For 3 WEEKS ONLY, you can rent the film and post-screening chat on Kinema! Stream the film & learn how censorship is threatening our constitutional rights at the local level with our post-film discussion. Sliding-scale price starts at just $4.99, rent THE LIBRARIANS now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

What to do on a rainy weekend? Hang out with @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

The Librarians Film@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For 3 WEEKS ONLY, you can rent the film and post-screening chat on Kinema! Stream the film & learn how censorship is threatening our constitutional rights at the local level with our post-film discussion. Sliding-scale price starts at just $4.99, rent THE LIBRARIANS now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

It's your LAST CHANCE to watch THE LIBRARIANS during the FREE window via PBS Independent Lens! Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have been inspired by the film to support their local libraries and communities. Watch ny May 9 via this link: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

📚🔆 PLEASE SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES - 📚The Books Save Lives Act would counteract the rise in book bans and help ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students. Specifically, the legislation would: • Ensure primary and secondary schools have a library with a trained librarian;

We’re so excited to have @librarianjones.com join us for our online screening and conversation next Tuesday @ 5pm! Join us and let’s celebrate and get educated during National Library Week! Tix: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

Happy book birthday to @dansantat.bsky.social's A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi!

#KidLit fans, I highly recommend attending one of these 90-Second Newbery film festival events! Kids from all over the world create 90-second movies that tell the story of a Newbery-winning book, and it's absolutely as fun as it sounds. Event details here: jameskennedy.com/events/

Don't miss the #90SecondNewbery Film Festival screening in Chicago at the Harold Washington Library @chipublib.bsky.social on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2pm, with co-host @keirgraff.bsky.social! Make sure to reserve your free tickets TODAY! events.ticketleap.com/tickets/90se...

🛠️📚 Join us April 22nd for #TLSkyChat: DIY Library Hacks! Let’s swap our best budget-friendly ideas from creative displays and organization tricks to maker projects and time-saving fixes. What hacks make your library shine? ✨ Questions: tlskychat.com #Skybrarians #EduSky #BookSky #TLSky #Libraryjoy

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She speaks for the trees, for the trees have no tongues, and she’s asking you, please, STOP HR 7661!

Katherine Applegate@kaaauthor.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We need all hands on deck to stop H.R. 7661, the federal book banning bill. Your voice matters. Congressional offices track every call—we CAN make a difference. I hope you’ll join me in speaking out. There's a script you can follow here: action.everylibrary.org/callhr7661 @authorsabb.bsky.social

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been gutted in Trump's proposed 2027 budget. It's not Groundhog Day. It's just happening again. Here's what you need to know and what you can do to take action right now. bookriot.com/2027-imls-bu...

Trump Once Again Zeroes Out IMLS Budget for 2027. It's Time to Take Action.

For the sixth time, the Trump-Vance administration aims to dismantle and defund the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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A8: Library advocacy in the form of a Taylor Swift parody music video ... that's library joy #TLSKyChat youtu.be/FDaqBy9nBNM?...

"The Fate of the Librarian" - A Parody of "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift

YouTube video by Marnie Steele

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A7: Our libraries are nothing like the libraries people remember from their childhoods. We evolved, we teach, not quiet, we do so much more than checkout books! Steam learning, computer programming, computational thinking, AI literacy, graphic design AND reading & books all in 1 week! #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner@techielibgrl.com · 4mo ago

💛📚 Q7: Advocacy What’s something you wish more people understood about the role of school libraries today? Share A7 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

A8: Highly recommend creating an infographic of the impact of your school library to wrap up your year - and share it with public library partners. We have to tell our stories! #TLSkyChat

A8: Our local school librarian collaborated with us (public library) on this storywalk tour of I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James. I know she makes each student feel like they're every good thing. #TLSkyChat youtu.be/d_MCeIBhNuM?...

Minty & Marshmallow Visit Romona's I Am Every Good Thing StoryWalk

YouTube video by Wilmette Public Library

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A8: For every study about achievement, about being a cornerstone to student success, there's a story about a lonely student finding belonging, home, and safety in the school library (& thus, the world) - because the librarian made them feel like they matter. #TLSKYChat

A7: School Librarians are essential to strong schools and student achievement - but don't just take my word for it - check out & share these infographics from @aaslala.bsky.social #TLSkyChat libguides.ala.org/school-libra...

A7: *short* list: That school libraries are underfunded and understaffed. That school librarians are TEACHERS and LIBRARIANS. That school librarians are LEADERS. That school libraries have DATA and RESEARCH proving their value and impact. That school librarians serve EACH student. #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner@techielibgrl.com · 4mo ago

💛📚 Q7: Advocacy What’s something you wish more people understood about the role of school libraries today? Share A7 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

A6: So grateful to my school librarian colleagues who invite me into schools for reading presentations & collaborations from public library. Dream teams! #TLSkyChat

A6: We host an annual bookmark contest to encourage children to creatively express themselves related to books/reading. Winners get printed copies - but all submissions are displayed during National Library Week #TLSkyChat www.wilmettelibrary.info/childrens-bo...

A5: For National Library week, we had a passive heart activity to share library love - which could be all month; a powerful advocacy tool for students/patrons to communicate what they value #TLSkyChat

A1: I'll always recc Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by @donalynbooks.bsky.social and @colbysharp.bsky.social for tools to help kids fall in love w/ reading, esp choice, access, self-selection, time, community #TLSkyChat

A3: The Librarians doc will be available on @pbs.org for free, so watch/share/discuss/take action to support library workers is a great way to celebrate School Library Month www.pbs.org/independentl... #TLSkyChat

The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens

The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.

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A4: Planning Reading Buddies program w/ teen volunteers this summer - hoping to make volunteering more meaningful & support emerging readers more #TLSkyChat

I know it’s difficult right now, but I insist that you seek and enjoy beautiful things, even if it seems frivolous or irresponsible in the face of overwhelming horror. I want you to feed yourself artistically, spiritually, and literally, because you can’t Do The Work when you’re starving.

ALASKANS: The first hearing about your state's anti-book ban bill, which carves out protections for teachers and librarians, is on Monday at 3:30 PM. This is both in person and virtual, so you can comment as public online. www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/D...

Is your library part of Illinois Libraries Present? Did you know I am in conversation with RL Stine on 2/24 and it is free for you and your patrons? We are doing our practice session later today. Info here: www.ila.org/initiatives/...

ILP Events | Season 5

Season 5  Events (September 2025 - May 2026) Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve BurnsTuesday, September 16 at 7 PM CST Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimat...

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If you haven't had the chance to see The Librarians yet, catch Kim Snyder’s powerful documentary when it premieres February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/

The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens

The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.

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Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social airtable.com/appa8wgGSwLw...

Exciting news! 🎉 The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series! 🧵 for press releases Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site www.ala.org/gncrt/awards... #LibComix