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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · 2d

My kingdom for a box of knock-off captain crunch and a bag of chocolate-covered anything

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 2d

Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!

Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

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At The Root Collective @at-the-root.bsky.social · 3d

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has compiled an extensive guide to social services, ranging from food banks to utilities assistance to disability support and more, in Madison County: guides.hmcpl.org/socialservices.

LibGuides: Social Services in Madison County: Home

A guide to social services available in Madison County, AL.

guides.hmcpl.org

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BDS movement @bdsmovement.bsky.social · 23d

Nothing less than freedom, justice and self-determination!

Palestinian civil society reacts to the Trump-Netanyahu genocidal plan with 5 fundamental points.

Read more ⬇️ loom.ly/KStXm2A

Palestinian civil society reacts to the Trump-Netanyahu genocidal plan

Nothing less than freedom, justice and self-determination!

loom.ly

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At The Root Collective @at-the-root.bsky.social · 25d

There's still time to write a public comment in opposition to the transphobic state public library code changes! More info at bit.ly/4gub7gz

We need you to speak up for libraries and the trans community this week!

Come meet us at the following locations to submit a public comment to our state library board (APLS) against transphobic code changes. We'll have postcards, talking points, and materials to help you write and submit your public comment at:

The Diversity Center at Shenanigans
Wed., 10/8, 9:30am-2pm
Thurs., 10/9, 9:30am-2pm

Lowe Mill
1st Floor by Poftà Bunà
Sat. 10/11, 3-7pm
Sun., 10 12, 11am-7pm

Public comments accepted until 4:30pm on 10/14.

Can't make it in person? Follow the QR code: bit.ly/4gub7gz

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 25d

TOMORROW: Join #BannedBooksWeek youth honorary chair Iris Mogul & student advocates from around the country for a conversation about how young people can fight book bans! 10/8, 3pmCT

bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

w/ @ncacensorship.bsky.social

A fight for our rights: Youth fighting book bans. A conversation with student leaders moderated by Banned Books Week youth honorary chair Iris Mogul. October 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 27d

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · 28d

I used to get such a surge of joy from seeing books about personal pronouns, 2 mommies/daddies, lgbtq+ pride, and what it means to be transgender in the kids section as I shelved nonfiction. Now I'm in mourning as the day we'll probably have to remove them draws ever closer.

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Robert Freese @robfreese.bsky.social · Sep 24

“Rob, what exactly do you do at the library?” Well, I show awesome movies and remind people how much fun you can have going to movies. I also concoct cheap gimmicks for the movies I show. Tomorrow is Dana Cannon’s Moving Violations scratch off game. 27% accurate- if you drive a puppet stage.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 24

We call on the FCC to uphold its mandate to ensure fair and affordable access to telecommunications services for all Americans, and to recognize the critical role libraries and schools play in bridging the digital divide. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4njGwVp

FCC plans to kill new federal hotspot lending rule “one more way to limit access to information”

SHLB Coalition, ALA, EdLiNC and the Homework Gap Coalition submitted a joint letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the Commission to protect two vital programs that expand inter...

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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 23

Also gonna bump this for my mom~

Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is once again the time of year when I ask folks to consider donating to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: give.bafound.org/site/Donation2

The 50 State Challenge: Make a donation of $50 or more to help us continue our mission. 50 States x 50 Donors x $50 = $125,000

Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 23

The board is meeting TOMORROW, 9/24, at 4pm at the Downtown HSV branch. The more people who can show up and support the library, the better.

susangstewart.bsky.social @susangstewart.bsky.social · Aug 13

Sign and share this petition to the board of the Huntsville Madison County Public Library.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...

READ the petition to find out why this is important. SIGN to ask the HMCPL board and administration NOT TO COMPLY. SHARE the petition to help spread the word

HMCPL Do Not Comply with Anti-Trans Mandate

On July 16th, John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Public Library Service Board, and the Alabama Republican Party, sent a letter to library directors across the state advising them to “take immediate steps...

actionnetwork.org

Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 23

I'll take one of each please

#MEAction Network @meactnet.bsky.social · Sep 22

It's officially hoodie season! Happy Fall Y'all!

We have more hoodie options than ever - zip- up & pullover with tons of new designs. Which one is looking coziest to you? www.bonfire.com/store/meacti...

We also have tees, sweatshirts, pants, mugs & more!

#PwME #Spoonie #MECFS #LongCovid

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · Sep 22

We are so excited to announce the #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair for 2025: legendary actor/author/activist GEORGE TAKEI! "Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books.”

bannedbooksweek.org/legendary-ac...

