Listen the first time, then read the subtitles to fully comprehend, in modern English, what the bard is asking us to consider. THIS is what education looks like from school or your local library! Access, communication, and questioning one's beliefs. Thank you Sir Ian McKellen and Mr. Colbert. Mwah!

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS.

www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social

This is excellent news! Maybe some folks outta work can get back to supporting their communities. Who ever said government was all bad? Inefficient sometimes, sure. But, helping a mass of people is hard work. Please reach out and thank your representatives if they supported the budget increase.

Are you at a crossroads? Are you looking for balance between engaging with the public and working on special projects? Consider becoming a librarian. If Ranganathan's laws speak to you, find a library science degree near you or online. Just make sure its ALA accredited. It'll make things easier.

While I have not seen this film, I encourage all of us to purchasing a ticket. If you don't agree with the content, do your own research outside of social media to become informed about bans and the purpose of libraries. This is what it truly means to be free - avoid algorithms. bit.ly/4mWEV7S.

Within days, the Senate will vote on legislation that would devastate public media. Call your Senators now and urge them to remove public media funding cuts from the rescissions package. bit.ly/3GqqF7y #ProtectMyPublicMedia. In the words of Spike Lee, "do the right thing." Thank you.

'Nuf said.

Drawing on original research, expert analysis, and the latest data, this report highlights how book bans have evolved into a comprehensive political strategy aimed at undermining public education, silencing voices, and promoting school privatization.

bit.ly/3Gcg0gt

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