Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026It’s on their Twitter feed x.com/occupydemocr... 100
Reposted by Peter BrombergMartha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Great news for @librarianjones.com: “The appellate court said Jones has a right to argue that the comments ‘were knowingly false or made with reckless disregard of the truth, and caused Ms. Jones injury, including harm to her reputation, contempt, ridicule, anxiety, and emotional distress.’”livingstonparishnews.comLouisiana Supreme Court allows local librarian's defamation lawsuit against Michael Lunsford to proceed - Livingston Parish NewsThe Louisiana Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an attempt by Michael Lunsford and Citizens for a New Louisiana to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Livingston Parish school librarian Amanda ... 06522
Reposted by Peter BrombergAuthors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 12/02/2026I know this is really weird to say but...there was some good news...out of Congress! Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives. From our friends @everylibrary.bsky.social This doesn't happen without your activism. Keep it up!everylibrary.orgCongress Maintains Most Federal Funding for Libraries, Museums, and Archives.Rebuking President Trump, Congress maintains most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, and archives. 05923
Reposted by Peter BrombergFrank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 10/02/2026After months of attending screenings and talking about this film, I’m so excited that anyone can stream The Librarians now. 90 minutes that tell the story of the fight against censorship that has been raging for the past half decade. Check it out! m.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...m.youtube.comBanned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent LensYouTube video by PBS 210457
Reposted by Peter BrombergPeter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Highly recommend checking out the new report from PACE: “How to talk Bridge-y” National surveys helped them identify civic language that appeals to people across numerous demographics (old/young; left/right; urban/rural). Can be helpful in building diverse coalitions! www.pacefunders.org/language/pacefunders.orgCivic Language Perceptions Project 061
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Good news out of Davis SD, UT. When books are read and considered as a whole, they stay on the shelves! @authorsabb.bsky.social @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social @aclu.org @letutahread.bsky.social @maggietokudahall.bsky.social @angiethomas.bsky.social @tasslyn.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social 091
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Tonight’s the night! Online book club at 6:30 pm mt. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...fightforthefirst.orgJoin us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Info and RSVP at:Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Click for info and to RSVP: 041
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 08/05/2025On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal. On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums. bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.socialbit.lySIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today! 042
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Unless the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrolletutahread.orgTell USBE to Vote for Local Control — LET UTAH READTell Utah State School Board (USBE) to overturn the statewide book bans on Water for Elephants and affirm the power of local school districts to govern themselves. 066
Reposted by Peter BrombergAuthors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Teachers, librarians, book lovers, #BookSky! Join us Friday May 9th from 10AM-3PM for the Freedom Read-In, a free, all-day assembly of award-winning children's book authors reading from their own work to bring attention to and raise support for Freedom to Read bills that are active in 12 states... 2215100
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Starting in 45 minutes... 061
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 31/03/2025IMLS staff have been put on admin leave as of today. Learn more and take action at www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...everylibrary.orgStatement on IMLS Staff Administrative LeaveIMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries. This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action. 054
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Please consider donating to help keep the Fairhope Public Library operational. Thank you! www.fundlibraries.org/campaign/243... @readfreelyal.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social 120
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Thanks Andromeda, I’ve got a lot of other confirmations that confirm as well. 110
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Can you share a source. Not seeing this anywhere else. Thank you. 230
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 19/03/2025ULA Statement against the Executive Order Targeting IMLS: ula.org/ula-statemen... 010
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Thanks to John Cusack for bringing attention to @everylibrary.bsky.social petition on IMLS funding for libraries. For complete information on and opportunities to take action, see: saveimls.org 073
Reposted by Peter BrombergEveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 15/03/2025In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...everylibrary.orgStatement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries 8164107
