If a 7-year-old can show up to a board meeting to protest budget cuts at the library, you can do it, too. www.salemreporter.com/2026/05/08/a...

I'm excited to share that @natechamberlain.com and I are All-Stars! We're raising funds for @kcstarlight.bsky.social's paid arts internships for Kansas City's next generation of creatives, techies, designers, and theatre‑makers. And we'd love your help! 🔗 secure.givelively.org/donate/starl...

First sighting of Librarian Tales in another country! Took an Alaskan cruise with a final stop in Victoria, British Columbia. Did a quick search of the Greater Victoria Public Library’s catalog and had to stop by to see my book on the shelf. Always fun to see how far my Librarian Tales have gone!

Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?

Last night was our third Bookworm Speed Dating Event at my library — patrons enjoy a catered dinner and drinks while librarians rotate the tables and book talk 5-7 titles. We had a full house, and it was a lot of fun. It’s a lot of prep work, but it’s one of my favorite events!

We’re signed up to run the Great Smoky Mountain Half Marathon in August. Guess I need to work on my pace…

Drop your crime-fighting Catholics

My library closed and I got to leave work early because of potential potato sized hail. That’s a new one. Stay safe Kansas City!

My final Italy post! @natechamberlain.com ended our trip with three days in Rome and a one heck of a mall adventure!

Yesterday was Eisley's first birthday! Help us celebrate his big day, and raise money for his shelter, with a donation to KC Pet Project. We want to be the top fundraiser, and the deadline is this Friday! We're currently $316 short of being the top fundraising team, and $210 short of our goal.

This piece is (rightfully) going bananas. If you're reading this or sharing it, please ALSO know you can be a hero to protect libraries. All you need to do is write your House and Senate representatives AGAINST HR 7661. Here's what it is and what to do: bookriot.com/hr7661-advan...

Another great morning to obstruct traffic in Kansas City! #RocktheParkway

When you get the feline you’re being watched

Yes, that’s me walking around in a cloud of cat hair because my cats sleep on EVERYTHING.

Depluralize a movie: Fried Green Tomato

“If you are a rule breaker, get into positions of power so you can eliminate those stupid rules.” - Good Trouble in Libraries panel #PLA2026

Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.

so much to see and do at #pla2026 hope you all are hydrating!

Snagged the ARC I’m most excited about. I can go home now. #PLA2026

Contact your senators to #FundLibraries. 🔗 app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #PLA2026

10 things that bring me joy: Reading Ordering books Cats Traveling Running Book Club Trying new restaurants Music Good sleep My husband #PLA2026

"I believe we are denying ourselves the beauty of justice when we are afraid to tell the truth" --Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative #pla2026

“Our strength as a democracy is rooted in our willingness to learn, to discover, to search.” -Bryan Stevenson at #PLA2026

“Public libraries and librarians are key to the solutions we need in this country.” - Bryan Stevenson #PLA2026

Please join me in supporting Luanne Janes, Director of the Rutherford County (TN) Library, wrongly terminated for refusing to relocate children’s books to the adult section. Luanne is upholding the professional ethics of librarianship and the founding principles of democracy. Stand with Luanne!

I am going to get on my soap box again to say that you should run for or seek appointment to your local library boards. @librariesftp.bsky.social will help you if you decide to do so after you research your local board.

The Hot Takes session was a great start to #PLA2026! Quick 5 minute “hot takes” and small group discussions.

Conference time! Looking forward to a week of connecting and learning with fellow public librarians in Minneapolis this week. #PLA2026.

Part 4 of our our trip to Italy, in which @natechamberlain.com and I learned the Italian word for "stairs" the hard way. 🤣

We didn't just March this month, we ran! @natechamberlain.com

As a former staff member who has seen behind the curtain: Good. About time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Continued our library tours and visited the Topeka & Shawnee County Library this afternoon. Loved it! Their recently renovated teen and children’s spaces are amazing!

The best part of a library expansion project, besides the expansion project, is touring neighboring libraries for ideas. We hit up Olathe’s Indian Creek libray today and 🤩

This dreadful book banning bill, H.R. 7661, has made it out of committee and into the House. It's time to call your reps.

Catching up on the travel blog: Our third day in Italy was dreary, but filled with amazing views!

LOOK AT THIS SAND CAT @kansascityzoo.bsky.social! 🥹😱

Name your favorite cartoon character

Our 2026 race season is just beginning! @natechamberlain.com shares about 3 runs on the blog:

Our second full day in Naples, including an unforgettable outdoor dining experience!

I wrote about the first national book banning bill, which effectively seeks to erase trans people. At the end I include a link to let your reps know that you oppose this bill and all it stands for. lithub.com/why-we-must-...

Woke up to a clogged sink

Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

William and I are chasing the top fundraising spot for the @kcpetproject.bsky.social 5K - and we just slipped into second place. 😱 To boost things, we’ll personally match the next $75 donated through our fundraiser. Help us take back the lead and support KC’s pets: runsignup.com/Race/86821/D...

I got to celebrate turning 40 with my cousins and @natechamberlain.com with a trip to Italy. We did SO MUCH. Here's Part 1!

Had 14 people at book club tonight. Maybe three of them liked the book. Apparently, 60-80 year olds don’t care for romance (as some of them put it). But we still had a lively and engaging discussion!

It’s crunch time for summer reading planning and I’m also putting together my library’s How-To Festival, so this week has left my brain totally fried.

Eisley hopes your work day is off to a great start!

If you watched THE LIBRARIANS, turn your anger into action by donating to my fundraiser to support EveryLibrary. Donate at least $5 and I’ll toss a book banner into the litterbox to await a tribute from my cats. gofund.me/9c5f9f290

If THE LIBRARIANS on PBS Independent Lens airs past your bedtime tonight, don’t worry. You can also stream it via the PBS app and on the PBS Independent Lens YouTube channel starting at noon EST Monday. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social