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#PublicLibrary in #Montreal admittd it made mistake when it refused 2 organize reading event 4 local author bcuz of #Quebec’s #language law, known as #Bill96

“I was silenced,” said #MariaCaltabiano in interview with #CTVNews
...

The reason: Quebec’s #LanguageLaw.

She was told she had to do the reading in #French or hire a translator but she says translating poetry→a challenge & finding someone→a hassle

Says she left library feeling like a second-class citizen.

ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/i-

Maria Caltabiano holds a copy of her first book, Drawing Daybreak, a collection of poems she wrote remembering her late husband who died of cancer. (Swidda Rassy/CTV News)
CTVNews · ‘I was silenced’: Montreal author told she couldn’t hold English book reading in library due to Quebec language lawA public library in Montreal admitted it made a mistake when it refused to organize a reading event for a local author because of Quebec’s language law, commonly known as Bill 96.
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Nonilex

Dr. Hayden became the #librarian of #Congress after a lengthy run as the chief librarian in #Baltimore, her longtime home, where she had overhauled the city’s struggling public #library system.

She had known #Obama since her early days as a librarian working in the #Chicago #PublicLibrary. She started as a librarian in Chicago in 1973 & ultimately became the city’s chief librarian.

But she harbored a special appreciation for the #LibraryOfCongress, which she called a “treasure chest.”

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Project Gutenberg

A Celebrated Librarian’s Concealed Life

Known as the “soul of the Morgan,” Belle da Costa Greene established the Morgan Library & Museum’s collection and lived as a “passing” Black woman in the early 20th century.

By Alexandra M. Thomas

hyperallergic.com/1001007/cele

Black-and-white portrait of Belle da Costa Greene seated indoors, holding papers in her lap. She wears a dark dress with a large white collar and a decorative hat or headpiece. Light filters in through tall windows behind her, and a potted plant adds a graceful touch to the setting.
#librarians#publiclibrary
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DoomsdaysCW

#Missouri: #JoplinMO #PublicLibrary Shares Spring Ideas of Books and Things

by: Wendi Douglas

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 04:41 PM CDT

"SPRING" LIBRARY RESOURCES - Cleaning/Organizing, Gardening & Donating!

SPRING CLEANING

"With Spring around the corner, Joplin Public Library can help you get your home and garden prepped for the new season!

"Spring is the time to tackle the cleaning and repairing you've put off all winter. Check out a book on decluttering, a complete guide to cleaning the whole house, or handy hints on storage, repairs, and maintenance.

"Need a tool for spring cleaning? Check out the #LibraryOfThings for a professional carpet cleaner, a household tool kit, or a dryer vent cleaning system.

"Just need something to listen to while you clean? Libby and hoopla have great audiobooks you can stream from your devices!

SPRING GARDENING

"If you have a garden you want to get ready for Spring, you'll want to be certain to use Library resources as well!

"The annual plant swap on March 29 is a great place to meet fellow plant lovers and get new plants, cuttings, and seeds!

"Browse the book selection for instructions on vegetable gardening, flower gardening and more. If you're more of a visual learning, stream Great Courses How to Grow Anything on Kanopy using your JPL card!

"Just dipping your toes into gardening? Check out our gardening set from the Library of Things and try before you buy!

DONATIONS ACCEPTED

"Also, if you`re decluttering and wondering where to go with your gently used books, movies, and magazines. Bring them to the Library.

"The Joplin Public Library accepts donations of GENTLY USED books, DVDs, CDs and recent issues of popular magazines. As part of their volunteer duties, Friends of the Joplin Public Library manage the donated items and the sale shelf. Funds raised will help to support the Friends in their mission of enhancing and supporting the Library. They would love to have your items to sell."

fourstateshomepage.com/news/li

For details: Joplin Public Library | www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/

#LibrariesRule#Libraries#LibrariesOfThings
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Douglas

If you know a #SeniorCitizen in your neighborhood, you should talk to them about having hard copies of their important #SocialSecurity documents. And you should help them get copies if you're able and if they're willing to trust you to help them.

