Right to Read Ohio
@righttoreadohio.bsky.social
Right to Read Ohio raises awareness of libraries as vital institutions and librarians as essential facilitators of knowledge. https://www.righttoreadohio.org/
Changes to Ohio's budget mean the state's 251 libary systems will lose $25 million in FY26. Libraries will need to cut back, so patrons may see long wait times & reduced services. 10tv.com/article/news... #SupportYourLibrary #RightToReadOhio #SupportYourLibraries #LibraryFunding #RightToReadOhio
"Looking to set and accomplish personal goals this year? Look no further than the library! Whether you’re looking to achieve a healthy weight, build muscle and tone, increase flexibility, or release tension from your body, visit your library today!" buff.ly/qKt0l1s #Libraries #FitnessGoals #StayFit
New Fitness Goals? Join the Library Instead of the Gym
Let your library help you get in shape
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Ray Bradbury's imagination may be our reality. In a short story from 1950, he creates a world where homes are completely automated. And the date of the story is Aug. 4, 2026. users.wpi.edu/~zrbutzke/Do... #RayBradbury #ThereWillComeSoftRains #ScienceFictionStory #BookSky #RightToReadOhio
"A common characteristic of American families today is that many are bilingual. With diverse populations all across the country and multilingual households on the rise, libraries are creating more multilingual offerings. Read on to learn more:" buff.ly/j0mGFwb #Libraries #Services #Resources
Libraries Bring Families Together Through Bilingual Storytimes
Las bibliotecas unen a las familias a través de la hora del cuento bilingüe
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Let's work together to stop book bans in the U.S. No one should limit what you're allowed to read. Join @everylibrary.bsky.social 's effort to protect our right to read! #StopBookBans #RightToReadOhio
EveryLibrary@everylibrary.bsky.social · last wk.The government thinks it can do a better job of raising your children than you. Here is what they decided your kids can't read. Now the federal government is trying to enact legislation to decide what books your children can read. Fight back- www.stopfederalbookbans.us #library #libraries #lit
Free speech matters. So does verifying what's true. Without a stable historical record, accountability suffers. A new paper, THE POLITICAL THREATS OF VANISHING CULTURE AND THE NEED TO PROTECT OUR FUTURE MEMORY, explores why. 📖 Read or download ⬇️ journals.library.wustl.edu/pollib/artic... 🧵
Today is the birthday of #BeatrixPotter, beloved English children's author and artist, and creator of such childhood classics as Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck! Which of her stories did you enjoy as a child? Do you read them to the children in your care? www.librarything.com/a/437/Beatri...
Have you heard of information literacy? Do you consider yourself an information-literate person? If so, ask yourself the following: buff.ly/izV49Y8 #Library #Libraries #Services #Resources #InformationLiteracy #Literacy
Libraries and Information Literacy: Now More than Ever
There is a trend afoot. It’s information literacy, and it’s in our public libraries!
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Take action to protect your freedom to read. @everylibrary.bsky.social invites you to join its Don't Ban Books in the U.S. campaign. Sign the petition and send a postcard to your reps. civicmail.org/about-campai... #RightToReadOhio #DontBanBooksInTheUS #StopBookBans
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Yet another reason to invest in libraries everywhere.
EveryLibrary@everylibrary.bsky.social · 2w agoFollow us to stand up for libraries, defend the freedom to read, and fight for the funding our communities deserve. Join thousands of library supporters taking action across America. #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarianship #lit
Together we can protect and fund the libraries our communities need. 👉 Like 👉 Follow 👉 Share #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarianship #lit
"There was a time when a Labor government would have regarded the sustained underfunding of public schools as inconsistent with its own identity. Today it has become politically manageable." #auspol pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/07...
The disappearance of political shame
The Labor party has drifted away from its principles when it comes to funding public education, one of the nation's defining democratic institutions.
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Congrats to @authorsabb.bsky.social on its new president @katherinelocke.bsky.social. We are excited to see what AABB does to oppose reading restrictions under the new leadership. authorsagainstbookbans.com/press-events/ #authorsagainstbookbans #aabbnewpresident #righttoreadohio
Follow us and help defend libraries, books, and the freedom to read. #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarianship #lit
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Ohio is intent on improving student reading. Then why underfund the schools? Why are we not hiring school librarians for every school? And why are we, the people, allowing school and public libraries to be attacked, sometimes by their own boards? ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/07/14/b...
Book bans, censorship, and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians • Ohio Capital Journal
Public school librarians across Ohio are raising alarms about book bans and funding cuts.
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Libraries offer services that benefit all community members, from internet access to health education resources. Their significant role in helping the community learn is also a reason why libraries are one of the most American of all institutions. buff.ly/O2wNK2M #Libraries #Services #Resources
The Most American of Ideas: Our Public Libraries
Libraries have been serving and improving the lives of Americans since the beginning of the Republic.
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"It may surprise you to know that libraries can be a one-stop shop for small business owners or those interested in starting one. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that libraries act as a boost for small businesses and dream-seekers like you." buff.ly/RmerHyH #Libraries #Services #Resources
The Library is Your Startup and Small Business Supercenter
The Library is Your Startup and Small Business Supercenter
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Wow, what a weekend for book lovers! @columbuslibrary.bsky.social hosted another outstanding 2-day Book Festival with 200+ authors and 20,000+ attendees. All celebrated the power of the printed word & our right to read. #BookFestival #RightToReadOhio
Check out this fantastic podcast! #HowILibraryPodcast #SupportYourLibrary #RightToReadOhio
American Library Association@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 4w agoIn this episode of the "How I Library" podcast, show host Phil Morehart speaks with "Pachinko" author and recent #ALAAC26 featured speaker Min Jin Lee about her new book, “American Hagwon.” Listen at https://bit.ly/4vogKTt or wherever you get your podcasts!
How one nonprofit built a 600K+ member movement to fight book bans and library budget cuts using political strategy and community organizing.
The political playbook saving America's libraries
How EveryLibrary turned library supporters into a political force, using NationBuilder to grow 600,000+ members and lift fundraising 127%.
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