Let's support America's libraries. America's Library PAC. Donate at http://action.everylibrary.org/donatehttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml4yeaxbks2kOne Billion Dollars for the ballroom is enough to fund the Institute of Museum and Library Services And! The National Endowment for the Arts And! The National Endowment for the Humanities Sign the petition to support IMLS https://action.everylibrary.org/petitionimls202605 May 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4yeaxbks2khttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml4wxcakrt2hWe are surveying school librarians at cellphone-free schools, partially restricted schools, and schools starting restrictions next academic year to see what circulation, use, and involvement is like pre- and post-policy. All settings matter. Please take the survey: https://buff.ly/rw2qEX105 May 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4wxcakrt2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml4rfeupkw2jExperiential learning is, quite simply, learning through experience. These hands-on learning experiences are a great way to engage the minds and bodies of children and adults alike. buff.ly/sqbSXqW #Library #Libraries #HandsOnLearning #Experiences #Engagement #HelpfulTips https://buff.ly/sqbSXqW05 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4rfeupkw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml4hhi5stm2uHow can joining an association help your new business? Simple, they can be your best friend, in that there are associations for nearly everything. So, how does this help you? See below for a list of benefits of associations: buff.ly/gK5GyNO #Library #Libraries #Business #Associations #Benefits https://buff.ly/gK5GyNO05 May 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hhi5stm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml4dvlgah323Learn more about our pro-bono support for libraries at everylibrary.org05 May 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4dvlgah323https://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml45ckmtat2bLibraries have long been a site for job seekers; now, they've begun staffing social workers and registered nurses to serve a wider array of needs, continuing a tradition of the library as a safe, welcoming, and supportive place for everyone. buff.ly/J9Rta2c #Library #Libraries #Cartoon #Comic https://buff.ly/J9Rta2c05 May 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml45ckmtat2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml2rdw37ic2aPhone-free schools may be changing how students read, collaborate, and spend time in the school library. But we need evidence, not anecdotes. Help build the dataset: https://buff.ly/rw2qEX104 May 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2rdw37ic2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml2b2z2vua2b"What exactly is the Library Moment? o The feeling when infinite possibilities open up to you o You're speechless due to this occurrence o You realize that whatever you love, there’s more where that came from, and there will always be more" buff.ly/F2NURyw #Library #Libraries #LibraryMoment https://buff.ly/F2NURyw04 May 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2b2z2vua2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkzwzlhkce23Most library staff, from check-out clerks and book shelvers to librarians who answer questions at the information desk, work directly with the public. In time, the same truths of human nature crop up regardless of a community’s demographics. buff.ly/IwGodeR #Library #Libraries #HumanNature https://buff.ly/IwGodeR04 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzwzlhkce23https://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkzsluktth23When schools restrict or limit cellphone use during the school day, do school library checkouts go up? Are students showing up during lunch and free periods? Are programs filling up? Please take the survey and us what you’re seeing: https://buff.ly/rw2qEX104 May 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzsluktth23https://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkzmvjcefy2oLibraries saw a boom after the end of WWII, with many lovely buildings in the mid-century modern style being designed around the middle of the last century. Here are five mid-century modern libraries to enjoy: buff.ly/z5Dwosf #Library #Libraries #ModernLibraries #Architecture https://buff.ly/z5Dwosf04 May 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzmvjcefy2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkxqj3aqns2b"It's official, the buzz around graphic novels for kids has become a roar. One clear reason is the many benefits offered to reluctant and avid readers:  Boots confidence  Contextual support  Comprehension skills  Promotes creativity and imagination" buff.ly/3cKzmpJ #Library #GraphicNovels https://buff.ly/3cKzmpJ03 May 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxqj3aqns2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkxkh4hs4q23School budgets are about value systems in action. This EveryLibrary & TLC webinar shows how to align your school library program’s impact with what district leaders prioritize. Register now: https://buff.ly/FIYmD5Z03 May 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxkh4hs4q23https://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkxghijylp2aMost of us would agree that standardized tests are exhausting. However, public or school libraries offer a creative alternative: they possess a variety of structured and unstructured activity options. Visit your local library today! buff.ly/MjfJZFZ #Library #Libraries #Tests #Activities https://buff.ly/MjfJZFZ03 May 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxghijylp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkv7zlruwz2bLibraries exist to help people succeed, and the business world is no exception. Many aspiring business owners got started in a public library, whether through research, attending a QuickBooks class, or creating a marketing list using free resources. buff.ly/NJZJ11L #Library #Business #Startup https://buff.ly/NJZJ11L02 May 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv7zlruwz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkuzcuiwdg23The concerns are real, but so are the resources https://buff.ly/fHHbfwF02 May 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuzcuiwdg23https://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkuvxd5gz42zWant to know one of the best-kept entrepreneurial workspace secrets? Look no further than the library. Thanks to free wifi, ample business resources, rentable laptops, and a variety of workspaces, there’s no better spot to get your business started! buff.ly/A9Qlkxc #Library #Libraries #Business https://buff.ly/A9Qlkxc02 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuvxd5gz42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkutdlow7j2wIf your school is phone-free, we want to hear from you. We need data from school libraries to understand what’s changing for reading, circulation, and engagement. Survey open through 6/12: https://buff.ly/rw2qEX102 May 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkutdlow7j2whttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkulvd7uz72aMost public libraries have users who visit quite regularly, and their continued patronage is highly appreciated. However, this post is not an ode to them. This is an ode to you, occasional library user. buff.ly/ohoS4la #Library #Libraries #Patrons #LibraryUsers #ThankYou https://buff.ly/ohoS4la02 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkulvd7uz72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkspmlt6js2aMany people have asked themselves the following question: “Who were those who came before me?” When searching for your ancestors, it's vital to have trustworthy resources with information you can access. Here's how: buff.ly/slctcaP #Library #Libraries #Heritage #Ancestry #FamilyHistory #History https://buff.ly/slctcaP01 May 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkspmlt6js2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mksktbcng62bSchool librarians: Are students using the library more in your school now that cellphones are restricted? @elinstitutenfp is gathering national data to find out. Take the survey: buff.ly/rw2qEX1 https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/survey_cellphone_free_schools_and_libraries01 May 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksktbcng62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mksjc5t6ix2uSchool librarians: it’s not just what you did—it’s how decision-makers understand it. Learn to “market yesterday” with EveryLibrary + TLC. Save your spot: https://buff.ly/FIYmD5Z01 May 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksjc5t6ix2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mksc667x7o24In open pedagogy, learners are knowledge creators, and through practice, they learn how knowledge is constructed. 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Help pass the Fight Book Bans Act. Take action: buff.ly/Gp7P6Nm30 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3sislnv2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/everylibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkpymt3wwu23Your vote matters, but your ballot is just the beginning https://buff.ly/i1vFN1Z30 Apr 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:7ybviwlfpsqtktcb5fh43zfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpymt3wwu23