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Brian Guenther

@brrrian.bsky.social
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Librarian. Dad. Oaklander. I’m also learning to play sea shanties and traditional Irish music on the concertina and been taking pictures with my Opa’s old camera

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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano, proprietors of Oakland's Umami Mart, will discuss their book, Everyday Sake: The Go-To Guide for Choosing, Pairing, and Serving. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4gm8v4O #MeetTheAuthor #BookTalk #TownBiz #Oaklibrary #Sake
Poster for a "Meet the Author" event at Rockridge Branch on Wednesday, September 16, from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. It features Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano, owners of Umami Mart, promoting "Everyday Sake: The Go-To Guide for Choosing, Pairing, and Serving." There's a photo of two people in front of Umami Mart shelves, and a book image. Moderated by Shawn Conway. Contact details are provided at the bottom.
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Independence Day
A drawing of Patience and Fortitude, the  stone lions that guard the entrance to the New York Public Library. Between them is a quote from Kurt Vonnegut: "The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries."
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On June 3rd at 6:30pm at the Rockridge Branch, Matt Fogelson will discuss his book, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key. Matt will be joined in conversation by Jeff Symonds. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4skGlLj (This author talk was rescheduled from its original date.)
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Meet the Author: Matt Fogelson - Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key
Matt Fogelson will discuss his book, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key. Matt will be joined in conversation by Jeff SymondsThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Rockridge Library. Copies...
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Learn how to self-publish your books! Qualifying works can be entered into the Indie Author Project's Annual Contest with $2,500 to the 1st place winner and $500 each to two runners-up in each genre. Register for the workshop here ➡️ bit.ly/4tZzx7q
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Self-Publish & Enter Indie Author Project Contest
Learn how to self-publish your book and share it with the Oakland Library community through PressBooks and Biblioboard. Qualifying works can be entered into the Indie Author Project's Annual Contest w...
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
On April 15th at 6:30pm at the Rockridge Branch, Matt Fogelson will discuss his book, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key. Matt will be joined in conversation by Jeff Symonds. Copies of the book will be sold at the event by A Great Good Place For Books. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4skGlLj
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Meet the Author: Matt Fogelson - Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key
Matt Fogelson will discuss his book, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key. Matt will be joined in conversation by Jeff SymondsThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Rockridge Library. Copies of the book will be sold at the event by A Great Goo...
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Tom Booker @tbooker1.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Made my 12th? annual St. Patrick’s Day soda bread this morning ☘️
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Jose Carlos Fajardo @fuzyjoe.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Sharing this story for @shortlittlekidd.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/12070692
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Are You a Book Lover? Check Out the Bay Area’s Public Library Sales | KQED
If you love finding affordable used books, your local Friends of the Library group might have the sale for you.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Video proves beyond a doubt that ICE murdered Alex Pretti in cold blood, he never unholstered his weapon, and was disarmed when the regime thugs shot and executed him. This was 100% intentional. It's a homicide. #3E #GoodvsEvil
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Oakland Review of Books @oaklandreviewofbooks.org · 20/01/2026
Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, January 20–26 www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/calendar/
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Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, January 20–26
Walk out.
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
New author talks! 📚 🤩 The Rockridge Branch has been cultivating an exciting literary series for over a year and it's only getting stronger with these latest additions! Save these to your calendar. 🗓️ Register ➡️ bit.ly/49E3Qb6
Promotional poster for a "Meet the Authors" series at the Oakland Public Library, Rockridge Branch, featuring events with authors Khoufar Khonsari on January 21, Shonda on February 18, and Erica Pool on May 20. Includes photos and book cover images of the authors' works, along with dates, times, and contact information for the library.
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Self-Portrait (Take Your Own Photo) #analog #photography #b&w
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Josh Michtom @rsgat.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
concerning recent events in Minneapolis
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East Bay Booksellers @ebbooksellers.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Please see the award-winning poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by the US government today in Minneapolis. poets.org/2020-on-lear...
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2020 Academy of American Poets Prize
On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs by Renée Nicole Macklin
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
It’s not the Trump-Kennedy Center just because he says it is, it’s not the Department of War just because he says it is, it’s not the Gulf of America just because he says it is…
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Hawaiian Sunrise #analog #photography #blueskyartshow
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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
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Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Trolling Voigtlander Bessamatic Kodak ColorPlus 200 #analog #photography #trolls #fioli
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
FWIW, this was in California. In the Bay Area. You know, where book bans "don't happen" because it's a "good" "blue" state. If you were celebrating Banned Books Week earlier this month, time to get on the phone and spread the word.
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Oakland Review of Books @oaklandreviewofbooks.org · 14/10/2025
We have a new website! It's a monster eating buildings! Hopefully it's friendly! www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org (scroll down and check out the "Oakland in Books" feature! we have fun.)
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter will be joined by journalist Matt Drange to discuss her book, "Rehab: An American Scandal." oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68635...
