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Beau Williams 🖖📚

@beauknowsbooks.bsky.social
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Husband. 👩‍❤️‍👨 Dad. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 School librarian. 📚 Tech geek. 💻 3D Printing 🏗️ Minecraft Edu 🧱 Library Advocate 📚 💟 A.I. 🤖 Book Creator Ambassador. 💻 Teacher Canvassador 🖼️

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 02/09/2026
In Canva PRESS L This inserts a line into your project. #TeacherTech #CanvaEDU #EduSky
Green background with an L keyboard key
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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
the year is 2027. gas costs $83 and lettuce is at war with us. however every location on every map now says AMERICA
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Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.com · 20/08/2026
Sega's Golden Axe as an animated comedy? It's real, and it's streaming in one month!
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Animated Golden Axe Series' Trailer Reveals September 16 Paramount+ Debut
10-episode comedy take on Sega's 1989 video game
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Beau Williams 🖖📚 @beauknowsbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🚨 HELP! ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! 🚨 DONATE HERE: www.donorschoose.org/sl/4Y6meSonhM ✨ Donations are boosted by at least 1.5X—your impact goes further! Help bring future-ready opportunities to our Snow Hill innovators! Every donation helps us get closer! 💚
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Level Up Our Library Makerspace: 3D Printing the Future, a project from Mr. Williams
Help me give my students a Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer plus filament spools in a variety of colors, giving students the tools to design, prototype, and print everything from engineering challenges to ...
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Beau Williams 🖖📚 @beauknowsbooks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚀 My students are ready to take our library makerspace to the next level! I'm raising funds for a 3D printer to bring student ideas to life. If you're able, even a small donation makes a big difference. Thank you for supporting future creators! ❤️ www.donorschoose.org/project/leve...
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Level Up Our Library Makerspace: 3D Printing the Future, a project from Mr. Williams
Help me give my students a Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer plus filament spools in a variety of colors, giving students the tools to design, prototype, and print everything from engineering challenges to ...
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
They want to blame everyone but themselves for this fiasco. So they’ll pretend that people touching the water have done something wrong. Fascists.
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SK Winnicki, PhD 🏳️‍⚧️ @skwinnicki.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Both totally unnecessary and extremely funny that the Guardian has an interactive graphic for you to change the color of the US flag's blue to the color of the Reflecting Pool from 8 to 19 June and counting
Screenshot of the article's graphic, showing color swatches derived from the Earthcam archive, illustration the color of the reflecting pool calibrated against satellite imagery, from 8 June to 19 June 2026. I chose yesterday, 19 June, so it rendered the US American flag with a green hue instead of blue.
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Trump's proposed budget guts the only federal funding source for libraries. Take action at SaveIMLS.org #library #libraries #libraryfunding #fundlibraries #saveimls #imls #read #reading #book #books
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
PEN America celebrates the signing of Maryland’s Protecting Artists’ Creative Freedom (PACE) Act by Governor Wes Moore. “The PACE Act... is a model that should be adopted by other states and the federal government," says @jonfreadom.bsky.social pen.org/press-releas...
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New Maryland Law Protects Artistic Expression from Use as Incriminating Evidence
PEN America applauds the Maryland legislature and Governor Wes Moore for addressing the unjust practice of equating an artists’ creative liberties or artistic persona as a confession of guilt.
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Beau Williams 🖖📚 @beauknowsbooks.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Donations to my Donor's Choose Project are now DOUBLED! Thanks to General Motors! Click the link to donate today! www.donorschoose.org/project/leve...
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Level Up Our Library Makerspace: 3D Printing the Future, a project from Mr. Williams
Help me give my students a Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer plus filament spools in a variety of colors, giving students the tools to design, prototype, and print everything from engineering challenges to ...
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Beau Williams 🖖📚 @beauknowsbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'm trying to bring more resources to my classroom to help my students thrive. If you're looking for a simple way to support my class, this is it. 💛 www.donorschoose.org/project/leve...
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Level Up Our Library Makerspace: 3D Printing the Future, a project from Mr. Williams
Help me give my students a Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer plus filament spools in a variety of colors, giving students the tools to design, prototype, and print everything from engineering challenges to ...
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 18/04/2026
After years of experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work. 🪑 #EduSky
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An Unconventional Seating Plan Designed to Benefit Focus and Learning
After years of search and experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work.
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
We built the tools you need to stop Trump's proposed destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services at saveimls.org
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Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries!
Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 20/03/2026
How do you get 4,000 teachers on the same page? In Frederick County, MD, they’ve been on a 10-year journey to train every educator—newbies and veterans alike—in the science of learning. 🙌 #SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky
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Supporting Teachers in Implementing the Science of Learning
By rooting their professional development in learning science, this district helped teachers figure out which strategies to use more frequently,and which to retire.
