Way too many ad breaks in this Pluto TV "Three Days of the Condor" presentation. I should've looked to see if I could get it on Kanopy or Hoopla, but I have a certain level of respect for whomever decided to put one of the ad breaks in the middle of the weird sex scene.
That's extremely funny!
Ghost sign for Glasgow's Stirling's Public Library on 54 Miller Street. Established in 1791 using a bequest from Walter Stirling, which included his books and his house at 7 Miller Street, this was one of the first public libraries in the city. Since then, the library has move to a number of locations around the city (including here at 54 Miller Street) and can currently be found in the basement of the Gallery of Modern Art on Royal Exchange Square.
That time in 2016 when I was invited to Olympia Zine Fest and got a bunch of bands to play the public library. The rule was every band that played had to have at least one zinester. Pictured are Spider and the Webs with #TobiVail and Christopher Sutton. Between songs, Tobi told stories that stitched Olympia’s DIY past together with the present. #zines #PublicLibrary #OlympiaZineFest #PNW #punk #DIY #KRecords
The entrance to the former Springburn Public Library. It was designed by William B. Whitie in an Edwardian Baroque style and was opened in 1904.
#Brava to this woman calling 
on the #MAGA #KKKRISTIAN #Fascist #mansplaining & trying to mess with her
#PublicLibrary & #PublicHealth go together!
#FreeToRead #PrideMonth
Library of Congress classification system.
Oversized first. Over 14 inches vertically.
Subjects next.
Special work section for currently reading/using.
Had it by DDC until I got a job as academic staff in an academic library. I prefer LLC, but I think Public Libraries use Dewey so they dont have to pay catalog fees for most of their collection.
Wednesdaysat 6PM in Northfield, Surmer concert series with storytime at 530 (1730) https://mynpl.org/home #library #publiclibrary #MNastodon Check out your town events
https://mstdn.social/@cainmark/114713289199910217
One bike is in the shop. Backup bike is currently without a chain. Checked out a bicycle from the Rushford Public Library. Adjusted and tightened loose seat after I got home.
Went for a pleasant jaunt around town.
Pleasant after I adjusted to using coaster brakes. A little terrifying when my hand gripping did nothing, nothing I tell you!
I now 
handgrip brakes so much more.
#Fountainbridge Library, dusk.
#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.
Ohne Erlaubnis der Eltern … https://bibliothekarisch.de/blog/2025/05/10/ohne-erlaubnis-der-eltern/
#Altersbegrenzung, #BannedBooks, #Bücherverbrennung, #Minderjährige, #PublicLibrary, #Texas
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.”
Fremont #Library asked people how much money they think they've saved with their library card
get a #LibraryCard y'all!
#libraries #books #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries
- 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
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-5380803/free-for-all-library-documentary-pbs
went to Alameda for physical therapy, added another library card to my collection.
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:
https://www.moonbeammultimedia.com/posts/urgent-call-to-action-protect-ohios-public-library-fund/
Masha Gessen in the New York Times (ICE = Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
#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."
For details: Joplin Public Library | www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/
I’ve heard good things about this, and like Gigspanner’s Saltlines album, so don’t mind waiting for the library audiobook (and like not giving money to some big company for it!) though it is likely to be about six months…
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