#publiclibraries — Public Fediverse posts

Massachusetts' State Aid to Public Libraries Program keeps 347 libraries connected. You can borrow from anywhere in the Commonwealth. But when municipalities cut library budgets too deeply, libraries can lose state certification and become "information islands" — cut off from the statewide lending network. Funding your local library is good for everyone!

https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2026/nr260526.php

#PublicLibraries #Massachusetts

Watched this again last night on Kanopy with new appreciation. Definitely worth it.

Check with your local library to see if this service is available to you.

#thegodsmustbecrazy #technology #luddism #kanopy #publiclibraries

The UK must embrace its #libraries in the age of #AI : As stewards of vast quantities of #data, the sector could play a critical role in fuelling the digital economy

by Richard Ovenden

https://www.ft.com/content/fea28150-fef4-460d-a83a-3e77fa4a2a56

#PublicLibraries

The UK must embrace its #libraries in the age of #AI : As stewards of vast quantities of #data, the sector could play a critical role in fuelling the digital economy

by Richard Ovenden

https://www.ft.com/content/fea28150-fef4-460d-a83a-3e77fa4a2a56

#PublicLibraries

The UK must embrace its #libraries in the age of #AI : As stewards of vast quantities of #data, the sector could play a critical role in fuelling the digital economy

by Richard Ovenden

https://www.ft.com/content/fea28150-fef4-460d-a83a-3e77fa4a2a56

#PublicLibraries

The UK must embrace its #libraries in the age of #AI : As stewards of vast quantities of #data, the sector could play a critical role in fuelling the digital economy

by Richard Ovenden

https://www.ft.com/content/fea28150-fef4-460d-a83a-3e77fa4a2a56

#PublicLibraries

The UK must embrace its #libraries in the age of #AI : As stewards of vast quantities of #data, the sector could play a critical role in fuelling the digital economy

by Richard Ovenden

https://www.ft.com/content/fea28150-fef4-460d-a83a-3e77fa4a2a56

#PublicLibraries

@shinmera
This same approach & ‘costing’ apply to public health and also public libraries. Invisible when working well, costly failures when not.

#costBenefit #publicHealth #publicLibraries #invisibility #failure #precautionaryPrinciple #publicGoods

@shinmera
This same approach & ‘costing’ apply to public health and also public libraries. Invisible when working well, costly failures when not.

#costBenefit #publicHealth #publicLibraries #invisibility #failure #precautionaryPrinciple #publicGoods

@shinmera
This same approach & ‘costing’ apply to public health and also public libraries. Invisible when working well, costly failures when not.

#costBenefit #publicHealth #publicLibraries #invisibility #failure #precautionaryPrinciple #publicGoods

@shinmera
This same approach & ‘costing’ apply to public health and also public libraries. Invisible when working well, costly failures when not.

#costBenefit #publicHealth #publicLibraries #invisibility #failure #precautionaryPrinciple #publicGoods

@shinmera
This same approach & ‘costing’ apply to public health and also public libraries. Invisible when working well, costly failures when not.

#costBenefit #publicHealth #publicLibraries #invisibility #failure #precautionaryPrinciple #publicGoods

https://www.europesays.com/people/73458/ Book it! Mamdani baselines funding in budget for NYC public libraries, but falls short of campaign goal #BrooklynPublicLibrary #BudgetDeficit #CityCouncilNegotiations #CommunityServices #EducationAndLiteracy #ExecutiveBudget #LibraryFunding #MunicipalFinance #NewYorkCityPolitics #NewYorkPublicLibrary #NycBudget #PmNewsletter #PublicFunding #PublicLibraries #QueensPublicLibrary #ZohranMamdani

This is kind of sad, the whole San Mateo County #publiclibraries has no internet access, so no internet nor computers.

> There's a major AT&T outage.

> NO Public PC
>No wiFi

> No ETA on when this will be fixed.

It has been like this since 05/01 - at least.

This is kind of sad, the whole San Mateo County #publiclibraries has no internet access, so no internet nor computers.

> There's a major AT&T outage.

> NO Public PC
>No wiFi

> No ETA on when this will be fixed.

It has been like this since 05/01 - at least.

All Hail Libraries!

It is National Library Week in the US, and what better opportunity to take a moment to appreciate the joy and wonder that is the modern library system?

National Library Week | ALA

However you use your library, there’s joy waiting for you there.

Bored? Library. Curious? Library. Broke? Library. Rich? (Donate to the) library. Interested in the past? Library. Worried about the future? Library. Need to do your taxes? Library. Want to learn a new language? Library. Want to build a better community? Library!

