Christa Porter
@christaporter.bsky.social
Randomness...librarian, gamer, comic & bibliophile, gardener, amateur chef, cat & corgi minion. she/her/hers
Be sure to check your kids' Halloween candy!
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Be sure to check your kids' Halloween candy!
Eeeek!!! Don't be scared! The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is still open. #BTSL2026
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Eeeek!!! Don't be scared! The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is still open. #BTSL2026
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call...
This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. #ARSL
While the dog is away (at doggie day care), the cat will take over her kennel.
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
While the dog is away (at doggie day care), the cat will take over her kennel.
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! The people of Venezuela are so lucky to have you. And what a speech from the Nobel Committee. It truly encapsulates what we all should be fighting for and against in our own communities. www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! The people of Venezuela are so lucky to have you. And what a speech from the Nobel Committee. It truly encapsulates what we all should be fighting for and against in our own communities. www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
Reposted by Christa Porter
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
To aid folks in their ongoing education regarding the nature of book bans and censorship this #BannedBooksWeek (and beyond), we’re giving away a bundle of nonfiction and fiction books about the ongoing fight against book bans!
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
Check out our post on Instagram to enter ⬇️
📷 bit.ly/47dZjvJ
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
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October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We wrote this handy step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to ban a book.
What Do I Do If I Don’t Like a Book at the Library?
A handy step-by-step guide.
buff.ly
October 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Join EveryLibrary for EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week Fest 2025 featuring authors, editors, narrators, publishing pros, and free-expression leaders. bsky.app/profile/ever...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books 2025 Calendar
Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, a free online celebration featuring 25+ authors, editors, and advocates in bold conversations about storytelling, censorship, and the freedom t...
www.everylibrary.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Join EveryLibrary for EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week Fest 2025 featuring authors, editors, narrators, publishing pros, and free-expression leaders. bsky.app/profile/ever...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Resist
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Congrats, Amanda! 🥳
The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! I'm honored to be a part of this group: time.com/next @la-cac.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Congrats, Amanda! 🥳
So perfect! 📚🌈😍
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
So perfect! 📚🌈😍
When you discover that the sausage you thawed wasn't brats, you switch gears and improvise sausage and gravy for dinner.
September 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
When you discover that the sausage you thawed wasn't brats, you switch gears and improvise sausage and gravy for dinner.
@georgetakei.bsky.social is the 2025 Honorary Chair of #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 5–11), joined by youth advocate Iris Mogul. Together they’ll spotlight the harms of censorship.
https://www.ala.org/news/2025/09/legendary-actorauthoractivist-george-takei-named-honorary-chair-banned-books-week-2025
https://www.ala.org/news/2025/09/legendary-actorauthoractivist-george-takei-named-honorary-chair-banned-books-week-2025
September 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our old lady Kelly had a rough week, but she's home now and doing great thanks to the wonderful folks at South Ridge Animal Clinic and Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln. ❤️
September 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Our old lady Kelly had a rough week, but she's home now and doing great thanks to the wonderful folks at South Ridge Animal Clinic and Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln. ❤️
Did I just have leftover mashed potatoes for lunch? Yes, I did. Because that's what adulting is all about. 😋
September 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Did I just have leftover mashed potatoes for lunch? Yes, I did. Because that's what adulting is all about. 😋
Power to the people! #RegisterToVote #VoteReady
Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! The League is so proud to partner with NVRD to make sure every eligible voter knows that there is no such thing as an ‘off year’ when it comes to democracy🫶
Already registered to vote? Check your voter registration at VOTE411.org! 🗳
Already registered to vote? Check your voter registration at VOTE411.org! 🗳
September 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Power to the people! #RegisterToVote #VoteReady
Two shots, one bandaid! Today I got my #flu and #COVID19 #vaccines for the 2025-26 season. It was easy - I just scheduled them thru the #CVS website, no prescription needed. #LNK #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #TrustScience
September 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Two shots, one bandaid! Today I got my #flu and #COVID19 #vaccines for the 2025-26 season. It was easy - I just scheduled them thru the #CVS website, no prescription needed. #LNK #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #TrustScience
The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is now open! This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/ #BTSL2026 #ARSL
September 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is now open! This free one-day online conference tailored for small libraries will be on Feb. 27, 2026. Submit your proposal by Dec. 12, 2025 at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/ #BTSL2026 #ARSL
Reposted by Christa Porter
Back by popular demand! Join #UniteAgainstBookBans & Everyday Advocacy during #BannedBooksWeek for a free interactive workshop.
We’ll share:
⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans
💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups
✊ Strategies to confront book bans
Register today ⬇️
We’ll share:
⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans
💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups
✊ Strategies to confront book bans
Register today ⬇️
The 'Everyday Advocacy' Webinar is Back for Banned Books Week!
Join Unite and Everyday Advocacy on October 7 to develop new strategies to defend diverse books and amplify educators' voices! Free registration now open.
uniteagainstbookbans.org
September 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Back by popular demand! Join #UniteAgainstBookBans & Everyday Advocacy during #BannedBooksWeek for a free interactive workshop.
We’ll share:
⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans
💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups
✊ Strategies to confront book bans
Register today ⬇️
We’ll share:
⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans
💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups
✊ Strategies to confront book bans
Register today ⬇️
Lily got a bow butt bow at Bailey's Deluxe Pet Care yesterday. It's butt bow-ception!
September 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Lily got a bow butt bow at Bailey's Deluxe Pet Care yesterday. It's butt bow-ception!