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Karla with a K
@karlarchivist.bsky.social
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Archivist in Philly. Library defender. Loves skeeball and soft pretzels. Theater costumer in a previous life. she/her
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Riverbottom Nightmare band from "Emmitt Otter's Jugband Christmas". They are a Muppet rock band made up of Chuck Stoat, Fred Lizard, Howard Snake, "Pop-Eyed" Catfish, and Stanley Weasel.
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Still from the film IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE where the two main characters are eating in a restaurant.
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Maya. Walks are nice this time of year.
A black and white pit bull sitting amongst colorful fallen leaves.
October 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Spent my day in the office wondering if I’d watch a window cleaner fall to his death #philly
August 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Happy Midsommer meets Pride Month Philly style!
A festive skeleton sitting on a rocking chair is dressed in a tutu m, rainbow socks, and a pride flag. They are also wearing a flower wreath and midsommer tee shirt.
June 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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If you are looking to support an independent, reader supported publication, I *HIGHLY* suggest @highcountrynews.bsky.social! I've been a subscriber for almost ten years even though I no longer live in the Western United States. I mean LOOK at this gorgeous cover!
February 2025 cover of the print ssue of High Country News. The main headline reads "Immigrant Stories" with a picture of a photorealistic painting by Papay Solomon called "If You Can't Remember, it's Not Important: Portrait of Sureya Mardaadi-Somalia"
February 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Bags overflowing with winter hats, gloves, scarves, and socks. A variety of hygiene supplies including toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wipes, washcloths, underwear, tampons, and first aid kits. Donation bin in a library vestibule. The bin has a sign asking for donations of winter hats, gloves, scarves, and socks.
February 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Do you live in Philly and have some warm hats or gloves you're not using? Or did you get some new socks during the holidays you don't need? Let me take them off your hands! 🔔
Friends of Falls of Schuylkill Library is supporting an initiative to compile hygiene kits for library patrons in need. The project will be supporting the Social Services Department of the Free Library, who has requested hygiene supplies for unhoused members of the community. FFSL is seeking donations of: -New or gently used/clean hats and gloves -New socks (assorted adult sizes) Please bring donated items to the Falls of Schuylkill Library (3501 Midvale Avenue) by February 2, where you will find a bin for these materials in the Warden Drive entrance vestibule. For questions contact friendsofthefalls@gmail.com. Thank you!
January 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Look at this gorgeous gingko tree in my neighborhood 🌳😍🌱
A luminous golden-yellow gingko tree in autumn next to a large, stone church in East Falls, Philadelphia against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky. The changing yellow leaves have carpeted the hill and lawn in front of the church.
November 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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If my introverted self can testify for public libraries in front of city council anyone can!
White girl with brown hair and sunglasses wearing a “Libraries are for the people” shirt under a plaid blazer on a city street.
September 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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What you can do beyond reading the news about Gaza.
October 15, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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This is Maya
Black and white pit bull lounging outside in the sunshine
August 27, 2023 at 8:42 PM