Libraries for the People
@librariesftp.bsky.social
A leftist library project
Excellent to see folks seeking #library governance positions, but there is a lot to know to be successful, even after becoming a commissioner. @librariesftp.bsky.social provides that training, support, & info. Check out these starter resources! www.librariesforthepeople.org/resources#10...
Resources — For The People
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There's still time to sign up for the April 22nd FTP Friends & Foundations Network meeting! We'll spend part of the time talking about what to look for in by-laws followed by an open discussion. www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien... #FriendsOfTheLibrary #libraries #LibraryDefender
Friends & Foundations Network April Meeting — For The People
FTP’s Friends & Foundations Network helps folks strengthen and protect their libraries by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! Join us at our next monthly meet...
librariesforthepeople.org
The Eighth just granted Iowa the right to enforce their “Don’t Say Gay” laws that allow for rampant bans on LGBTQ+ books: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Court lifts injunctions on Iowa's 'Don't Say Gay,' book ban laws
A federal court cleared Iowa to enforce laws banning discussions and books in schools on certain sex and gender topics.
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But #libraries will only remain free, publicly supported, shared spaces if we defend and strengthen them. From getting on library boards to amping up what your Friends group does, you can find lots of ideas from @librariesftp.bsky.social at www.librariesforthepeople.org
For The People
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Lily Bug 🩷🥰, Fawn 🦌🐾, and Queen Karma👑🌈@dogsareperfection.bsky.social · 4mo agoStill shocking 😳🤯🤣
Want to defend libraries and the freedom to read? Follow us and be part of the national movement standing up for books, libraries, and the right to knowledge. #FreedomToRead #SupportLibraries #LibrariesMatter #FundLibraries #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books
The next monthly meeting of the FTP Friends & Foundations Network is on 4/22--we're taking a deep dive into by-laws, looking at how they can help or hinder leftist library goals! Sign up & get more info: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien... #FriendsOfTheLibrary
Friends & Foundations Network April Meeting — For The People
FTP’s Friends & Foundations Network helps folks strengthen and protect their libraries by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! Join us at our next monthly meet...
librariesforthepeople.org
The April newsletter from @librariesftp.bsky.social is here! Lots of great info for those wanting to support and strengthen their #library!! librariesforthepeople.substack.com/p/for-the-pe...
For The People Newsletter Vol. XXXVIII
For everyone working to strengthen and expand public libraries
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In this April edition of @librariesftp.bsky.social's newsletter, we feature my friend and comrade Shana's collaborative book with @edrabinski.bsky.social titled "Here's What Happened at the Library This Week" and raffle 5 copies. open.substack.com/pub/librarie...
For The People Newsletter Vol. XXXVIII
For everyone working to strengthen and expand public libraries
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Illinois residents, take a few minutes to learn about House Bill 5236, which aims to protect libraries from price gouging and unfair practices related to digital materials. Read this handy guide from ILA, then submit a witness slip as a proponent of the legislation. www.ila.org/advocacy/rea...
Ready, Set, Advocate: eBook Legislation
This page provides a comprehensive overview of House Bill 5236, known as the Digital Library Protection Act, and related resources. This page will be updated as needed. If you have any questions, plea...
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HR 7551, the National book ban bill, has passed the markup and is being recommended to the House with amendment. Here’s who voted how. This isn’t over. CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS NOW.
Be a #LibraryDefenders and help take your #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation group to the next level, making sure our #libraries are the vital, common spaces we all need! Come to our 3/18 Friends & Foundation Network meeting to learn more: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
Friends & Foundations Network March Meeting — For The People
FTP’s Friends & Foundations Network helps folks strengthen and protect their libraries by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! Join us at our next meeting, March 18...
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Lisa Schiff@lschiff.bsky.social · 5mo agoLooking for something positive to do? Strengthen your #library by getting involved in its Friends or Foundation group and go #BeyondTheBookSale! Learn more at the @librariesftp.bsky.social March 18 Friends & Foundations Network mtg! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien... #FriendsOfTheLibrary
Your #library is as strong as you make it! At the March 18 @librariesftp.bsky.social Friends & Foundations Network mtg we’ll talk about about #library governance & how #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation groups can help libraries in these times! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
Friends & Foundations Network March Meeting — For The People
FTP’s Friends & Foundations Network helps folks strengthen and protect their libraries by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! Join us at our next meeting, March 18...
librariesforthepeople.org
Hey #LibraryDefenders! Come to the March 18 @librariesftp.bsky.social Friends & Foundations Network mtg to learn about #library governance and how being part of a #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation group can help strengthen libraries! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
Friends & Foundations Network March Meeting — For The People
FTP’s Friends & Foundations Network helps folks strengthen and protect their libraries by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! Join us at our next meeting, March 18...
librariesforthepeople.org
The parallel disappearance of YA books from public libraries due to book bans and the disappearance of YA expertise in public libraries due to budget cuts, deemphasis in serving teens. bookriot.com/the-disappea...
The Disappearance of Young Adult Books and Services in Public Libraries: Book Censorship News, February 20, 2026
Teen collections in public libraries are disappearing. So, too, are professionals dedicated to serving this demographic.