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” ― Isaac Asimov

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All Hail Libraries!

It is National Library Week in the US, and what better opportunity to take a moment to appreciate the joy and wonder that is the modern library system?

National Library Week | ALA

However you use your library, there’s joy waiting for you there.

Bored? Library. Curious? Library. Broke? Library. Rich? (Donate to the) library. Interested in the past? Library. Worried about the future? Library. Need to do your taxes? Library. Want to learn a new language? Library. Want to build a better community? Library!

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” ― Isaac Asimov

* * *

All Hail Libraries!

It is National Library Week in the US, and what better opportunity to take a moment to appreciate the joy and wonder that is the modern library system?

National Library Week | ALA

However you use your library, there’s joy waiting for you there.

Bored? Library. Curious? Library. Broke? Library. Rich? (Donate to the) library. Interested in the past? Library. Worried about the future? Library. Need to do your taxes? Library. Want to learn a new language? Library. Want to build a better community? Library!

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” ― Isaac Asimov

* * *

All Hail Libraries!

It is National Library Week in the US, and what better opportunity to take a moment to appreciate the joy and wonder that is the modern library system?

National Library Week | ALA

However you use your library, there’s joy waiting for you there.

Bored? Library. Curious? Library. Broke? Library. Rich? (Donate to the) library. Interested in the past? Library. Worried about the future? Library. Need to do your taxes? Library. Want to learn a new language? Library. Want to build a better community? Library!

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” ― Isaac Asimov

* * *

All Hail Libraries!

It is National Library Week in the US, and what better opportunity to take a moment to appreciate the joy and wonder that is the modern library system?

National Library Week | ALA

However you use your library, there’s joy waiting for you there.

Bored? Library. Curious? Library. Broke? Library. Rich? (Donate to the) library. Interested in the past? Library. Worried about the future? Library. Need to do your taxes? Library. Want to learn a new language? Library. Want to build a better community? Library!

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” ― Isaac Asimov

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Encountering ICE

Public library directors share tips for dealing with federal immigration activity

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/

#ICE #immigration #libraries #publiclibraries #police #protectpeople #bibliotheques #bibliotheque @libraries

Encountering ICE

Public library directors share tips for dealing with federal immigration activity

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/

#ICE #immigration #libraries #publiclibraries #police #protectpeople #bibliotheques #bibliotheque @libraries

created a gallery of #cleveland #photographs taken by my coworker, adam jaenke from the last 5-6 years. #publiclibraries https://clevepl.github.io/nps/ uses #iiif

created a gallery of #cleveland #photographs taken by my coworker, adam jaenke from the last 5-6 years. #publiclibraries https://clevepl.github.io/nps/ uses #iiif

created a gallery of #cleveland #photographs taken by my coworker, adam jaenke from the last 5-6 years. #publiclibraries https://clevepl.github.io/nps/ uses #iiif

created a gallery of #cleveland #photographs taken by my coworker, adam jaenke from the last 5-6 years. #publiclibraries https://clevepl.github.io/nps/ uses #iiif

created a gallery of #cleveland #photographs taken by my coworker, adam jaenke from the last 5-6 years. #publiclibraries https://clevepl.github.io/nps/ uses #iiif

Dan Williams’ proposed book ban aims to gin up a moral panic ‘with no basis in reality’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://albertapolitics.ca/2026/04/dan-williams-proposed-book-ban-aims-to-gin-up-a-moral-panic-with-no-basis-in-reality/

Dan Williams’ proposed book ban aims to gin up a moral panic ‘with no basis in reality’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://albertapolitics.ca/2026/04/dan-williams-proposed-book-ban-aims-to-gin-up-a-moral-panic-with-no-basis-in-reality/

Did you know...

Libraries aren't just for books. Lots of US public libraries offer free online training courses for a wide swath of interests.

A Louisville Free Public Library card grants you access to multiple training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, which is usually $20/mo just by itself.
https://www.lfpl.org/lifelong-learning#151

Also... You don't even need to be a resident of Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to get a card. Sure, if you're in Jefferson Co it's free, but LFPL cards are also available to 22 nearby counties (including 7 in Indiana) for only $35/yr. https://www.lfpl.org/howdoi#204

#lfpl #publiclibraries #freetraining #louisvilleArea

Did you know...

Libraries aren't just for books. Lots of US public libraries offer free online training courses for a wide swath of interests.

