My friend and colleague (the library's HR director) is powering through an impossible time for her and her family. If you have the means and are able to support, I know she and her husband would be forever grateful. gofund.me/1474720b2

Heavyweight is back, baby! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

“At a time when people are more divided and disconnected than ever, libraries remain places where anyone—regardless of background, politics, or income—can walk through the door and feel a sense of belonging,” - Brooks Rainwater, @urbanlibcouncil.bsky.social nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...

Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day to all who celebrate! www.npr.org/2025/09/16/n...

In non-apocalyptic news, this happened. You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture. Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible. Check out your own score below... cred.blue/alt-text

Straight from our kitchen (aka The Chrysalis Hotel), enjoy this time-lapse of a monarch caterpillar getting cozy before its metamorphosis.

When you see your library’s gear on The Paper. (great show, btw!)

AK Press is in @publisherswkly.bsky.social, alongside other worker-run and publishing collectives, talking about the work we do and why we do it. This is our 35th year in business and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way ❤️🖤 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

‘sup, @darthbluesky.bsky.social ❤️ Osgrrr & Kody

When your kiddo sends you a secret message on one of your work documents to find later. 🥹

If Tennessee doesn’t already have a Chinese restaurant called “Wok’n in Memphis,” somebody needs to get on that.

Did you know 85% of Kiwis say libraries improve their happiness and wellbeing? The results are in from PLNZ’s latest Community Impact Survey — and the data confirms public #libraries uplift us all #impact

I love Terry Gross she is a top ten person

Happy Pride, Toledo! ❤️

“Invest in culture. Make room for imagination. Support your people. Serve your community. Not because it looks good, but because it works.” www.fastcompany.com/91379648/why...

Main library leaders announced plans to reopen its cafe, and the new operators might look familiar.

"....the assault on libraries is part of a broader assault on knowledge that includes attacks against public education, scientific research, and even public television. " inthepublicinterest.org/shhh-no-more/

I have it on good authority that these “support public libraries” shirts may be the bestselling community shirts our friends at Jupmode have made. 🚨You only have until the end of July to get yours!!!!🚨 www.jupmode.com/products/com...

July 21st is Zine Library Day, one of the celebrations happening during International Zine Month! #IZM2025 #zines Ways to celebrate: *visit your local zine library *check out an online zine library *donate $ or zines to a zine library *bring your closest zine librarian a delicious treat 🍩

Rereading @timothysnyder.bsky.social’s “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” for the umpteenth time…y’know, as you do on a Saturday afternoon. Chapter two: Defend Institutions www.wtol.com/article/news...

Today’s the day, Toledo! www.toledolibrary.org/comicartsfest/

When an unexpected visitor strolls through the doors of Oregon branch - we put him to work! While our feline friend waited for his ride, he learned how to pack boxes and scan materials.

My dude is a MOOD.

Even the good folks who build Strands puzzles recognize librarians are at the center of community. 😍 (apologies for any spoilers!)

Because everyone deserves a shot 🎯

"Nearly [80 percent] of adults believe immigration is good for the country, the highest level ever recorded. A new Gallup poll found 79 percent of Americans now have a positive view of immigrants, reversing a four-year decline with a dramatic 15-point surge." www.thedailybeast.com/nearly-80-of...

If you're not already familiar with the great work of Midstory, this is a perfect introduction.

Toledo is home to a revolutionary farm-to-table model where the "farm" is just steps away from the restaurant. www.cbsnews.com/video/2-firs...

Yes, telling librarians you appreciate their inclusive collections is a good thing. Even better is putting that appreciation in writing to administrators and boards so that the librarian has a record of your remarks and contact info in case support is needed in the future.

A balm we could all use right now, right @darthbluesky.bsky.social ?

Love your public library? Shout it wherever you go with these sweet tees (that also benefit our library foundation). www.jupmode.com/products/com...

Here is an excellent, incredibly touching reminder of how important -- life-saving -- LGBTQIA+ books can be for readers. Everyone deserves access to them. #PrideInOurBooks

Meredith has always been a G, but it's still exceptionally weird and very refreshing hearing from a tech exec who can see through all of this AI bullshit for what it is at its foundation: a backdoor surveillance tool.

Greetings from Silver Lake Dunes. Think we might have our holiday card family photo already

This week, WIRED has been helping readers (that’s you!) learn how to win a fight, from Tesla Takedown to out-trolling trolls. We also put together a zine that collects some of the most helpful tidbits in a handy format you can print, fold, and share. Download here: www.wired.com/story/downlo...

When I was born (I was a big boy), the nurses put "Killer" on my crib. I'm pretty sure that might not fly today.

Perhaps no greater tribute than this note-for-note recreation of Pet Sounds by pal (yes, one dude) here in Toledo. www.youtube.com/channel/UCQx...

Happy New Season of Phineas and Ferb Day to all my smart friends who celebrate.

It's that time of year again! Our always-popular Summer Read is now underway! 📚 From June 2 to Aug 2, read for just 30 days and get some great prizes! For complete details, visit www.toledolibrary.org/readingchallenges/.

ICYMI, @petersagal.bsky.social introduced a public librarian on this week's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and the crowd went bananas as he called librarians, "the true badasses we need." overcast.fm/+AAYs_pCUSZ0...

I think everyone should ask themselves “who am I helping right now?” before they reply to anything online. If the answer is “just me,” then the reply should be a post instead. I do this a lot.

During our weekly icebreaker with the leadership team, we shared each of our walk-on songs—allowing me to play the best walk-on song ever... www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkAe...

Diced onions in your french fry ketchup. Your welcome.

You know who's not making a list of book recommendations using AI? Your librarians at Toledo Lucas County Public Library, and boy do we have some great lists! www.toledolibrary.org/blog/

My dad passed away not too long ago, but long enough to never have enjoyed the ease of walking around with the MLB game (always Indians/Guardians) playing in his pocket on his phone annoying everyone around him (like I am rn). 🥲

I dip in and out of this podcast, but this latest episode about personal branding really hit on so many reasons why I (fairly and unfairly, tbh) cast a side eye on folks trying to cultivate a “personal brand.” Reputation>Branding podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I recently learned that if you soak your apple slices in a light saline solution (1 cup water and 1/2tsp of salt) for 10 minutes, they’ll keep from browning. I’ve tried every other method (honey water, lemon juice), but this one is legit. Yr welcome!

Quiet e’rybody. This goldfinch got something to say.