“If you are a rule breaker, get into positions of power so you can eliminate those stupid rules.” - Good Trouble in Libraries panel #PLA2026

Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.

so much to see and do at #pla2026 hope you all are hydrating!

An advance copy of Death on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. The cover is teal with a palm print border, mansion, and the Golden Girls illustrated on it.

Snagged the ARC I’m most excited about. I can go home now. #PLA2026

ALA’s Fund Libraries graphic. Reads “Tell Congress to invest in libraries.”

Contact your senators to #FundLibraries.

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10 things that bring me joy:

Reading
Ordering books
Cats
Traveling
Running
Book Club
Trying new restaurants
Music
Good sleep
My husband

#PLA2026

"I believe we are denying ourselves the beauty of justice when we are afraid to tell the truth"
--Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative
#pla2026

Lawyer Bryan Stevenson JN a brown jacket, black shirt, and black pants standing on a stage and speaking at the PLA conference

“Our strength as a democracy is rooted in our willingness to learn, to discover, to search.” -Bryan Stevenson at #PLA2026

“Public libraries and librarians are key to the solutions we need in this country.” - Bryan Stevenson #PLA2026

Donate to Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need, organized by Dianne M On March 30th, the Rutherford County Library Board terminated Luanne James from her pos… Dianne M needs your support for Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need

Please join me in supporting Luanne Janes, Director of the Rutherford County (TN) Library, wrongly terminated for refusing to relocate children’s books to the adult section. Luanne is upholding the professional ethics of librarianship and the founding principles of democracy. Stand with Luanne!

I am going to get on my soap box again to say that you should run for or seek appointment to your local library boards. @librariesftp.bsky.social will help you if you decide to do so after you research your local board.

The Hot Takes session was a great start to #PLA2026! Quick 5 minute “hot takes” and small group discussions.

A large sign that reads, “Protect Public Libraries” in blue and purple font on a white background.

Conference time! Looking forward to a week of connecting and learning with fellow public librarians in Minneapolis this week. #PLA2026.

Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 4: Capri and the Phoenician Steps This is the fourth part about our celebratory trip to Italy with my cousins. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you haven’t already! Catching the Morning Ferry to Capri For ou…

Part 4 of our our trip to Italy, in which @natechamberlain.com and I learned the Italian word for "stairs" the hard way. 🤣

March Running: Healing, Humility, and Two Kansas Finish Lines March brought three races and more than 12 miles – but for me, it also brought relief. After nearly a week of limited movement and multiple physical therapy sessions for a stubborn back injur…

We didn't just March this month, we ran! @natechamberlain.com

Mid-Continent Public Library staff are unionizing. They could make Missouri history Librarians and staff in the Mid-Continent Public Library system have announced their intent to unionize. They want better wages and workplace protections. With more than 700 workers, it could be the l...

As a former staff member who has seen behind the curtain: Good. About time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The entrance to the kid’s library, framed with a giant Lego block, books, and a tree with a large screen in the trunk.

Stacks of children’s library shelves. In the background, the lower half of a green dinosaur is viable, appearing as if it’s broken through the ceiling.

A view into a teen library area with shelves in the middle. The walls are red, and there’s a window and door into a media room.

Continued our library tours and visited the Topeka & Shawnee County Library this afternoon. Loved it! Their recently renovated teen and children’s spaces are amazing!

Picture book shelves in front of a white wall with a painting of sunflowers on it

Green chars in front of a wood wall with a light bright activity fixture on it.

Wheeled shelves in a modern library

A glass wall with neon lighting and bubbles looking into a children’s program space

The best part of a library expansion project, besides the expansion project, is touring neighboring libraries for ideas. We hit up Olathe’s Indian Creek libray today and 🤩

This dreadful book banning bill, H.R. 7661, has made it out of committee and into the House. It's time to call your reps.

Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 3: Touring the Amalfi Coast This is Part 3 about our January trip to Italy with my cousins to celebrate our 40th and 45th birthdays. Previous posts include Landing in Naples and Exploring Pompeii and A Free Day in Naples. A D…

Catching up on the travel blog: Our third day in Italy was dreary, but filled with amazing views!

A yellow and white sand cat curled up in a tree hollow

LOOK AT THIS SAND CAT @kansascityzoo.bsky.social!

🥹😱

Name your favorite cartoon character

From Sea Turtles to St. Patrick’s: Early 2026 Race Highlights We’ve been busy lately between travel and runs, so I’m sharing updates on three different races we’ve completed since the Groundhog Run in February. Each one has been a different …

Our 2026 race season is just beginning! @natechamberlain.com shares about 3 runs on the blog:

Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 2: A Free Day in Naples This is Part 2 about our January 2026 trip to Italy with my cousins to celebrate our 40th and 45th birthdays. You can read about the first part of our trip in the post Landing In Naples and Explori…

Our second full day in Naples, including an unforgettable outdoor dining experience!

Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children Lately I’ve been calling my House rep and screaming about one zillion things, and maybe you have too. But today I want to talk about one thing in particular you should add to your list: H.R. 7661 i…

I wrote about the first national book banning bill, which effectively seeks to erase trans people. At the end I include a link to let your reps know that you oppose this bill and all it stands for. lithub.com/why-we-must-...

An orange and white tabby cat lying in a bathroom sink.

Woke up to a clogged sink

PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.

Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read.

action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

William & Nate - KC Pet Project 5K The KC Pet Project 5K will help KC Pet Project provide love and medical care to more than 16,000 homeless, abandoned and often injured pets that arrive in-need each year.  How far does your donation g...

William and I are chasing the top fundraising spot for the @kcpetproject.bsky.social 5K - and we just slipped into second place. 😱

To boost things, we’ll personally match the next $75 donated through our fundraiser. Help us take back the lead and support KC’s pets:
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Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 1: Landing in Naples and Exploring Pompeii In January, Nate and I kicked off our 2026 travels Mediterranean style with a celebratory trip to Italy with my cousins Katrina and Vanessa. You only turn 40 (or 45) once, and Katrina had been want…

I got to celebrate turning 40 with my cousins and @natechamberlain.com with a trip to Italy. We did SO MUCH. Here's Part 1!