A Louisville Free Public Library card grants you access to multiple training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, which is usually $20/mo just by itself.
https://www.lfpl.org/lifelong-learning#151

Also... You don't even need to be a resident of Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to get a card. Sure, if you're in Jefferson Co it's free, but LFPL cards are also available to 22 nearby counties (including 7 in Indiana) for only $35/yr. https://www.lfpl.org/howdoi#204

#lfpl #publiclibraries #freetraining #louisvilleArea

School Library Journal: Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears. “Public data underpins research, journalism, policy, and civic understanding. It functions much like a public library. Quiet. Foundational. Often unnoticed until constrained. If shared facts depend on institutional stability, then protecting public data is not a technical concern. It is a civic obligation. When the reference […]

School Library Journal: Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears. “Public data underpins research, journalism, policy, and civic understanding. It functions much like a public library. Quiet. Foundational. Often unnoticed until constrained. If shared facts depend on institutional stability, then protecting public data is not a technical concern. It is a civic obligation. When the reference […]

School Library Journal: Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears. “Public data underpins research, journalism, policy, and civic understanding. It functions much like a public library. Quiet. Foundational. Often unnoticed until constrained. If shared facts depend on institutional stability, then protecting public data is not a technical concern. It is a civic obligation. When the reference […]

School Library Journal: Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears. “Public data underpins research, journalism, policy, and civic understanding. It functions much like a public library. Quiet. Foundational. Often unnoticed until constrained. If shared facts depend on institutional stability, then protecting public data is not a technical concern. It is a civic obligation. When the reference […]

School Library Journal: Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears. “Public data underpins research, journalism, policy, and civic understanding. It functions much like a public library. Quiet. Foundational. Often unnoticed until constrained. If shared facts depend on institutional stability, then protecting public data is not a technical concern. It is a civic obligation. When the reference […]

Look for the ALA Store at #PLA2026 ... Booth 1611! Apparel, bookmarks, posters, totes, and gift and professional development books galore. https://www.placonference.org/

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #publiclibraries #library

Documentary Explores Historic Struggles, Lasting Impact of Black #Librarians in America (via #WTTW) https://news.wttw.com/2025/07/23/documentary-explores-historic-struggles-lasting-impact-black-librarians-america #libraries #publiclibraries

"For many library workers, the material consequences of unchecked capitalism are the stuff of everyday life."

🔗 https://inthesetimes.com/article/public-libraries-are-commons-in-america

#Libraries #PublicLibraries #LibraryWorkers #InTheseTimes #EmilyDrabinski #Socialism #InvestInLibraries #FreedomToRead

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/alabama-tennessee-transgender-books-libraries

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/alabama-tennessee-transgender-books-libraries

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/alabama-tennessee-transgender-books-libraries

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/alabama-tennessee-transgender-books-libraries

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/alabama-tennessee-transgender-books-libraries

#Censorship Attacks on #PublicLibraries Are Coming After #NoraRoberts & Other #Romance Icons
https://www.themarysue.com/romance-icon-nora-roberts-targeted-in-public-library-censorship-attacks/

Amanda Jones' memoir recalls being branded 'That Librarian' by haters for calling out #censorship. Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with #Louisiana #school #librarian #AmandaJones. In her new memoir, "That Librarian: The Fight Against #Book #Banning in America," Jones tells the story of the #vitriol she received both in person & online after she spoke out against censorship at a public meeting. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/08/27/amanda-jones-that-librarian #hatecrimes #bookBans #publiclibraries #librarians #freedom #democracy #libraries

Amanda Jones' memoir recalls being branded 'That Librarian' by haters for calling out #censorship. Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with #Louisiana #school #librarian #AmandaJones. In her new memoir, "That Librarian: The Fight Against #Book #Banning in America," Jones tells the story of the #vitriol she received both in person & online after she spoke out against censorship at a public meeting. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/08/27/amanda-jones-that-librarian #hatecrimes #bookBans #publiclibraries #librarians #freedom #democracy #libraries

Amanda Jones' memoir recalls being branded 'That Librarian' by haters for calling out #censorship. Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with #Louisiana #school #librarian #AmandaJones. In her new memoir, "That Librarian: The Fight Against #Book #Banning in America," Jones tells the story of the #vitriol she received both in person & online after she spoke out against censorship at a public meeting. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/08/27/amanda-jones-that-librarian #hatecrimes #bookBans #publiclibraries #librarians #freedom #democracy #libraries

Amanda Jones' memoir recalls being branded 'That Librarian' by haters for calling out #censorship. Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with #Louisiana #school #librarian #AmandaJones. In her new memoir, "That Librarian: The Fight Against #Book #Banning in America," Jones tells the story of the #vitriol she received both in person & online after she spoke out against censorship at a public meeting. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/08/27/amanda-jones-that-librarian #hatecrimes #bookBans #publiclibraries #librarians #freedom #democracy #libraries