William the Librarian
@williamottens.com
Librarian in the Kansas City area. Creator of librarianproblems.com. Author of LIBRARIAN TALES. Lover of all things cats and books. He/him. williamthelibrarian.com 🏳️🌈📚😺
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Boy, bye.
Sign to your hearts desire Missourians. National party interests are scared that the plan to marginalize your voices is collapsing.
Sign to your hearts desire Missourians. National party interests are scared that the plan to marginalize your voices is collapsing.
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Boy, bye.
Sign to your hearts desire Missourians. National party interests are scared that the plan to marginalize your voices is collapsing.
Sign to your hearts desire Missourians. National party interests are scared that the plan to marginalize your voices is collapsing.
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Missouri court strikes down 2022 law that pulled library books off shelves
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Missouri court strikes down 2022 law that pulled library books off shelves • Missouri Independent
A Jackson County Circuit Court struck down a 2022 law that criminalized school employees for providing "sexually explicit material."
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Missouri court strikes down 2022 law that pulled library books off shelves
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So happy to share @williamottens.com and I hit our @kcpetproject.bsky.social fundraising goal - 5 months early! Huge thanks to everyone who donated, especially for my birthday. Want to help us exceed our goal? Donate to support pets, families, and our community: runsignup.com/Race/86821/D...
William & Nate - KC Pet Project 5K
The KC Pet Project 5K will help KC Pet Project provide love and medical care to more than 16,000 homeless, abandoned and often injured pets that arrive in-need each year.
How far does your donation g...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
So happy to share @williamottens.com and I hit our @kcpetproject.bsky.social fundraising goal - 5 months early! Huge thanks to everyone who donated, especially for my birthday. Want to help us exceed our goal? Donate to support pets, families, and our community: runsignup.com/Race/86821/D...
You know how us Catholic girls can be
Hi yi hi yiyi yi uh
We make up for so much time
a little toooo laaate…
I NEVER FORGOT IT
CONFUSING AS IT WAS
NO FUN WITH NO QUILT FEELINGS
Hi yi hi yiyi yi uh
We make up for so much time
a little toooo laaate…
I NEVER FORGOT IT
CONFUSING AS IT WAS
NO FUN WITH NO QUILT FEELINGS
November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
You know how us Catholic girls can be
Hi yi hi yiyi yi uh
We make up for so much time
a little toooo laaate…
I NEVER FORGOT IT
CONFUSING AS IT WAS
NO FUN WITH NO QUILT FEELINGS
Hi yi hi yiyi yi uh
We make up for so much time
a little toooo laaate…
I NEVER FORGOT IT
CONFUSING AS IT WAS
NO FUN WITH NO QUILT FEELINGS
Earlier this month, @natechamberlain.com and I took a quick road trip down to Bentonville, AR to check out Crystal Bridges.
Wandering through Crystal Bridges & the Time Loop – Bentonville, AR
In between conference trips early this month, Nate and I joined our friends Toni and Bev for a quick road trip down to Bentonville, Arkansas. Why? To visit Crystal Bridges, the art museum and pet p…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Earlier this month, @natechamberlain.com and I took a quick road trip down to Bentonville, AR to check out Crystal Bridges.
Can’t let this little guy fool you. This lasted five minutes, and then he turned into a little gremlin, attacking toes and climbing curtains.
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Can’t let this little guy fool you. This lasted five minutes, and then he turned into a little gremlin, attacking toes and climbing curtains.
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Great news for libraries in Missouri, Senate Bill 775 has been ruled unconstitutional!
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Great news for libraries in Missouri, Senate Bill 775 has been ruled unconstitutional!
Today, I get to celebrate the amazing, one and only @natechamberlain.com!
He’s the Mary to my Rhoda. The Monica to my Chandler. The Leslie to my Ben. He’s the smartest, kindest, most motivated person I know. I love him more than cats love boxes, and today’s his birthday!
He’s the Mary to my Rhoda. The Monica to my Chandler. The Leslie to my Ben. He’s the smartest, kindest, most motivated person I know. I love him more than cats love boxes, and today’s his birthday!
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today, I get to celebrate the amazing, one and only @natechamberlain.com!
He’s the Mary to my Rhoda. The Monica to my Chandler. The Leslie to my Ben. He’s the smartest, kindest, most motivated person I know. I love him more than cats love boxes, and today’s his birthday!
He’s the Mary to my Rhoda. The Monica to my Chandler. The Leslie to my Ben. He’s the smartest, kindest, most motivated person I know. I love him more than cats love boxes, and today’s his birthday!
Eisley: “Hey, did you know your desk is a mess?”
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Eisley: “Hey, did you know your desk is a mess?”