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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
‪ #BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984
Get Ready for Banned Books Week. Shop the ALA Store. Image shows collage of products featuring Censorship Is So 1984 artwork, including bookmarks, buttons, stickers, and posters.
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
24 years ago today the professor of my intro to Asian studies class projected Gandhi’s “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” quote onto the screen as we walked in. Thinking about that quote a lot today
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Brooklyn Basin - Oakland, CA 📷Voigtlander Bessamatic 🎞️Kodak ColorPlus #analog #photography #oakland
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Big Mike - Bell Plastics | Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35 mm | Kodak ColorPlus #photography #analog
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Nelson’s Blood/Roll the Old Chariot Along #concertina #seashanty
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Children’s Fairyland #analog #photography
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Roadside Diner #photography #analog #california #believeinfim
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Voigtlander Bessamatic | Kodak ColorPlus 200 #photography #trustfilm #lighthouse #california #analog
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Award-winning leader and principal at Leading Courageously, Eveline Shen will discuss her new book, "Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers." Save your seat ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/685de...
Meet the Author: EVELINE SHEN
August 20 | 6:30 – 7:45 PM | Rockridge Branch
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Rockridge Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase a Great Good Place for Books.
ROCKRIDGE branch
5366 College Ave.
(510) 597-5017
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Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈 @librarianbyday.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
E-books are on the line as Congress considers the future of library funding. Like checking out library ebooks? Congress, Trump could make it harder by cutting federal funding for libraries. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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E-books are on the line as Congress considers future of library funding
Like checking out library e-books? Trump, Congress could make it harder by cutting federal funding for libraries.
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Well, I can do this now. Here’s a little Drunken Sailor for yas #concertina #seashanties #rustyrazors
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The new @oaklandside.org podcast is good! Smart and professional, nice to hear local voices talking about local issues #oakland
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Parade! Taken with a toy Recesky twin lens reflex camera | Kodak Gold 200 #photography #analog #kodak #summerdaze #blueskyartshow #filmphotography #toycamera
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
At 44 I’ve entered my sea shanties on the concertina era #concertina #seashanties #pirates
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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · 01/07/2025
Senate Republicans just voted to let President Trump and his billionaire buddies steal from working families in order to cut their own taxes by trillions of dollars.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
"I want to thank all librarians, because you guys are the pillars of our democracy." — The fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes) Check out "It Rhymes With Takei." #ALAAC25 #itrhymeswithtakei
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, 6.18.25 📷Voigtlander Bessamatic | 35mm 1.4 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125 @ilfordphoto.com #analog #monochrome #photography #hawaii
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
The applause says it all. Thank you, Dr. Carla Hayden. #ALAAC25
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Kailua Beach, Oahu - June, 2025 Shot on film @ilfordphoto.com Ilfocolor 400 Plus Vintage Tone #blueskyartshow #photography #analog
A figure in the distance standing before a beach and someone carrying a surfboard walking by
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Today, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued a New Order proclaiming himself Emperor of the Galaxy. I know a lot of my Jedi friends are concerned about “threats to democracy.” I think this is a big victory for democracy. Don’t you agree?
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a man with gray hair is crying and says i love democracy
ALT: a man with gray hair is crying and says i love democracy
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A day at the stables Shot on film #analog #photography #horses #believeinfilm #bw #blackandwhite
A black and white photo of a horse in profile Several horses in their stallsA black and white image of a horse
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W. Kamau Bell @wkamaubell.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This is CA Senator Alex Padilla being illegally detained for asking a question of DHS Director Kristi Noem. This is from earlier today. Our Trump led totalitarian state is officially going from the soft opening of fascism and onto the hard launch. This is not a drill.
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
@saragoo.bsky.social Just finished Kuleana. As the son of an Irish immigrant and father of a 3.5 yo I related to the desire/need to pass down heritage. Thank you for your insights. Also, going to Hawai’i for 1st time and have greater awareness & respect
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Oakland Review of Books @oaklandreviewofbooks.org · 03/06/2025
This week in Oakland happenings! www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/oakland-revi...
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Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, June 3 – 9
Everyone’s doing so good: This at Bathers and the Berkeley Poetry Festival’s queer poetics workshop with Lourdes Figueroa are sold out already! Hell yes. Bonus points if you can still manage to go. Bu...
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Looking forward to welcoming @emilesdeweaver.bsky.social and Lenore Anderson to the Rockridge Library tomorrow evening for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation about the criminal justice system #oakland #authortalk
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Redwoods Shot on film #analog #photography
A forest of redwood trees in the morning light
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East Bay Yesterday @eastbayyesterday.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Start crafting now! @oaklibrary.bsky.social is doing a diorama contest & I’m hosting Oakland trivia for the event. oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67edb...
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Brian Guenther @brrrian.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
We said goodbye to our Hugh yesterday and I’m feeling pretty down about it. Something that sucks is that I’d normally curl up with him whenever I’d feel this way. Miss you, bud
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