Loss of federal funding looks different at each library system 💔 Across the nation, libraries are laying off library workers, closing on weekends or entirely, stopping the ordering of new materials, eliminating summer reading programs ❤️‍🩹 🧵 1/2

Many libraries are unable to offer digital services, losing access to eBooks & audiobooks through Hoopla, through Libby. We can help! Libraries NEED us to use our outside voice, tell everyone what libraries mean to you! The Library is for Everyone 💛 📚🎨: @devthepineapple.bsky.social 🧵 2/2

@rickriordan.bsky.social How many books are you currently reading? 1. The Rose Bargain (For funsies) 2. Queer as Folklore (audiobook for multitasking) 3. 1984 (to know what's coming because I swear the country that I am in is starting to turn into George Orwell's FICTIONAL book) What about you?

"I'm sure this will be fine," says Percy, like pretty much all of us living in 2025.

Could you imagine the response if a democratic president said they didn’t know if they had to uphold the Constitution? How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ? 20 minutes at the most

This scares the life out of me as a library lover.

National Literacy Institute: 21% of adults in the US were illiterate as of 2024. 54% of US adults have a literacy below a 6th-grade level (20% are below 5th-grade level). Worldwide the US ranks 36th in literacy. This is horrifying. It also explains a lot.

Pedro Pascal showed up to the Thunderbolts premier in the UK wearing a pro trans "Protect the Dolls" shirt.

www.thomasjprice.com/current I can't wait to see her! #groundedinthestars

The issue with having a never ending TBR is not having enough time to read it all. #books #Bookishissues #Booksky #YS

Reading is fundamental. #Fahrenheit451 #DystopiaIsNow #BookBanning

Seat belts, everyone 💚 If you’re on the struggle bus, please remember your seat belt (your seat belt is self-care). It is NOT selfish to prioritize your mental health, take care of you. Visit your local library or favorite bookstore, watch your comfort show, drink some water, pet all the dogs… 💚

I loved each and every one of the characters that lived in that little perfect house. All of them have a special place in my heart. If you are looking for a book that is basically just a warm blanket, then this is the one for you. I don't know what took me so long to read it!