challenge & finding someone→a hassle

Says she left library feeling like a second-class citizen.

ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/i-

Maria Caltabiano holds a copy of her first book, Drawing Daybreak, a collection of poems she wrote remembering her late husband who died of cancer. (Swidda Rassy/CTV News)
CTVNews · ‘I was silenced’: Montreal author told she couldn’t hold English book reading in library due to Quebec language lawA public library in Montreal admitted it made a mistake when it refused to organize a reading event for a local author because of Quebec’s language law, commonly known as Bill 96.
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Nonilex

Dr. Hayden became the #librarian of #Congress after a lengthy run as the chief librarian in #Baltimore, her longtime home, where she had overhauled the city’s struggling public #library system.

She had known #Obama since her early days as a librarian working in the #Chicago #PublicLibrary. She started as a librarian in Chicago in 1973 & ultimately became the city’s chief librarian.

But she harbored a special appreciation for the #LibraryOfCongress, which she called a “treasure chest.”

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KSev 🇳🇴🌻🚲 :donor:

- The new PBS Independent Lens documentary about America's public library system arrives with a very clever, two-edged title: Free for All: The Public Library.

The "Free for All" part refers, of course, to the beauty and generosity of the library system, which lends books, for free, to virtually anyone. But "Free for All" also refers to the many fights surrounding that idealistic institution: fights against segregated libraries; the banning of books; tax cuts and local library closures; targeted reductions of federal funds; and, quite recently and famously, "Drag Queen Story Hour."

'Free For All' review: This library documentary is worth checking out
#Documentary #PublicLibrary #Library #PBS #IndieLensPBS #IndependentLens
npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-53808

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Chadams

Boosts appreciated greatly!

Calling any and all fedi folks who live in #Ohio or know someone who does! Our lawmakers here are trying to take away our #publiclibrary funding, and amidst so much cultural and scientific loss, I just can't handle this happening, too. Please help spread the word. Details and how to contact your reps:

moonbeammultimedia.com/posts/u

www.moonbeammultimedia.comUrgent Call to Action for Ohio Residents: Protect Your Public Libraries | Moonbeam MultimediaWe're calling on Ohio residents to contact lawmakers about proposed cuts to public library funding. Learn about the cuts, use our sample letter, or find your representatives here.
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Project Gutenberg

A Celebrated Librarian’s Concealed Life

Known as the “soul of the Morgan,” Belle da Costa Greene established the Morgan Library & Museum’s collection and lived as a “passing” Black woman in the early 20th century.

By Alexandra M. Thomas

hyperallergic.com/1001007/cele

Black-and-white portrait of Belle da Costa Greene seated indoors, holding papers in her lap. She wears a dark dress with a large white collar and a decorative hat or headpiece. Light filters in through tall windows behind her, and a potted plant adds a graceful touch to the setting.
#librarians#publiclibrary
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DoomsdaysCW

#Missouri: #JoplinMO #PublicLibrary Shares Spring Ideas of Books and Things

by: Wendi Douglas

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 04:41 PM CDT

"SPRING" LIBRARY RESOURCES - Cleaning/Organizing, Gardening & Donating!

SPRING CLEANING

"With Spring around the corner, Joplin Public Library can help you get your home and garden prepped for the new season!

"Spring is the time to tackle the cleaning and repairing you've put off all winter. Check out a book on decluttering, a complete guide to cleaning the whole house, or handy hints on storage, repairs, and maintenance.

"Need a tool for spring cleaning? Check out the #LibraryOfThings for a professional carpet cleaner, a household tool kit, or a dryer vent cleaning system.

"Just need something to listen to while you clean? Libby and hoopla have great audiobooks you can stream from your devices!

SPRING GARDENING

"If you have a garden you want to get ready for Spring, you'll want to be certain to use Library resources as well!

"The annual plant swap on March 29 is a great place to meet fellow plant lovers and get new plants, cuttings, and seeds!

"Browse the book selection for instructions on vegetable gardening, flower gardening and more. If you're more of a visual learning, stream Great Courses How to Grow Anything on Kanopy using your JPL card!

"Just dipping your toes into gardening? Check out our gardening set from the Library of Things and try before you buy!

DONATIONS ACCEPTED

"Also, if you`re decluttering and wondering where to go with your gently used books, movies, and magazines. Bring them to the Library.

"The Joplin Public Library accepts donations of GENTLY USED books, DVDs, CDs and recent issues of popular magazines. As part of their volunteer duties, Friends of the Joplin Public Library manage the donated items and the sale shelf. Funds raised will help to support the Friends in their mission of enhancing and supporting the Library. They would love to have your items to sell."

fourstateshomepage.com/news/li

For details: Joplin Public Library | www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/

#LibrariesRule#Libraries#LibrariesOfThings
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Douglas

If you know a #SeniorCitizen in your neighborhood, you should talk to them about having hard copies of their important #SocialSecurity documents. And you should help them get copies if you're able and if they're willing to trust you to help them.

Or send them to the local public library for help. If it's a decent #PublicLibrary then the staff might have the time and skills to help them.

A local #SeniorCenter might also be able to help.

Good luck out there and stay frosty.

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DoomsdaysCW

#BurlingtonVT #PublicLibrary restarts #PlantExchange program

by EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER, Mar 13, 2025

BURLINGTON — "The Burlington Public Library brought back this week its popular plant exchange program.

The Plant/#SeedSwap program uses a shelf within the library that holds a variety of #seeds, starts and #propagations."

Source:
goskagit.com/news/local_news/b
#LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #PlantSwap #Vermont #SolarPunkSunday

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DoomsdaysCW

#Alabama: #Tuscaloosa #PublicLibrary to host second #RepairCafe

by Allen Smith Mar 2, 2025

"Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair Cafe

"Do you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?

"Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting its second Repair Cafe on March 22 from noon to 3 p.m.

"Volunteers will have stations for different categories of items and will also be there to teach attendees how to repair some items themselves.

"Organizers are also hoping to save space in local landfills."

Source:
wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-pub
#RepairCafesAlabama #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #FixIt

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