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Libraries purchase books. When you see a book at the library, it isn’t “free”
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Libraries purchase books. When you see a book at the library, it isn’t “free”
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
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Happy Monday! @williamottens.com and I are running this year to support KC Pet Project - a local lifesaving force for animals. Help us reach our $250 goal for their urgent care and adoption programs. Donate here: runsignup.com/Race/86821/D... and share to spread the word! @kcpetproject.bsky.social
William & Nate - KC Pet Project 5K
The KC Pet Project 5K will help KC Pet Project provide love and medical care to more than 16,000 homeless, abandoned and often injured pets that arrive in-need each year.
How far does your donation g...
runsignup.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Monday! @williamottens.com and I are running this year to support KC Pet Project - a local lifesaving force for animals. Help us reach our $250 goal for their urgent care and adoption programs. Donate here: runsignup.com/Race/86821/D... and share to spread the word! @kcpetproject.bsky.social
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Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Last week, @natechamberlain.com tagged along with me to Manhattan for the Kansas Library Association Conference. While I conferenced, he explored the area:
Libraries, Lookouts, and Local Flavor – Manhattan, KS
Our recent trip to Manhattan, Kansas blended professional inspiration with local flavor – William’s keynote at the Kansas Library Association conference and my exploration of the Flint Hills …
williamandnate.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Last week, @natechamberlain.com tagged along with me to Manhattan for the Kansas Library Association Conference. While I conferenced, he explored the area:
“Normal in libraryland is pretty darn awesome.” Hearing from @scottyb.bsky.social about his experience at his library during the 2014 Ferguson protests. #LMCC25
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“Normal in libraryland is pretty darn awesome.” Hearing from @scottyb.bsky.social about his experience at his library during the 2014 Ferguson protests. #LMCC25
The Cliffhanger Run was probably our favorite route in Kansas City this year. Plus, it supports a great cause!
2025 Cliffhanger Run 5K and 8K – Kansas City, MO
This fall we joined the Kansas City Running Club (KCRC), and one of the highlights of membership was getting to participate in their annual Cliffhanger Run. On the last Saturday morning of October,…
williamandnate.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Cliffhanger Run was probably our favorite route in Kansas City this year. Plus, it supports a great cause!
Somebody found the Petcube
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Somebody found the Petcube
Post you from a different era.
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Post you from a different era.
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
90’s/00’s boy band wannabe William:
On the travel blog: "A Quick trip to Boston." After visiting Salem, @natechamberlain.com and I stayed a night in Beantown. We'll definitely be back!
A First Taste of Boston – Boston, MA
After spending a few days in Salem, we wrapped up our weekend in Massachusetts with a quick stay in Boston. This was our first visit to the state, and if there’s one thing we learned, it’s that a s…
williamandnate.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
On the travel blog: "A Quick trip to Boston." After visiting Salem, @natechamberlain.com and I stayed a night in Beantown. We'll definitely be back!
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I love when people who didn't really go to the library as children discover the library as adults and are shaken to the core by how much it rules
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I love when people who didn't really go to the library as children discover the library as adults and are shaken to the core by how much it rules
On the travel blog: "Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City." @natechamberlain.com and I had so much fun visiting Salem, MA and running the Witch City 5k!
Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City – Salem, MA
Nate and I decided to kick off “Spooky Season” with a visit to Salem, Massachusetts to run the Witch City 5k on Saturday, October 4th. This annual “haunted” race through the…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On the travel blog: "Dorothy & the Scarecrow visit the Witch City." @natechamberlain.com and I had so much fun visiting Salem, MA and running the Witch City 5k!
Will I be exhausted by year’s end? Probably. Am I having fun with @natechamberlain.com? Definitely!
By the end of 2025, @williamottens.com and I will have done 26 athletic events (25 running, 1 cycling). These range from 5Ks (3.1 mi) to half-marathons (13.1 mi) and our first cycling event Octoginta (26 mi). More coming on our first cycling event soon. Subscribe for recaps at WilliamAndNate.com.
William & Nate Travel
Take a journey with us
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November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Will I be exhausted by year’s end? Probably. Am I having fun with @natechamberlain.com? Definitely!
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A guide to free meals and pantries around downtown Kansas City. ❤️
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A guide to free meals and pantries around downtown Kansas City. ❤️
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
More information: tinyurl.com/9vpvhwxc
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Enough with the tricks, give us librarians a treat today 🎃 Cast your votes — lots of ‘em — for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. It’s the simplest thing you can do to fight the MONSTERS banning BOOks 👻
THE LIBRARIANS has been longlisted for the @cinemaeyehonors.bsky.social Audience Choice Award! Vote thru Nov 3rd as many times as you like: cinemaeyehonors.com/audience-cho...
@njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
@njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Enough with the tricks, give us librarians a treat today 🎃 Cast your votes — lots of ‘em — for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. It’s the simplest thing you can do to fight the MONSTERS banning BOOks 👻