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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Award winning historical fiction. A story of intrigue on a 9 mile train after Will witnesses a murder while searching for a circus girl. Full of circus tricks, fantasy creatures, and personal relationships. A good story told well. Appropriate for ages 8+ 💙📚 💙🎧 #railroadfiction #circusfiction

2014 The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel. Cover features a long steam train traveling through pine trees at night. The silhouettes of a girl and boy are shown running along the top of the train.
Spooky yellow eyes watch the train going through the forest.

Multiple awards. Great audiobook.

Other info: Canada History 1867 - 1914
Adventure fiction

How long will it take him to travel the 9 miles back to the locomotive while in disguise and being chased?!

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Thankful always for active parents who take a deep interest in their child's life and development. How I love witnessing you all singing along at storytime, listening quietly to book club discussions, and gently wrangling on field trips. You are making a difference in this world. #librarylife #win

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Like an expansion of George Carlin's 7 Dirty Words McWhorter, a linguist, goes deep into academic etymologies to explain where several of our favorite *taboo words came from. He is very funny and a huge theater nerd. I learned so much! Highly recommend! *Listen with headphones in public! 📚💙 🎧💙

Nine Nasty Words English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever
Black type on an orange background. Large typeface of H*LL, SH*T, and D@MN take up the entire cover.
White text boxes highlight Nine Nasty Words, John McWhorter, and New York Times bestseller

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Made it to No King's today! I hope you did, too.

Three large buttons. Make Love not War, Bans off our Bodies, When Injustice Becomes Law Resistance Becomes Duty

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

A staffer sent this to me: Once upon a time...a long long time ago...I wrote some rhyme and told you so: Children's librarians are a breed apart from all the rest They have a sharing congenital spirit as vast as Everest Stay happy stay blest...I wish you all the best! for Boss's Day #poetry

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Under the ADA, only dogs and miniature horses can be considered "service animals." Official service animals are allowed into the public library. Every staff member I have ever managed was well acquainted with and reminded of this rule: 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

On Wednesday, I took 3 apples from our kitchen and put them on the "free" spot at work. By that afternoon, only 1 remained - on a white placemat. When I got to work this morning, the one apple and placemat had been joined by a small orange. It was clearly the beginning of a still life. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We were finishing up a game of bingo at our hippie grocery store when a young couple came in to eat dinner. She was lovely and he had a glorious head of long reddish-blonde hair and a trim beard ala Gregg Allman. They asked about the bingo schedule, and we invited them to join next time. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I was in the clearance books when two young woman came over. One pointed to a title and said, "I tried to get through this one, but I just couldn't do it. I mean, I really tried." I said in a friendy/conspirtorial voice, "You know, you don't have to finish a book you don't enjoy." 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Looking for something in your life? Let me talk you into going to Library School. Seriously. #librarylife #nerds #LibrarySky 📚💙

100 year old poster for the American Library Association. "Library work the professiin on which all other professions and occupations depend"

"Library work puts the librarian in touch with every human interest."

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Today, staff got to see (not touch) a 28-star American flag that was in use from July 4, 1846 to July 3, 1847 - the one year between Texas and Iowa becoming states. It will be framed and on display for the America 250 celebration at the State History Museum. #librarylife

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Our State Archivist handed me an original copy of the excerpts of the first Continental Congress. 1774. Tears. I was overcome! Also, reaffirmed in my choice of public service librarian because clearly I would get *zero* work done in the archives. #nerd #librarylife #booksky 📚💙 📚🩵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I was standing near two twenty-something men at Half Price Books when I overheard one telling the other about the Ranger's Apprentice series. He said, "It's really good." I turned and agreed with him. I loved that series. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

He's not wrong. Have you? 📚💙 🎧📚 #fundlibraries #keepreading www.facebook.com/share/p/1CLv...

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Guess what we did today - I'll give you some hints: "Mime is money." "These go to 11." "You know what I n-n-neeed." "None more black." "To the stage!" "He was the patron saint of quality footwear." "Have a good time...ALL the time." 41 years old. Still holds up (to 11). #ThisisSpinalTap

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Found Dreams I dream of knowing all the answers being up on stage large open spaces where I can lose myself finding myself around each corner finally belonging . . . twinkies. 2009 #poetry #originalpoetry

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The October List: A Novel in Reverse by Jeffery Deaver 2013 #originalphoto 📚🩵 #booksky #libsky

Quote in the front pages of Jeffery Deaver's The October List.
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Søren Kierkegaard

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I was reminded of this post on Saturday when a complete stranger approached me in a restaurant and complimented me on my tattoos. He was so lovely and the lady with him had a radiant smile. If they had been there sooner - we probably would have bought their dinner. #conversationswithstrangers

A post encouraging others to randomly compliment people for things you like. It makes the world a nicer place.
Originally posted by Your Beautiful Life by Alexa.

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Seán @wizardhill.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This #WizardWednesday is too damn warm!!! Repost the ice mage to increase his power and reach, and you too, will feel a nice breeze and a drastically reduced nocturnal temperatures

A long-bearded man in ornate blue and white robes and coat with thick fur trimmings, he carries a long white staff and stands in a field of ice

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Jeff @themadjeff.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Something I saw 13 years ago with my iPhone 3GS #photography

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BERGΛMΛX @bergamax.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Moon Walk, 2020. By Wilf Perreault (Canadian, b. 1947), acrylic on aluminum, 24 x 24 in. #art #painting #illustration

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The Government Accountability Office found that the Trump admin broke the law when it withheld funding for the nation's libraries. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...

