New list of employee pay is out. I’ve fallen down to #325… not insanely insulting at all.

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.

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.

What to know & what to do right now: bookriot.com/2027-imls-bu...

I don’t have the bandwidth, but I’ve never been more sure that we, in MA, need to completely redo our public library system. It is designed to fail.

My burnout doesn’t hear that with full kindness in my ears. Because it feels like people are always asking us to do more with a refusal to actually financially support us.

I think the direct quote was “When you're looking for reinforcements, look no further than your local public library."

Mayor Jacob Frey said at #PLA2026 when times are tough, call in the librarians. I hope every Mayor can hear that and offer actual support for libraries!

This has been the GOP's "starve-the-beast" scheme for nearly 50 years. Meanwhile, millions suffer and struggle to get ahead as the rich get richer. See the problem here?

'Dangerous' bill inviting government censorship passes House committee The American Library Association condemns the March 17, 2026, passage of H.R. 7661 by the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ALA is disappointed that the House Committee on Education & Workforce moved forward dangerous federal book banning legislation yesterday. HR 7661 contains vague, confusing, and overly broad language, inviting government censorship.

More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/03... (1/2)

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Less than 4 hours back to work after a crash out trip to PR and I’m already about to crash out!

Can you imagine?!?

I should complain to my bosses!!! Jkjk that’s not how that works…

I’d love to hear from @trahan.house.gov and understand why you supported this?

WPL ED Jason Homer motions while talking about the “Library of Things” to 30 Holy Cross Students

A day of partnerships. I had 3 different meetings with different groups from Holy Cross, which ended with a tour to some students studying the roles of non profits in communities.

Jason Homer on Instagram: "On Thursday, November 13th, I was honored to speak at the Press Conference for “An Act Regarding Free Expression” thanks to my incredible @senrobynkennedy and her team. Th... 40 likes, 2 comments - librarian_jason on November 19, 2025: "On Thursday, November 13th, I was honored to speak at the Press Conference for “An Act Regarding Free Expression” thanks to my incredible ...

In November, I was invited to speak at the State House about “An Act Regarding Free Expression” my remarks are linked here. Spoiler alert: I’ve never been so nervous in my life!

I couldn’t upload the video because it’s too long, but I’ll link it here.

www.instagram.com/reel/DRP1nfA...

Appreciated! I have a lot of work to do to get my Bluesky up and running!

Jason Homer rides a book bike in the Boston Pride Parade

In June I debuted our brand new Book Bike on the streets of Boston at the #PrideForThePeople March, giving out hundreds of free banned and challenged books to parade goers. It was an amazing experience

Screenshot of the Movers & shakers 2025 article featuring Jason Homer

This past May, I was honored to be named by @libraryjournal.bsky.social as a Mover and Shaker in the Change Agent Category. It remains one of my proudest achievements to date!

Photo of WPL staff including Director Jason Homer accept the John Cotton Dana award for Library Public Relations

At ALA 2025, the WPL team traveled to Philly to accept the John Cotton Dana award for our March Meowness Campaign!

Photo of Jason Homer, with a screenshot of article titled “Managers discuss strategic planning” text of screenshot: Worcester Public Library Executive Director Jason Homer, center, speaks during a panel on strategic planning during the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Fall Conference on Nov. 20 in Worcester. Homer, along with Westford Town Manager Kristen Las, left, and Holliston Town Manager Frank Gervasio, discussed the strategic planning best practices they've learned during their careers.

In November, I was asked to join a panel discussion for the MMMA about Strategic Planning. At the WPL, after our last strategic plan ended, using community feedback we stepped away from the traditional plan and moved to a “Strategic Roadmap” with strategic imperatives to guide our decisions.

As I begin to think about the next phase of my career, I am going to take some time to post some of my highlights as ED for WPL over the past 5 years… sorry for the Bluesky dump that is forthcoming!!!

Photo of mechanics hall and orchestra in the background

Prepping to read a story at the Holiday Pops concert at Mechanics Hall

I’m also going to Legislation Day!

I have so many! Let me know

We're celebrating 85 years of bookmobiles and 45 years of the Great Brook Valley branch at Worcester Public Library!

And GBV is getting a MASSIVE upgrade in the coming years 🙌

@librarianjason.bsky.social

Had to move today's Worcester Public Library + Worcester Cinema screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social to the main area of the building because the Banx Room wasn't big enough!

Stop by between 2 and 4 pm for postcard writing screenprinting, and more w/ @massaabb.bsky.social!

#BannedBooksWeek

Film Screening & Discussion: The Librarians Join Cinema Worcester for a screening of The Librarians followed by a conversation with WPL Director Jason Homer about how the issues raised are experienced locally and actions our community can take.

First, a screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social with Cinema Worcester at 1 pm in the Banx Room.

Discussion with WPL Executive Director @librarianjason.bsky.social to follow!

mywpl.libnet.info/event/14690264

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WPL Team at the John Cotton Dana awards

WPL Team receiving a PR XChange award at ALA 2025

Jason Homer highlighting his Library Journal Mover & Shaker article by holding a copy of the magazine

WPL team receiving the John Cotton Dana award

That’s a wrap on #ALA2025

I was remiss to not announce here that I won the Public Service Award from Safe Homes and Open Sky at the People of Courage Awards.

The WPL won 1st place in the world for @iflaglobal.bsky.social Pressreader International Marketing Award!