Reposted by Peter BrombergJessi Zabarsky @hugbox.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Shout out to libraries, library workers, and library kids!! 234842602
Reposted by Peter BrombergDC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 14/03/2025No matter what, Libraries will always be here for you. ❤️📚 620824
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Lastly, check out this FAQ on HB473 that has some of the history of deceit around database censorship efforts in Utah, and the many years of monitoring and transparent reporting by the Utah Education Network demonstrating the safety and appropriate student use of databases letutahread.org/hb473-faq 030
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Here is my testimony at Friday's UT House Ed. Committee hearing calling out just two of the lies presented by the Representative who sponsored the bill, and has a long record of deceit in trying to censor library databases. le.utah.gov/av/videoClip...le.utah.govVideo Clip 140
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 03/03/2025See also: @rebekahcummings.bsky.social excellent Substack post "Bad Utah Library Bill Alert: substack.com/inbox/post/1.... It includes Rebekah's testimony at the House Ed. hearing last friday.substack.comBad Utah Library Bill AlertHB473 passes out of House Education Committee in Utah 120
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Every few years we get a bill in Utah trying to censor research databases or get contracts canceled based on spurious allegations which are continually disproven. With just a few days left in UT legislative session, another bad bill has emerged. Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/hb473letutahread.orgStop HB473: Don't Censor Research Databases in Utah — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that the legislature shouldn't censor research databases in Utah 164
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Fallon, do you have a contact? I can offer free help through @everylibrary.bsky.social. I messaged the Ventura Forward group through FB, but I can't tell who posted this photo or what platform they are on. (Where did you see this post?) 100
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 18/02/2025EveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary... Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.everylibrary.orgEveryLibrary Statement on Censorship and Political Interference in Department of Defense K-12 SchoolsEveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. 052
Reposted by Peter BrombergStephen Blackmoore @stephenblackmoore.com · 16/02/2025School play gets canceled for "inappropriate content". In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival. www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...kqed.orgAfter Censorship, Santa Rosa Students Write Their Own Play — and Take the Gold | KQEDA state festival awarded top honors to ‘REDACTED,’ which ruthlessly lampooned district officials. 8865151834
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Just adding some pix of what “going to the library” looks like in Utah 🙂 0111
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Hanging out with some good Utahns today, showing up on a Saturday to learn more about how we can work together to support libraries and the freedom to read! @letutahread.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social 1253
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Thanks for being there!! We are doing another screening at Provo PL on Thursday 2/20 letutahread.org/events/banne...letutahread.orgPrivate, Pre-Release Screening: Banned Together — LET UTAH READFREE TICKETS| REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE! Private, Pre-Release Screening: Banned Together THURS. FEB 20 7:00PM Provo Public Library Banned Together – a gripping documentary exposing the figh... 0123
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 08/02/2025I always say, listen to the authors. @carlhiaasen.bsky.social tells us: Libraries are vital institutions that are in need of your support: Give a follow to @everylibrary.bsky.social and @supportisoverdue.bsky.social #supportisoverdue 1122
Reposted by Peter BrombergMartha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Please join me in supporting Rhea Young, a Texas librarian fired for protecting the right to read. It's a tough time for her right now. If you can, please consider helping out or sharing. gofund.me/83ab39bcgofund.meDonate to Rally for Rhea Young's Library Legacy, organized by Jacque GonzalezHello, my name is Jacque Gonzalez, and I am a library patron fundraising on beha… Jacque Gonzalez needs your support for Rally for Rhea Young's Library Legacy 0157
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 06/02/2025ACTION NEEDED TODAY - THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO OVERTURN TWO NEW STATEWIDE BOOK BANS AND RETURN DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Click now to send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol @wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social 01613
Reposted by Peter BrombergFallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Amazing librarian, Mychal Threets, closes out the CSLA conference with a fireside chat & reminds us all that mental health is not an adult problem, but ankid problem too. Librarians allow kids to talk about what is bothering them⤵️ 1141
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025In 1979 my grandma gave 12-year-old me a Vonnegut book that is banned as “criminal p0rN” in 2 districts. She could be prosecuted for that in UT in 2025! As could any parent who has it or hundreds of other mainstream books in their home. Add your voice. Stop the madness: letutahread.org/usbebanletutahread.orgStop Punishing Utah Students for Reading — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. 140