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Watchdog Finds Trump Administration Broke Law by Withholding Library Funds

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Had a student linger after our evening class to ask me about a book he might read to his class of afterschool kids. I packed up, and we headed out of the building talking. We just kept moving discussing kids/books/school across a dark campus, and pretty soon, we were at my parking garage. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

How does Woodson pack SO MUCH in just 196 pages?! This story follows 2 families from an unplanned pregnancy through that baby's 16th birthday. We are treated to the families created, the joys celebrated, and the dreams realized. A stunning story. Highly recommend the full-cast audio. 💙📚 💙🎧

Colorful cover of Jacqueline Woodson's Red at the Bone. The background of the cover is a patchwork of brown, pink, green, blue, and black. The silhouette of a woman is in a yellow dress. The title across the bottom half of the cover is in white capital letters. The author's name is along the top half of the cover in the same white font.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

May 2020 - early COVID (Leaving the) Building Dreams As I sit in front of the computer for one more hour of one more work day And think about how many weeks this work-from-home situation and quarantine has taken to seem normal, I dream of going just about anywhere. #poetry 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We moved into this house nearly 20 years ago and our older neighbors across the street were the first to welcome us. Don brought over a grocery bag with bananas and yogurt and oj on our first morning. It was a thoughtful thing as we had zero food in the house and a long day of unpacking ahead. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Loved listening to Michelle narrate her early and family life with Barak. Very charming. Hearing her speak with such love about serving the public, feeling a call to action, sacrificing things for the good of the country - it was like a salve. Also, fun insights into the presidency! 📚💙 📚🎧 A+

Cover of Becoming by Michelle Obama. Ms. Obama is featured in the center on a light blue background. She is wearing a white off the shoulder top and has her chin in her right hand.
The title is along the top off the cover in white font and capital letters. Her name is along the bottom in white capital letters.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Chatted with an employee at the Order Here counter of a BBQ joint today. She said it is her first real job and she likes it. "All my friends are here, ok money, and decent benefits. After college, I'll probably move on, but for now...." *shrug* 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Someone just got really hostile towards me because I made a mistake in a post. They pointed it out, I owned up to it, I corrected it, and they were STILL super angry and called me names. That's some hostile shit. Bluesky needs to implement post correcting abilities because nobody's perfect.

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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

If you can put in money, put in money. If you can put in time, put in time. If you can put in support, put in support. We can all contribute; it doesn't have to look the same.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Returning from lunch with the colleagues - Me: Did you guys notice the guy with the great earrings in the restaurant? He's in town for a conference from Charlotte, NC., staying at the hotel just down the street, and was very gracious and funny when I accidently cut in line in front of him. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A remix of Kendi's book for a younger audience. It is accessible and interesting and heartbreaking. From Zurara through Obama - this book covers Jefferson, Malcolm X, Angela Davis, and more. I loved it. Finished it and started again immediately. SO GOOD! The audiobook is amazing. 💙📚 🎧📚

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Once Again I was hoping not to return here. Now I'm looking at that same wallpaper pattern, waiting for people to recognize me from a year ago. Some do, but obviously, some are just really great at pretending. The friendly volunteer seems to remember me. So that's nice. #poetry 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

During a recent management training, the presenter's laptop went offline. The facilitator jumped in to reconnected it and then quickly returned to the back of the room. A tablemate and I started quietly snapping like beat poet enthusiasts to show our appreciation. 🧵

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Bebe Neuwirth (she/her) @bebeneuwirth.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

A peaceful moment of breath, especially for anyone who finds this day challenging. For whatever reason.

Closeup photo of a light pink blossom on a rose bush. The blossom looks like it has a double center. The photo is very soft and gentle.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Kiddo in youth section: My mommy and daddy don't live together anymore. Me: Yeah? You know what, Buddy? Mine don't, either. K: They used to when I was little. But not now. M: Huh. Me, too. K: That's ok, though, right? M: Yeah. It's ok, Bud. K: Yeah. It's ok. #conversationswithstrangers #ys

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Boze Herrington, Library Owl @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

The hottest couples aren’t “normal” people, the hottest couples are mutually deranged, weird hobgoblins who share the same niche obsessions. Find someone who will be the Morticia to your Gomez.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Inchworm, inchworm Measuring the marigolds You and your arithmetic You'll probably go far Inchworm, inchworm Measuring the marigolds Seems to me you'd stop and see How beautiful they (you) are. 2 and 2 are 4 4 and 4 are 8 8 and 8 are 16 16 and 16 are 32. youtu.be/W0lQ0bdcjfY?... #FrankLoesser

Closeup photo of the center of a sunflower. The texture is bumpy with small black protrusion. The surrounding petals are bright yellow. There is a small yellow inch worm near the top of the flower center. He is bunched into a U shape.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today, I returned a call from a patron who submitted a title for recording in February. I spoke to him directly then. He had given staff a hard time, and they transferred it to me. We had a long chat about the title and author. I assured him that we would put the title on the list. And we did. 🧵

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

My boss just referred to herself as an "unreliable narrator" in a business meeting, and I'm just so happy I work with giant library nerds. #libraryspeak #bossgoals 📚💙

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

"Oh, but you can be a *great* pain in the ass when it is something you are passionate about! Don't sell yourself short. I'm serious!" -- my best friend's pep talk, ladies and gentlemen 🤣 #motivational #shesnotwrong

Drawing of a hairy blue monster with red horns, yellow teeth, and a long tail.

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Library-Ann @library-ann.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We saw a car with the bumper sticker "This machine kills fascists." Clearly, it has a lot of work to do. 😀 We discussed Woody Guthrie for a minute. We pulled up next to the car at the stoplight. It was a bearded guy in his 40s with laugh lines and a cigarette. All of our windows were down. 🧵

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