Sheather
@sheather.bsky.social
Library lady from PA and hermit wannabe. I really like caterpillars.
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The back of your ballot matters just as much as the front! #ProtectPACourts by flipping your ballot over to vote YES to RETAIN Justices Donohue, Dougherty, Wecht, and Judges Dubow and Wojcik! #VotePA #PACourtsMatter
October 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The back of your ballot matters just as much as the front! #ProtectPACourts by flipping your ballot over to vote YES to RETAIN Justices Donohue, Dougherty, Wecht, and Judges Dubow and Wojcik! #VotePA #PACourtsMatter
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Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
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September 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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The #ALAAC25 session everyone’s been talking about is coming to C-SPAN!
Tune in this Sunday, July 27 at 4:35 PM EDT to see Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, talk with Kwame Alexander about her remarkable career & the unexpected firing that rocked the library world.
www.c-span.org/bookTv/
Tune in this Sunday, July 27 at 4:35 PM EDT to see Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, talk with Kwame Alexander about her remarkable career & the unexpected firing that rocked the library world.
www.c-span.org/bookTv/
July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The #ALAAC25 session everyone’s been talking about is coming to C-SPAN!
Tune in this Sunday, July 27 at 4:35 PM EDT to see Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, talk with Kwame Alexander about her remarkable career & the unexpected firing that rocked the library world.
www.c-span.org/bookTv/
Tune in this Sunday, July 27 at 4:35 PM EDT to see Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, talk with Kwame Alexander about her remarkable career & the unexpected firing that rocked the library world.
www.c-span.org/bookTv/
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United Church of Christ is helping congregations build banned book libraries.
“We care about telling the truth here, and books allow us to have conversations across divides and differences in ways that are not violent. We can be the library for telling the truth.”
www.ucc.org/service-proj...
“We care about telling the truth here, and books allow us to have conversations across divides and differences in ways that are not violent. We can be the library for telling the truth.”
www.ucc.org/service-proj...
Service Project at General Synod 35 encourages churches to build 'banned book' libraries - United Church of Christ
The practice of banning books has been at an all-time high. Last year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reported more
www.ucc.org
June 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
United Church of Christ is helping congregations build banned book libraries.
“We care about telling the truth here, and books allow us to have conversations across divides and differences in ways that are not violent. We can be the library for telling the truth.”
www.ucc.org/service-proj...
“We care about telling the truth here, and books allow us to have conversations across divides and differences in ways that are not violent. We can be the library for telling the truth.”
www.ucc.org/service-proj...
This is the earliest I’ve ever found a monarch caterpillar in my yard. Last year I didn’t find my first caterpillar until July 6.
May 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is the earliest I’ve ever found a monarch caterpillar in my yard. Last year I didn’t find my first caterpillar until July 6.
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NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
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May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
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NEW: ALA was in court today for the first hearing in ALA v. Sonderling, our lawsuit aimed at halting the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
April 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
NEW: ALA was in court today for the first hearing in ALA v. Sonderling, our lawsuit aimed at halting the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
We urge the court to immediately enjoin the Administration from further damaging America's libraries. Learn more: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit
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NEW: It's time to #FundLibraries.
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
NEW: It's time to #FundLibraries.
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide annual funding.
Take action, tell your House Rep to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
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April 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Includes the benefits Kansans receive from Institute of Museum & Library Services funding via libraries. Click images or visit library.ks.gov/ld.php?content_id=80350427 . ALT TEXT is included for folks who have a print disability. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2/2
April 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Includes the benefits Kansans receive from Institute of Museum & Library Services funding via libraries. Click images or visit library.ks.gov/ld.php?content_id=80350427 . ALT TEXT is included for folks who have a print disability. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2/2
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
April 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
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Reminder:
You are resilient and can overcome life’s challenges.
You believe in the power of empathy and compassion to create a better world.
You deserve the same kindness you give to others and you extend that kindness to yourself.
You make a difference.
You will stay strong.
I'm proud of you
You are resilient and can overcome life’s challenges.
You believe in the power of empathy and compassion to create a better world.
You deserve the same kindness you give to others and you extend that kindness to yourself.
You make a difference.
You will stay strong.
I'm proud of you
April 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Reminder:
You are resilient and can overcome life’s challenges.
You believe in the power of empathy and compassion to create a better world.
You deserve the same kindness you give to others and you extend that kindness to yourself.
You make a difference.
You will stay strong.
I'm proud of you
You are resilient and can overcome life’s challenges.
You believe in the power of empathy and compassion to create a better world.
You deserve the same kindness you give to others and you extend that kindness to yourself.
You make a difference.
You will stay strong.
I'm proud of you
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ALA President Cindy Hohl: “Congress created I.M.L.S. by law, with bipartisan support, and Republican and Democratic Presidents signed those laws, including President Trump in 2018...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/a...
Trump Administration Moves to Shutter Library Agency (Gift Article)
The staff of the independent Institute of Museum and Library Services, the largest source of federal funding for museums and libraries, were put on leave.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
ALA President Cindy Hohl: “Congress created I.M.L.S. by law, with bipartisan support, and Republican and Democratic Presidents signed those laws, including President Trump in 2018...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/a...
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JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
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Dear <Rep>,
I am writing to strongly oppose the executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
I am writing to strongly oppose the executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
March 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Dear <Rep>,
I am writing to strongly oppose the executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
I am writing to strongly oppose the executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Library lovers, we need your help. A recent executive order calls for the elimination of IMLS, the only federal agency that funds libraries nationwide. Without IMLS, many of the resources and programs we love could be at risk.
📚 Learn what you can do to help: ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...
📚 Learn what you can do to help: ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...
March 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Library lovers, we need your help. A recent executive order calls for the elimination of IMLS, the only federal agency that funds libraries nationwide. Without IMLS, many of the resources and programs we love could be at risk.
📚 Learn what you can do to help: ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...
📚 Learn what you can do to help: ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...
Only four months until caterpillar season!
February 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Only four months until caterpillar season!
I received an advanced reader copy of the new Carl Hiaasen book, Fever Beach. I’m so excited to start reading it, but the dedication made me a little bit sad.
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I received an advanced reader copy of the new Carl Hiaasen book, Fever Beach. I’m so excited to start reading it, but the dedication made me a little bit sad.
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E-A-G-L-E-S 🦅 Wooooo!!!
MAIN THING IS STILL THE MAIN THING.
SUPER BOWL BOUND, BABY. 🦅
SUPER BOWL BOUND, BABY. 🦅
NFC Champs
For the second time in three seasons, the Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl.
www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
E-A-G-L-E-S 🦅 Wooooo!!!
I honestly don’t know how I pulled this one off.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I honestly don’t know how I pulled this one off.
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Sign the petition against book bans at http://www.bookbanpetition.us
January 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sign the petition against book bans at http://www.bookbanpetition.us
2024 Reading Challenge
See what your friends are reading
www.goodreads.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Did everyone fall for it, or was it just me?? #connections
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December 3, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Did everyone fall for it, or was it just me?? #connections
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