There's still time to sign up for the April 22nd FTP Friends & Foundations Network meeting! We'll spend part of the time talking about what to look for in by-laws followed by an open discussion. www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien... #FriendsOfTheLibrary #libraries #LibraryDefender
The Eighth just granted Iowa the right to enforce their “Don’t Say Gay” laws that allow for rampant bans on LGBTQ+ books: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
But #libraries will only remain free, publicly supported, shared spaces if we defend and strengthen them. From getting on library boards to amping up what your Friends group does, you can find lots of ideas from @librariesftp.bsky.social at www.librariesforthepeople.org
Want to defend libraries and the freedom to read?
Follow us and be part of the national movement standing up for books, libraries, and the right to knowledge.
#FreedomToRead #SupportLibraries #LibrariesMatter #FundLibraries #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books
The next monthly meeting of the FTP Friends & Foundations Network is on 4/22--we're taking a deep dive into by-laws, looking at how they can help or hinder leftist library goals! Sign up & get more info: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien... #FriendsOfTheLibrary
The April newsletter from @librariesftp.bsky.social is here! Lots of great info for those wanting to support and strengthen their #library!! librariesforthepeople.substack.com/p/for-the-pe...
In this April edition of @librariesftp.bsky.social's newsletter, we feature my friend and comrade Shana's collaborative book with @edrabinski.bsky.social titled "Here's What Happened at the Library This Week" and raffle 5 copies.
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Illinois residents, take a few minutes to learn about House Bill 5236, which aims to protect libraries from price gouging and unfair practices related to digital materials.
Read this handy guide from ILA, then submit a witness slip as a proponent of the legislation.
www.ila.org/advocacy/rea...
Votes recorded on hr 7661 in House Committee for Education and Workforce Development’s markup.
HR 7551, the National book ban bill, has passed the markup and is being recommended to the House with amendment. Here’s who voted how.
This isn’t over. CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS NOW.
Be a #LibraryDefenders and help take your #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation group to the next level, making sure our #libraries are the vital, common spaces we all need! Come to our 3/18 Friends & Foundation Network meeting to learn more: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
Your #library is as strong as you make it! At the March 18 @librariesftp.bsky.social Friends & Foundations Network mtg we’ll talk about about #library governance & how #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation groups can help libraries in these times! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
Hey #LibraryDefenders! Come to the March 18 @librariesftp.bsky.social Friends & Foundations Network mtg to learn about #library governance and how being part of a #FriendsOfTheLibrary or #LibraryFoundation group can help strengthen libraries! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/frien...
The parallel disappearance of YA books from public libraries due to book bans and the disappearance of YA expertise in public libraries due to budget cuts, deemphasis in serving teens.
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If you’re interested in getting non-fascists on your library board, you should follow @librariesftp.bsky.social
Image showing Mayor Mamdani looking frustrated, with a text overlaid that reads “NYC Public Library Action Network” at the top, and in large bold letters text that reads “Mayor Mamdani did not honor his commitment to allocate 0.5% of the city expense budget to NYC public libraries in his preliminary budget” and then in smaller font below, there is text that reads “visit NYCPLAN.ORG for more information”
While a candidate, @mayor.nyc.gov pledged to commit 0.5% of the city’s budget to public libraries.
Unfortunately, Mayor Mamdani has broken this promise in his preliminary FY27 budget, released yesterday, where he allocated 0.39% to libraries.
This amount is well below the promised 0.5%
Let’s start with the basics: A public library is a publicly-funded institution that provides access to information through materials-lending, research services, events like classes and workshops, and sometimes preservation of heritage through special collections.
And every time libraries "step in" to do things, it's added load to library workers who too often are seen as "no one."
From an article last week:
"My wife and I absolutely forbid our children from reading those horrible Judy Blume books," he said. "And because we didn’t clean up our society back then, then we have to deal with absolutely horrific things today."
Yeah, THAT'S it.
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
I need to create a database of all the ways I'm discovering schools and libraries undercutting their state's Freedom to Read laws. We knew it would happen and we know it's happening, but the methods by which it's being done are fucking wild.
Book banners will ban books, law or not.
SB8 will fundamentally destabilize and harm every Indiana public library.
If Senate Bill 8 passes, libraries can be easily defunded by their county or city.
This is not how library governance has worked in Indiana for generations.
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Libraries don’t run on good intentions alone. If you’ve ever wondered how to step up for your neighborhood library, this Open House event from FTP will walk through how Friends and Foundations groups work and how you can join one. 2/19, 6:30–8pm ET. RSVP at
A form of #resistance is supporting & strengthening something positive, like #libraries, a rare & true commons in this privatized society. Come to our Friends & Foundations Network Open House Feb 19 to learn how to protect this important shared space! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
Want to stop #BookBans? Want to make sure #libraries continue as shared spaces for all? Become a #LibraryDefender! Come to our Feb. 19th Open House to learn about how #FriendsOfTheLibrary and Foundation groups can play a role in strengthening libraries. www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
IMO, one of the most important Lit Activism posts in a long time.
Libraries serve a wide range of people like those with different backgrounds, disabilities, and culture.
action.everylibrary.org/library_spac...
#Libraries, vital community resources, are only as strong as we make them! @librariesftp.bsky.social helps library lovers exercise power & become #LibraryDefenders. Come to our Feb 19 open house to learn how Friends & Foundation groups are part of this: www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
Yes to this call from @everylibrary.bsky.social! One action is to get involved in your local #FriendsOfTheLibrary group! Learn how these groups can help strengthen & protect #libraries at our Feb 19th Friends & Foundations Network Open House! www.librariesforthepeople.org/events/ftp-f...
Let’s show that Americans love their libraries! Like, follow, and share!
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