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025@letutahread.bsky.social, the UT statewide coalition of organizations and grassroots library supporters invite you to take action against this unconstitutional attack on firtt amendment freedoms: letutahread.org/usbebanletutahread.orgStop Punishing Utah Students for Reading — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. 12011
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Register today for this free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/free-...fightforthefirst.orgFree! Screening of Banned Together Documentary - Feb 13, 6:30 at Salt Lake City PLCelebrate the Freedom to Read by joining Let Utah Read for a special, free, pre-release screening of the new documentary film Banned Together. When: Thursday, February 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM Where: Salt... 031
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Thanks to @pjayswalwrites.bsky.social for her great coverage of the documentary, "The Librarians" that premiered at Sundance. We sponsoring a free, private, pre-release screening of the film, "Banned Together" on Feb 13th at SLC Library auditorium. Register at: letutahread.org/events/banne...letutahread.orgFREE TICKETS | PRIVATE, PRE-RELEASE SCREENING: BANNED TOGETHER — LET UTAH READTHURS. FEB. 13 | 6:30PM | Banned Together – a gripping documentary exposing the fight against book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. Click Here! 1123
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Extremist book ban laws have led to hundreds of books being banned in Utah schools including books by Judy Blume, Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Sherman Alexie. Now students are banned from having their own copies of these books at school! Take action at: letutahread.org/usbebanletutahread.orgStop Punishing Utah Students for Reading — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. 22217
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Please watch author Elana K. Arnold's response to the recent statewide ban of her award-winning book, Damsel. It follows the banning of 14 books last year, including her Nat. Book Award finalist title, "What Girls Are Made Of." Is it a coincidence that 14/15 banned books are by women? 071
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Another book added to Utah’s unprecedented “no read” list. And now books have been given the status of contraband in UT schools!! We must take a stand together for common sense and the freedom to read! letutahread.org/usbebanletutahread.orgStop Punishing Utah Students for Reading — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. 096
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Register today for free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. The screening is free, but seats are limited. See details and RSVP today at: letutahread.org/events/banne...letutahread.orgFREE TICKETS | PRIVATE, PRE-RELEASE SCREENING: BANNED TOGETHER — LET UTAH READTHURS. FEB. 13 | 6:30PM | Banned Together – a gripping documentary exposing the fight against book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. Click Here! 01610
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 21/01/2025USBE has issued guidance to schools that not only are books banned from libraries, students are banned from bringing personal copies of books to school. Sign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. letutahread.org/usbebanletutahread.orgStop Punishing Utah Students for Reading — LET UTAH READSign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. 02011
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 17/01/2025It's worth noting that the incumbent didn't play ANY role in the documents case because Colleen Shogan (the first woman in the job) didn't hold the post at the time. In fact, she wasn't confirmed into the role until nearly a year after the initial FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. 000
Reposted by Peter BrombergEveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Help fight against book bans by signing the petition at www.bookbanpetition.us 0189
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 14/01/2025We know that Trump's previous administration proposed cutting all federal library funding every year he was in office. But what does federal funding pay for, and why does it matter? You might be surprised! bit.ly/3WkmIWG via @everylibrary.bsky.socialbit.lyWhat Does Federal Funding for Libraries Pay For?You'll be surprised! 043
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Check us out and give us a follow on Instagram! www.instagram.com/letutahread/...instagram.comLet Utah Read (@letutahread) • Instagram photos and videos60 Followers, 191 Following, 4 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Let Utah Read (@letutahread) 0165
Reposted by Peter BrombergLet Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Send an email today and tell Davis SD School Officials that it's not okay to remove books without explanation to district parents, voters, and taxpayers. letdavisread.org/emaildsdboard @velshi.bsky.social @levarburton.bsky.social @swankmotron.com @everylibrary.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social 051
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 09/01/2025I sometimes refer to Mountain Time as "the forgotten time zone." This is what I'm talking about people! How much extra effort would it be to type "2 pm - 3 pm Mountain Time". Whatever, we're used to it. But come on come on friends, make a little effort to acknowledge our Mountain Time existence! 🙄 270
Peter Bromberg @pbromberg.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Watch this message from @everylibrary.bsky.social founder John Chrastka reflecting on 2024 and what to expect in 2025 www.instagram.com/reel/DEC3xFM...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 022