Or send them to the local public library for help. If it's a decent #PublicLibrary then the staff might have the time and skills to help them.

A local #SeniorCenter might also be able to help.

Good luck out there and stay frosty.

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DoomsdaysCW

#Alabama: #Tuscaloosa #PublicLibrary to host second #RepairCafe

by Allen Smith Mar 2, 2025

"Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair Cafe

"Do you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?

"Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting its second Repair Cafe on March 22 from noon to 3 p.m.

"Volunteers will have stations for different categories of items and will also be there to teach attendees how to repair some items themselves.

"Organizers are also hoping to save space in local landfills."

Source:
wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-pub
#RepairCafesAlabama #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #FixIt

WVUA 23Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair CafeDo you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?
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DoomsdaysCW

#Texas: #GreenThumbs, #BookWorms team to create free seed library at #LongviewPublicLibrary

by Jordan Green Mar 6, 2025

"Something seedy is happening at the #Longview #PublicLibrary.

"The Gregg County Master Gardeners Association has partnered with library to create the #SproutAndShare #SeedLibrary, which will allow novice and experienced gardeners alike to pick up free seeds to plant in their own gardens.
The library and gardening association will host a grand opening and educational event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday [yesterday].

"A member of the association sprouted the idea for the seed library, according to Shaniqua Davis, agent for the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Gregg County. The seed library will be open to the public during the library’s operating hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

"Leah Shreves, technical services supervisor for the Longview Public Library, said the seed library will help people learn to produce their own food, whether they live in a home or in an apartment.

"'It’s a way to kind of try and help provide fresh and healthy foods that people can grow on their own to decrease their grocery bill and could also be a relaxing and rewarding hobby,' Shreves said.

"'We’re wanting to give back to the community and give them options and learn that they can grow their own food.'

"The library will have 16 varieties of plant seeds to start with, ranging from green beans and snap peas to watermelon and flower seeds. More than 800 seed packets will be stocked in the library when it opens. Patrons can pick up seven packets per visit. Each packet will have a QR code on it that people can scan, directing them to more information about the plant.

"Master gardeners association members plan to offer at least one educational class per quarter that will be free to the public, Shreves said. During Saturday’s grand opening, gardeners will discuss some of the basics of gardening.

"The library is at 222 W. Cotton St. For more information, call (903) 237-1350."

Original article:
news-journal.com/news/local/gr

Archived version:
archive.ph/91Eav#selection-322
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedBanks #SeedLibrary #LongviewTexas #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening #CommunityAgriculture #SeedSharing #FoodSecurity

Longview News-JournalGreen thumbs, book worms team to create free seed library at Longview Public LibrarySomething seedy is happening at the Longview Public Library. The Gregg County Master Gardeners Association has partnered with library to create the Sprout & Share Seed Library, which will allow
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DoomsdaysCW

My old haunt! #Massachusetts: #Newburyport #PublicLibrary starting #SeedLibrary

Updated Feb 16, 2025

NEWBURYPORT — "Starting on March 17, the Newburyport Public Library will have a new seed library on the second floor of the library next to the computer area. Browse the library’s collection of seeds including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and many more. All visitors are eligible to take out up to 10 packages of seeds per week and no library card is required. For full details on how to use the seed library, please check the seed library binder that will be located on top of the drawers. Have some extra seeds you would like to share? The seed library will be accepting seed donations starting on March 10. Ask staff for details. Contact the library for more details or any questions you may have. The library is located at 94 State St., Newburyport. Visit newburyportpl.org for more information."

Original article:
newburyportnews.com/news/local

Archived version:
archive.ph/zqO5g
#SeedLibrary #NewburyportMA #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening

The Daily News of NewburyportNewburyport Public Library starting seed libraryNEWBURYPORT — Starting on March 17, the Newburyport Public Library will have a new seed library on the second floor of the library next to the computer area. Browse the
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