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If you’re interested in getting non-fascists on your library board, you should follow @librariesftp.bsky.social
While a candidate, @mayor.nyc.gov pledged to commit 0.5% of the city’s budget to public libraries. Unfortunately, Mayor Mamdani has broken this promise in his preliminary FY27 budget, released yesterday, where he allocated 0.39% to libraries. This amount is well below the promised 0.5%
Let’s start with the basics: A public library is a publicly-funded institution that provides access to information through materials-lending, research services, events like classes and workshops, and sometimes preservation of heritage through special collections.
It’s called a Public Library! Here’s how it works…
It’s called a Public Library! Here’s how it works…
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And every time libraries "step in" to do things, it's added load to library workers who too often are seen as "no one."
Shannon Mattern@shannonmattern.bsky.social · 6mo agoI wish more people were aware of just how many things their public libraries “step in” to do, how many gaps they fill silently. NYC, as budget season commences, we need to end the annual budget dance — a gratuitous, insulting ritual — and ensure consistent, generous funding for our libraries.
From an article last week: "My wife and I absolutely forbid our children from reading those horrible Judy Blume books," he said. "And because we didn’t clean up our society back then, then we have to deal with absolutely horrific things today." Yeah, THAT'S it. www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
Arizona librarians could face felony charges for suggesting some books to kids under proposed bill
Librarians who work in public school or government-run libraries could face a felony charge if they recommend a book or media that contains sexually explicit content to a minor — including anything th...
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Matthew Noe@noethematt.bsky.social · 6mo agoThey're trying to arrest librarians again www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
I need to create a database of all the ways I'm discovering schools and libraries undercutting their state's Freedom to Read laws. We knew it would happen and we know it's happening, but the methods by which it's being done are fucking wild. Book banners will ban books, law or not.
SB8 will fundamentally destabilize and harm every Indiana public library. If Senate Bill 8 passes, libraries can be easily defunded by their county or city. This is not how library governance has worked in Indiana for generations. buff.ly/eGiy6MM
SEND AN EMAIL: Reject Senate Bill 8 and Protect Indiana Public Libraries
Contact your Indiana state Representative and tell them to "Reject Senate Bill 8" to protect our libraries.
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Libraries don’t run on good intentions alone. If you’ve ever wondered how to step up for your neighborhood library, this Open House event from FTP will walk through how Friends and Foundations groups work and how you can join one. 2/19, 6:30–8pm ET. RSVP at
FTP Friends and Foundations Network Open House — For The People
Strengthen and protect your library by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! FTP is launching a Friends and Foundations Network to help folks get involved in these local…
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A form of #resistance is supporting & strengthening something positive, like #libraries, a rare & true commons in this privatized society. Come to our Friends & Foundations Network Open House Feb 19 to learn how to protect this important shared space! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
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Want to stop #BookBans? Want to make sure #libraries continue as shared spaces for all? Become a #LibraryDefender! Come to our Feb. 19th Open House to learn about how #FriendsOfTheLibrary and Foundation groups can play a role in strengthening libraries. www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
FTP Friends and Foundations Network Open House — For The People
Strengthen and protect your library by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! FTP is launching a Friends and Foundations Network to help folks get involved in these local ...
librariesforthepeople.org
kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 6mo agoIMO, one of the most important Lit Activism posts in a long time.
IMO, one of the most important Lit Activism posts in a long time.
kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 6mo agoLittle v. Llano County Legalized Library Censorship. What Exactly Does This Mean? Leila Green Little shares her experiences as lead plaintiff in this important case–and she explains what's happening in a post-case landscape for libraries nationwide. bookriot.com/little-v-lla...
Libraries serve a wide range of people like those with different backgrounds, disabilities, and culture. action.everylibrary.org/library_spac...
Library Spaces are Made for Everyone
Library Spaces are Made for Everyone
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Don't let the State Government take over local libraries in the state of Alabama! buff.ly/7dVzfKE
Stop SB26: Protect Independent Library Boards in Alabama
Supporting the Right to Read in All Alabama Libraries
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#Libraries, vital community resources, are only as strong as we make them! @librariesftp.bsky.social helps library lovers exercise power & become #LibraryDefenders. Come to our Feb 19 open house to learn how Friends & Foundation groups are part of this: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
FTP Friends and Foundations Network Open House — For The People
Strengthen and protect your library by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! FTP is launching a Friends and Foundations Network to help folks get involved in these local ...
librariesforthepeople.org
Kim Kelly@kimkelly.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe Parker administration is failing so many of our most vulnerable neighbors while hanging our overworked, underpaid library workers out to dry www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
Yes to this call from @everylibrary.bsky.social! One action is to get involved in your local #FriendsOfTheLibrary group! Learn how these groups can help strengthen & protect #libraries at our Feb 19th Friends & Foundations Network Open House! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
FTP Friends and Foundations Network Open House — For The People
Strengthen and protect your library by getting involved with a Friends of the Library or Foundation group! FTP is launching a Friends and Foundations Network to help folks get involved in these local ...
librariesforthepeople.org
EveryLibrary@everylibrary.bsky.social · 6mo agoLet’s show that Americans love their libraries! Like, follow, and share! #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
Let’s show that Americans love their libraries! Like, follow, and share! #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit