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Tom Bober @CaptainLibrary

Librarian Speaker Writer. LJ Mover&Shaker. Fmr @librarycongress Teacher in Residence. ALA Emerg Ldr. '19 Caldecott Comm, ‘25 Notable Bks Chair, Podcaster.

Joined February 2011
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Tom Bober@CaptainLibrary
4 Sep 2024
.@Andrea_Trudeau , @abmack33 , and I are starting a nonprofit to uplift libraries around the world. 1st project in Kenya will be @ the Jane Adeny Memorial School. Visit buildinglibraries.org to learn more about this incredible school and donate to support our inaugural project!

Librarians Building Libraries

Our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all.

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We couldn’t thank all of our donors and bidders more! Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
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Today is the day! Get that last bid in for great PD, author visits, signed books, and more! bit.ly/LBLAuction
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Just a couple days left to bid on some incredible items! What are you waiting for? Check them out at bit.ly/LBLAuction
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Looking for PD for you, your district, your region, or state organization? We’ve got you covered. Checkout the offerings at bit.ly/LBLAuction
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Ready to take that next step in your writing? Or thinking about putting pen to paper? Check out these great opportunities to meet with a literary agent and authors to start that next chapter! More at bit.ly/LBLAuction
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LibrariansBuildingLibraries@BldgLibraries
13 Mar 2025
Find amazing Author Visit opportunities at our online action! Open through March 20th Explore at bit.ly/LBLAuction
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I promise you this is an uplifting listen for those of you who love libraries!
School Librarians United@LMS_United
7 Mar 2025
Hear how 3 #schoollibrarians are building a #library in Kenya AND learn how YOU can help. Special offer from @Learnics_ @CaptainLibrary @Andrea_Trudeau @abmack33 apple.co/4iqLVqY
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Tom Bober retweeted
School Librarians United@LMS_United
4 Mar 2025
Excited to share 3 #schoollibrarians summer project: Building a #library in Kenya! ⁦@CaptainLibrary⁩ ⁦@Andrea_Trudeau⁩ ⁦@abmack33⁩
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Love libraries? Give some love this Valentine’s Day and be part of our first big project happening this summer.
LibrariansBuildingLibraries@BldgLibraries
14 Feb 2025
💛 This Valentine's Day, how about spreading a little love for libraries? Give up your coffee ☕ for the day and donate that $5 (or more!) to help our organization build libraries and make reading and learning accessible to all! bit.ly/LBLdonation #LibraryLove #TLchat
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Happy to return to sharing thoughts on picture book and primary source pairings wiht this post highlighting a book by author @viviankirkfield Vivian Kirkfield and illustrator Alison Jay. knowledgequest.aasl.org/pict…
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We're just 3 1/2 hours away from this event. Am I excited? Yes. Do I hope you can join? Yes. Am I excited to be a part of this and hoping others want to join in that excitement? Absolutely.
LibrariansBuildingLibraries@BldgLibraries
30 Jan 2025
Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 pm CST to celebrate library joy, hear from this incredible lineup of authors, and learn more about Librarians Building Libraries! Looking forward to seeing you there! bit.ly/LBL_25 #tlchat #bethechange
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Just TWO days from Jan. 30th webinar at 7pm CST celebrating library joy 💗Learn about Librarians Building Libraries-our non-profit whose 1st project is with a school library in rural Kenya.🌍 Join us! And please share with others! bit.ly/LBL_25 #BeTheChange #LibraryJoy
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Tom Bober retweeted
MO School Librarians@MASLOnline
12 Dec 2024
MASL is now on the social media platform, Bluesky! Make an account and follow us bsky.app/profile/maslonline.…
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Today is Giving Tuesday. Librarians Building Libraries is raising funds for our project in Kenya. We are 3 school librarians working to make a difference in the world beyond our own schools. Donate and learn more here: sites.google.com/view/buildi…... Thanks for reposting! #tlchat
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Loving these new business cards from Moo where I customized the back of the card on each one with Free to Use and Reuse images from the Library of Congress. ♥️
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I’m not saying this bread gifted by a second grade student wouldn’t have happened without our extensive cooking and baking book section, but I sure don’t think it hurt. 😋 🍞
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I love when a library lesson works with the classroom curriculum so well that teachers ask for it again the next year! We started in that lesson today. 🙂
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Our building does a staff breakfast most Fridays. Today, me and a few of my colleagues hosted. We had fruit and casseroles and I broke out my favorite pancake recipe to make a trio of options for the staff.
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We’re in the midst of Nonfiction November and before we delve into @mstewartscience ‘s 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, we’re grounding ourselves in a better understanding between the difference in Narrative and Expository NF text. Talking with Ss about there observations here.
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This morning, students and staff celebrated our Blue Ribbon School recognition. Great planning to recognize the achievement and help every student feel a part of this special community! 🙂
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