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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
omg everybody go draw a horse this is what the internet was made for gradient.horse
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Draw a horse, watch it run!
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/02/2026
The CIA’s World Factbook, a repository of facts on nations that for six decades provided detailed figures on birth and death rates and major exports, relied upon first by government agents and eventually researchers, educators, journalists and more, was shuttered without warning on Wednesday.
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C.I.A. World Factbook Ends Publication After 6 Decades
The Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
3 weeks until THE LIBRARIANS broadcast premiere on PBS Independent Lens! Check local listings for time in your area. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
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THE LIBRARIANS on PBS Independent Lens
Live countdown timer to 2/9/2026 for THE LIBRARIANS on PBS Independent Lens. Watch in real-time as the countdown progresses.
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Positively Present @positivelypresent.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
You know the way. Trust yourself. 🦊
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Beau Williams 🖖📚 @beauknowsbooks.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Help me restock our 3D printing classroom so my students can keep designing, building, and creating! 🧠🛠️ Every donation makes a real impact on hands-on STEM learning 💙 Support our project here: www.donorschoose.org/project/rest... #DonorsChoose #STEM #3DPrinting #SupportTeachers
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Restocking Our 3D Printing Classroom, a project from Mr. Williams
Help me give my students 3D Printing Supplies to last the rest of the year. Project Details: Restocking Our 3D Printing Classroom3D printing has become one of the most exciting and powerful learnin...
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Bad news for the Malignant Narcissist.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
After the House refused to display it, the Senate unanimously agreed to hang a plaque honoring the officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6. It only took five years. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Senate votes to display Jan. 6 plaque after House GOP refuses to hang it at Capitol
The office of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has argued that the federal law requiring the plaque's display was "not implementable."
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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The CRAAP test is no longer as useful for evaluating websites, the SIFT process is much more effective for handling today's information landscape: Closing the Media Literacy Gap: Why Adults Need SIFT as Much as Students. #EduSky #TLSky www.techlearning.com/technology/s...
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Closing the Media Literacy Gap: Why Adults Need SIFT as Much as Students
The SIFT method asks readers to Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, and Trace claims to their original context.
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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The woman killed by ICE today was a poet. She won the 2020 Academy of American Poets, University & College Poetry Prize at Old Dominion University. (And this is Renee from confirmed socials- a photo of a different woman with red lipstick is going around, but that was a classmate.) /
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
As we celebrate 150 years, we are called not only to reflect but to act. Our century-and-a-half legacy is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of librarians and library workers everywhere. Read ALA President Sam Helmick's full essay: ala150.org/for-150-years. #ForOurLibraries
Black and white photo of children attending the New York Public Library Story Hour. Text reads "FOR OUR LIBRARIES. FOR 150 YEARS." ALA150: American Library Association
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/01/2026
Trump is posting more photos of dead birds and wind turbines today. In one photo he captioned “Eagles going down!”, it’s actually a photo of a red kite from 2010 in Spain. The other photo is from 2006 in Taiwan.
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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Jen Giffen sketched these notes while watching my #DitchSummit session with Greg Bagby and Matt Miller. We talked about coding with AI. You don't need to know how to code, you just need to be able to communicate your idea to a chatbot. 📺 Watch for free: ditchsummit.com
Vibe Coding: It's Amazing What You Can Create sketch notes
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 05/12/2025
‘The Librarians’ To Premiere on PBS on February 9 www.slj.com/story/The-Li...
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'The Librarians' To Premiere on PBS on February 9 | School Library Journal
Calling the documentary an Oscar contender, Deadline reported that The Librarians will headline the PBS' Independent Lens series.
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NosferaPru @prufrockluvsong.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Caution: room is rapidly filling with ramen
Yellow and black sign for sudden drop warning: a stylized man lurching into waves
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 15/12/2025
Largest 'Tetris' game ever was played at the Red Bull Tetris World Final 🕹️ Over 2,800 drones formed the game’s shapes in real time and reacted to players’ moves
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Charles Louis Richter @richterscale.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going— SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti— SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month. This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory! Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
ALL IMLS grants restored in every state & territory.In response to a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island, the Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstated all previously canceled grants in every state and territory. It's a huge win for libraries and our communities."The reinstatement of all IMLS grants means that libraries across the country will be able to resume vital services for learning, imagination, and economic opportunity. We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not over." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Oh joy, another helpful AI infographic via LinkedIn. Off I go to my job as a liberaian, maybe to run some critical evaligane workshops and of course use New! Boulean! Logic!
Infographic officially generated by AI and full of weird spellings as follows: AI-EMPOWERED LIBERAIAN: A Guide to FUTURE SKILLS & TOOLS

