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From early book wagons to bedside library services in hospitals, library workers have been meeting communities where they are for more than a century.

This #NationalLibraryWeek, donations to ALA's 150th anniversary campaign are matched 2:1, tripling your impact.

Give today: https://bit.ly/41OYypI

Here are the top 5 dogs of the week!

But the capacity for language comes at a cost, and may increase the chance of complications during birth. www.iflscience.com/the-old-did-...

Quote from Morgan Strickland, Outreach Coordinator at Walton County Public Library in Florida: "Through bookmobile and outreach programs, we bring our diverse collections, free resources, and engaging services directly to people, removing barriers and welcoming them wherever they are. Rooted in equity and inclusion, Outreach creates moments of discovery, creativity, and belonging. It strengthens the social fabric of communities, reminding people that the library isn’t just a building, it’s a safe space, a trusted resource, and a community hub, even on the road.” Logos for the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services and the American Library Association

Thank you to the outreach professionals who remind us that the library isn't just a building—"it's a safe space, a trusted resource, and a community hub, even on the road."

Learn more about the work of the Association of Bookmobile and & Outreach Services: abos-outreach.com

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Click on a design you like and then hit "shop more styles" to see buttons, magnets, puzzles and all kinds of crazy shit.

The male response to my article calling out male violence against women is to threaten violence against me.

If these weak-minded & insecure men think their threats intimidate me into silence—let me disabuse them of that notion. It won't. Ever.

Full article—again
www.qasimrashid.com/p/men-we-nee...

A collage of seven nature photographs showcasing a volcanic eruption, a supercell thunderstorm, a glacier, a lighthouse under wavy clouds, desert rock formations, a sunlit mountain range, and a twisted tree, with "EARTH DAY 2026" and photographer credit "Alexander Spahn Photography" in green and brown text.

I might be biased, but we live on the most beautiful planet in the universe. How lucky we are to exist and spend our time on this blue marble we get to call home. #EarthDay #Photography

This is Mav. She couldn't contain her excitement during her ultrasound. Appreciated the attention and honestly a cold, wet belly rub is still a belly rub. 13/10 (IG: duluthveterinaryhospital)

This is Binoo. She will tell you when you're permitted to stop scratching. Until then, stop slacking. 13/10 (IG: binoochi)

NM Project Jupiter data center developers rename company after Pueblo of Acoma criticism • Source New Mexico Following censure from the Pueblo of Acoma, the developers of Project Jupiter said they will stop using the name Acoma LLC.

The developers behind Project Jupiter say they will stop using the name Acoma LLC in response to criticisms from Acoma Pueblo.

Putting in my bid to be the new Infowars religion correspondent when @theonion.com takes over.

AI changing tech field, forcing Texas universities to adjust Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.

Admissions to computer science programs are down roughly 20% in Texas and nationally as hiring slows for software engineers.

Now, Texas universities are reworking their computer science curricula in response to the fast-changing job market.

This is Marty. He played the role of Bruiser in a college production of "Legally Blonde" and nailed every line. Was confused when people were impressed though. What, like it's hard? 14/10 (IG: sirbaldwinandmarty)

a light brown pit bull wearing a maroon shirt sits with her ears pinned back and looks up in our direction. a hand is holding a chewed up certificate in the foreground. the signed certificate is for completion of basic obedience, and it's filled out to Maya la Pitbull. in her obedience class she was taught not to eat homework, but no one said anything about diplomas.

This is Maya. She just graduated from obedience training. May have gotten a little carried away while celebrating. 12/10 (IG: mayalapitbull)

Sorry frmr die-hard Trump supporter who "just won't vote."

Everybody votes, one way or another, buddy. If you don't vote for the Democrat(s) trying to END this war...

you're voting for those who STARTED this war.

B/c, everybody votes. One way or another.

Infowars’ endless afterlife The Onion may finally boot Alex Jones from his studio, but years of damage have already been done.

“His ideas and what he built are so ubiquitous now," a former Infowars employee explains. "It’s been in the White House for two terms. You have all these young people picking up the torch. It’s getting far worse. The damage is done.”

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign.” - Sarah Lamdan, Executive Director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

https://bit.ly/4tQcFqG

“What is actually scaring the right is that young women, by taking responsibility, are building real power in the world.”

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Mending workshops, game nights, livestreams, and beach cleanups — oh my!

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This is Moose. He has been accused of stealing a carrot. Too bad there's no evidence to back that up. 13/10 (TT: mooooooooooooose13)

everything is terrible so here’s mamdani and obama laughing and reading to kids to soothe your soul

In environments where vulnerability is mocked or dismissed, people learn to conceal the feeling. They may become fluent in productivity while losing touch with their inner weather.

This is Missy. She escaped from her backyard and ran straight to daycare, where she had a spa day and got to play with her boyfriend. Lessons were learned, but not the ones her parents probably hoped. 13/10 (TT: spotsplaceyqr)

This is Marlin. He has the hiccups. Would appreciate treats and cuddles during this trying time. 12/10 (TT: marlinthegolden0)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.

We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇

“One reason it’s easy for working-class white voters to ignore or overlook their own exploitation is because there is a prudish unwillingness in most political quarters to call this out for what it is — or to bluntly indict the extremely wealthy in our society, like Trump.”

just looting the US treasury. as one does.

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: RFK Jr. lied to Congress when he denied saying ‘every Black kid’ should be ‘re-parented’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_u...

100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists Many of them use their access to Washington to work for authoritarian states that want to influence our foreign policy

Exactly 100 members of Congress have become lobbyists for foreign governments since the year 2000, according to @quincyinst.bsky.social.

The top countries they've gone to work for include Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Libya, Qatar, Russia, and China.

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This is Hildegard. She doesn't blink during breakfast because she doesn't want to miss anything. Cowboy hat unrelated. 13/10 (TT: hildebark)