How will librarians be able to plan programming, do outreach, and get to know regulars while bouncing around from branch to branch? Your guess is as good as mine. Call your alder and leave a message this weekend. We need all of our staff restored. Find your alder at bit.ly/callmyward

I see people claiming the head tax is going to public libraries, but as far as we’ve been told- it isnt. The good news is, our lackluster book budget may be restored. The bad news? We’re still facing 89 positions cut. After 52 positions were cut last year. That’s 11% of our workforce!

During COVID, Chicago started opening the library on Sundays with the promise, in writing, that we would get more staff for the extra hours. Instead, our staff has been cut year after year.

If you love the Chicago Public Library, write electeds at bit.ly/LetterFundCPL and call your alder.

Write your elected and tell them to fund the library. It would take roughly less than 2 days of police to fully fund us.

We’re having a halloween lunch time power hour to call your alder and let them know they need to fully fund the library by taxing the rich! Go to bit.ly/callmyward to find your alder and their number.

Chicago already spends a less per capita on our book budget compared to other large cities. If the mayor’s budget passes, we’ll be spending only $1.83 per capita. Yipes. That does NOT sound like something the greatest freakin city in the world would do. Email electeds: bit.ly/LetterFundCPL

Do you love the Chicago Public Library? Do you not want to wait weeks for books? Do you still want to be able to go to programs? Send a letter to electeds !

In the budget, Brandon Johnson is proposing 89 cuts to positions, and cutting our book budget in half. actionnetwork.org/letters/no-l...

Here’s a graphic for how to spot ICE if anyone needs this info

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We need people to show up in support of Marjay and Jeremy, the two teen boys who were the victims of Charles Leto, a chicago park district employee.

Come out to the Chicago Park District Board meeting at 8am and the first court appearance of Charles Leto at 11:30am on Wednesday, July 16.

The stitching on the collar says *get to work*. Ceramic and thrifted lamp stand

I have work in this show tomorrow. Come out !

This book is a must read for those that are studying the ultra wealthy. Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and their team are read for filth.

Statement from No Mega Fest coalition. You can see the history of organizing against the fest here: www.canva.com/design/DAGGw...

T’s for sale. Dip dyed, airbrushed, and heat pressed. All size L. $40. DM me if you want one, or go check them out at Decoraters Tattoo, 3321 W Armitage, Chicago. 💭🤔

2 audiobooks from two of my favorite authors that I recently listened to on my walks. Both lay out a very cut and dry case for changes that need to happen NOW. I recommend them to get energized, and back up your dream world with facts and a plan. Both are available through CPL on the libby app.

Come out to 1 year anniversary if Decoraters Tattoo Club! Food, Music, and some amazing tattooers !!

Why are our tax dollars paying for upper income housing for landlords? www.missingmiddlechicago.com