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Dial-A-Story, by its very name, hearkens back to a different era when you could manually “dial” a phone number and listen to a story. After more than three decades, the Library service continues to receive at least 2,000 calls a month at 816.701.3456.

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Dial-A-Story Celebrates More Than Three Decades of Storytelling

The Dial-A-Story service is simple but enduring: listen to a story when you call 816.701.3456.

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Today I saw an Idaho Commission for Libraries training video (2021). It advocated for intellectual freedom & the fight against censorship. Thanks to Idaho law, now minors can’t even browse any books except in the children’s section (unless a parent signs an affidavit). Time to update that video :/

Image has 2 screenshots and a photo. First screenshot is from LiLI.org and states, “Libraries should not restrict access to collections and services for children in order to avoid controversy or objection from parents.” Screenshot 2 is from ALA.org and states, “The American Library Association supports equal and equitable access to all library resources and services by users of all ages. Library policies and procedures that effectively deny minors equal and equitable access to all library resources and services available to other users is in violation of the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. The American Library Association opposes all attempts to restrict access to library services, materials, and facilities based on the age of library users.” Photo is of a sign in a public library. Sign has a red stop sign and states, “Pursuant to Idaho code 18-1517B Effective July 1, 2024 To proceed beyond this point you must: Be 18 years of age or older. (If you are under 30 be prepared to show Photo ID.) Or Have an unrestricted library card. (Please have your card ready to be scanned.) Or Be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian who must sign an affidavit every time you come to the library.” Caption I added to photo says “PS the YA section is behind this sign.”

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

You nearly died laughing 💀😧

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’m sorry you’re going through that. It sounds incredibly painful 😔

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

You know what? They’re right, you’re way too smart, creative, and talented to work for such dum-dums. Bunch of fools 😡

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Aww. That reminds me of the time a semi-truck driver cut me off. When I passed him I glanced over and he was waving apologetically with a Cookie Monster puppet on his hand. Made my day 🍪

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

He looks so cozy and I’m terribly jealous.

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I could relate to this. The worst online purchases for me = airline tickets. Figuring out travel dates and time zone changes and layovers and the distance from an airport to my final destination… I frequently make mistakes when booking flights 😔

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“Numbers without context are just...numbers. If you’re presenting data in grids or tables, consider offering a text-based alternative. A sentence that explains the numbers can make all the difference.” @gerireid.com

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I have a domain I bought 10 years ago and I still haven’t done anything with it 😅 I feel a little guilty about that…

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Wondering if my habit of getting dates/times mixed up is an ADHD thing or a dyscalculia thing. Maybe it’s both 😂 In other news, I didn’t actually have a 7:30 am class today.

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This is me with rug-making. I’ve even put all the items in my cart a few times 😂 Watching videos is a much cheaper hobby, though!

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Marzi @introvertdoodles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Somehow that’s worse 😔 I won’t let you down again, pup. Honest.

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