@georgetakei.bsky.social

Photo of George Takei, an Asian American man in a suit standing with folded arms and looking boldly at the camera. Credit: Christopher Appoldt

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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · Sep 19

(pt. 2)

Light blue and dark purple illustration of person with a megaphone and a speech bubble with a heart near the words "Put the Blame Where It Belongs". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of two people lifting up a potted plant together near the words "Offer to Help Them Call Us"

Pink and dark purple illustration of lips and a hand making a "shh" motion next to the words "Respect privacy". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of a heart with arms hugging itself near the words "Take care of yourself"

Purple slide with a pink illustration of a heart with arms hugging itself. The title says "Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive." Website and hotline numbers to the US and Canada listed towards bottom left.

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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · Sep 19

We’ve made you a step-by-step guide for supporting your trans loved one through a crisis. Remember: it’s better to show up imperfectly than not show up at all. (pt.1)

Purple slide entitled "How You Can Support a Trans Friend in Crisis" with an illustration of a heart with hugging arms around itself in light pink.

Purple slide with a blue and dark purple illustration of an ear and a speech bubble next to word "Listen". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of a bell near the words "Don't Panic"

Light pink and dark purple illustration near the words "Harm Reduction". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of two people figures hugging near the words "Understand their Circumstances".

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Campaign for Southern Equality @southernequality.bsky.social · Sep 19

In a bipartisan effort to restore much needed care to youth, The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act has been introduced in the US Senate. LGBTQ+ need and deserve dedicated mental health support. Call your US Senator and tell them to support this lifesaving bill! Read more ▶️
buff.ly/tQlij70

Senators propose bill to reinstate LGBTQ+ youth crisis lifeline option eliminated by Trump

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act would direct HHS to dedicate funding toward reviving the program, which the Trump administration scrapped in July.

www.usatoday.com

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At The Root Collective @at-the-root.bsky.social · Sep 19

Alabama is targeting trans books, and we're teaming up with @altrac.works and @rainbowtrouble.bsky.social to fight back. We need YOU to send a letter to the APLS by Oct. 14 to OPPOSE these changes. Learn more and find our letter-writing resources, including printable postcards, at bit.ly/4gub7gz

Alabama's state library board (APLS) is attempting to change the administrative code that determines public libraries' eligibility for public funding, placing transgender naterials for minors at risk.
Link to take action or read on for more
info: bit.ly/4gub7gz

Transphobia is okay, but trans acceptance is not?

The proposed change deems "any material that promotes, encourages, or positively depicts transgender procedures, gender ideology, or the concept of more than two biological genders" as "inappropriate" for patrons under the age of 18.

The passage of this code change would require Alabama public libraries to remove all trans-positive materials from their youth collections or else forfeit state funding.

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#MEAction Network @meactnet.bsky.social · Sep 18

Are you in low power mode? Is it your 24/7 reality or maybe just a mode you have to visit frequently? www.bonfire.com/store/meacti...

You are helping support our non-profit with each order! THANK YOU!

#pwME #spoonie #ChronicIllness #MECFS #LongCovid #MCAS #Fibro #POTS

Square graphic with black background showing 6 items for sale with the low power mode design. This design shows a battery with only one bar left and the text underneath "low power mode" #MEAction. Around the graphic clockwise from center: white mug, purple cap, orchid hoodie, gray tote, red tee, and teal zip-up hoodie. Text: Does your chronic illness have you in low power mode? Whether that is your 24/7 reality or only a level you visit, we have the perfect item for you!

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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 17

As a palate-cleanser: I happen to know a really cute baby who's in the running for Baby of the Year. Am I using a burner FB account for that daily free vote? Yes, I am, and so can you :]

babyoftheyear.org/2025/sunny-d...

Is Sunny the Baby of the Year?

So Sweet And Smiley, She Truly Is A Ray Of Sunshine! Everywhere We Go, People Tell Us How Cute She Is And How She Makes Their Day.

babyoftheyear.org

Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 15

Whew. Just got my new Income-Dependent Repayment amount for my student loans. There goes all of my disposable income for the foreseeable future, especially if Trump discontinues Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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susangstewart.bsky.social @susangstewart.bsky.social · Sep 14

Don't forget to sign this petition to the Huntsville Madison County Library Board asking them to ignore the ridiculous demands of John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Public Library Service.

HMCPL Do Not Comply with Anti-Trans Mandate - Action Network
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...

HMCPL Do Not Comply with Anti-Trans Mandate

On July 16th, John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Public Library Service Board, and the Alabama Republican Party, sent a letter to library directors across the state advising them to “take immediate steps...

actionnetwork.org

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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Immediately adding this into my lexicon.

Cillian Murphy: I have ROMO: Relief Of Missing Out

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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 3

"This lawsuit is an existential threat to critical infrastructure for the internet. At a time when digital information is being deleted, rewritten, and erased, preservation is more important than ever. We cannot afford to lose the tools that safeguard memory and defend facts."

c.org/gJBkkZ72nr

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Defend the Internet Archive

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Kobra @kobrakahn.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is once again the time of year when I ask folks to consider donating to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: give.bafound.org/site/Donation2

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