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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 5m

The cover was blue.

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 6h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 7h

"The chancellor approved it"

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 18h

Kim A. Snyder’s award-winning documentary is now playing throughout the US. Celebrate the last day of @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social with our hero librarians and be inspired to join the fight. See THE LIBRARIANS in theaters, get tickets now. TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 9h

Bring that momentum to NJ 🍀

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 9h

Missed one: Banning books

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Julie of the Libraries @juliebrarian.bsky.social · 9h

a poster that says fear is often disguised as moral and outrage by judy blume

ALT: a poster that says fear is often disguised as moral and outrage by judy blume

media.tenor.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks, but are you sure? There’s another of my comments later in the film that always seems to elicit a reaction 😉

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SMB @smbdemocracy.bsky.social · 12h

Jack Ciattarelli’s
paternal grandparents had immigrated to NJ in the 1900s from Valentano, Lazio, Italy.
So his own parents were granted birthright citizenship, no?
It never ceases to amaze me how people like Jack see no contradiction in condemning todays immigrants.

Ms. M @msmalarkey24.bsky.social · 1d

GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli doesn’t believe in birthright citizenship.

So, he mustn’t want the votes of the tens of thousands of US-born adult children of undocumented immigrants in NJ — because he mustn’t believe they should have the right to vote at all.

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 10h

“This is about control of information and an attack on freedom of expression in general, “ Kim A. Snyder, director @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

‘The Librarians’ documentary explores censorship, fight for freedom to read

YouTube video by ABC News

youtu.be

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 10h

“When they’re going after the books what they’re really doing is going after the kids.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

‘The Librarians’ with Kim A. Snyder

Today on KIOS at the Movies, host Joshua LaBure discusses the upcoming documentary “The Librarians” with the filmmaker.

www.kios.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 10h

Taking it all to the grave, honey. In fact, I’m so sick of this shit show, I’d like to hitch a ride with Diane Keaton.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 16h

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 11h

💯 this! I knew exactly how & where I could hide up to 30 kids to protect them from a shooter in the library. Not only did I work in fear of a shooting, but dreading that it would happen during lunch, when 120+ kids would be there. And parents dared to call me a pornographer, pedophile & groomer.

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 13h

The grooming accusations are even more offensive because of the epidemic of school shootings.

Every educator in this country has decided if, when, and how we'd give up our very lives to shield your children. Some of our colleagues around the nation have paid the ultimate price...

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 12h

Stupid doesn’t begin to describe it.

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 13h

Tonight in retirement: Spamilton at Stockton U PAC

Theater program: Spamilton, an American parody from the writer and creator of Forbidden Broadway, Stockton U Performing Arts Center

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 17h

Bad news: I’m aware of a NJ principal trampling students’ right to read & retaliating against a librarian because of an LGBTQ+ book. Make sure the decision makers in your community know about the NJ Freedom to Read Act & remind them not to violate it. Summary here. @andrewzwicker.bsky.social

NJDOE Releases Model Policies Under Freedom to Read Act

In a broadcast memo dated Aug. 13, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) issued guidance and model policies to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in implementing the Freedom to Re...

www.njsba.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 17h

I’m so happy you saw it! Please share your experience with friends and family. Most importantly, please reach out to the librarians in your community and let them know they have your support should censors strike. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 17h

Good news: I just learned about a NJ library that convinced its mayor and library board not to dismantle an LGBT exhibit in response to “a complaint.” What made the difference? The NJ Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits censorship viewpoint discrimination. @andrewzwicker.bsky.social

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 18h

Remind me again: Who voted for this shit?

a woman in a lab coat is saying " oh not me "

Alt: a woman in a lab coat is saying " oh not me "

media.tenor.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 18h

Can’t wait to dig in after I finish Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead.

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 18h

Achievable. I’ve been itching to be a little old lady my old life. At nearly 6 feet, I’ll never be little (tho shrinking), but old is finally here, along with the “don’t give a damn” demeanor. Liberating!

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 19h

Just picked up my hold at the library. No, it’s not my memoir 😉

Book cover: An elderly lady is up to no good by Helene Tursten, translated by Marlaine Demarcus

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 19h

It’s the centerpiece of an important scene that sets the historical context. How wonderful that several of the librarians were able to visit you at your humble establishment!

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 19h

Fall at the Dockside Cafe in Tuckerton, NJ

Halloween decorations perched amid white impatiens and a stone wall against a white picket railing

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 20h

Kim A. Snyder, director of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on ABC News: “It was shocking to learn that criminalization of librarians was something that was actually on the table.”

Video ‘The Librarians’ documentary explores censorship, fight for freedom to read

“The Librarians” documentary director Kim A. Snyder and librarian Audrey Wilson-Youngblood join ABC News Live for Banned Books Week to discuss their new film that explores the freedom to read.

abcnews.go.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 21h

NY pals: Take action for Banned Banned Books Week. Urge Gov. Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act. Call her office and/or fill out these forms:

NYPL: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

EqualityNY: actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Call Gov. Hochul and tell her to sign the Freedom to Read Act S1099/A7777

Phone: 518-474-8390

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