CORE SKILLS

INFO LITERACY 2.0

PROMPT ENGINEERING

HALLUCINATION VERIFICATION

Crafting effective queries

New Boulean Logic

New Boulean Logic

Fixing bad Al answers

You: Human-in-the-loop

ALGORTHMIC BIAS

TOOL FLUENCY

Perpxlexy (Cited Ansiwers) (Lit Raviews)

Elicit (Lit Reviews)

Consesus (Science)

Spotting stereyptes Critical evaligane Workshops

YOU are the *Al-Literate Information Professional

Teach Patrons to Think Critically

ETHICS & LAW

PRACTICAL WINS


COPYRIGHT & IP

CATALOGING

Clean Metddata Transcribe Archives (Transkribus)

MARKETING

DATA PRIVACY

Al content not cophiyated

Social Media Captions

ACCESBILITY

No sensitive data in public Al Protecting user info

Video Transcripts Speech-to-Text

Be the Trust Agent

~Gatekeeper~
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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The newest issue of my Learning in Hand newsletter features a clever 3D printed sign, a handy new Canva feature, and a fresh math app! #EduSky learninginhand.com/issue47 ⚙️ 3D Printed Possibilities ⚠️ Seats and Signs 🎙 Plugged into Podcasting 📐 Authoring Angle Ace 🎨 Style Switcheroo 🚸 AI Adventures
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Learning in Hand Issue 47
November 2025
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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a man wearing a beanie and a black jacket is smiling and holding a piece of food .
ALT: a man wearing a beanie and a black jacket is smiling and holding a piece of food .
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Trump springs into action as a man collapses in the Oval Office.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 31/10/2025
Exclusive: Nearly nine months after President Trump took over the Kennedy Center, sales for orchestra, theater and dance performances are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump's oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they've been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
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A.S.K., a librarian @thestackscat.blacksky.app · 29/10/2025
This is some Gilded Age shit
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Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
We are so excited to announce that the @futureready.org Librarians Framework 3.0 is here! 🥳 Supported by @follettcontent.bsky.social this new #FutureReadyLibs framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as catalysts for equity and collaboration. ➡️ Find it here buff.ly/2kagpZW #TLSky
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Breakout EDU @breakoutedu.com · 20/10/2025
Breakout EDU keeps your classroom thrilling — without the haunt. 👻 #EduSky #teacher
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 17/10/2025
Japanese government has made a formal request asking OpenAI to refrain from copyright infringement 🇯🇵 • Says characters from manga, anime, and video games are ‘irreplaceable treasures’ • Comes in response to Sora 2’s ability to generate videos with copyrighted characters
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Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Scary Books Are Good For Kids! 👻 Get the infographic from our friends at @capstonepub.bsky.social here. 🧙‍♀️ buff.ly/3k2Zyuo #scarybooks #TLSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #Halloweenbooks
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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
"Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations...." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches
The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.
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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶 🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈 #FollowTheRainbow
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
When @slate.com announced the 25 greatest picture books of the last 25 years, we noticed more than bestsellers and award winners. Six of the 25 books — nearly a quarter of the list — have been counted in PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans since 2021. Read more: pen.org/best-picture...
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Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years? Too Bad They’re Banned
Nearly a quarter of Slate’s 25 “greatest” picture books have been counted in PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans since 2021.
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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 22/09/2025
First poster for 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' In theaters May 22, 2026
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 22/09/2025
First trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ In theaters May 22, 2026
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries
New: Federal court denies government's motion in Rhode Island lawsuit. The First Circuit today ruled that the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
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