Jun 7
Today in STEM History - 7 June 1962, The Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS), a French
paramilitary group opposed to Algerian independence, set fire to the University of Algiers library.
The fire serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of cultural institutions. Today, libraries
have adapted. Digitization projects are underway worldwide, preserving knowledge in a more
resilient format. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #ProtectLibraries #LibrariesMatter #SupportYourLibrary
#SaveOurLibraries
Jun 7
Can digitization protect knowledge for future generations? What do you think? #stem
#stemforkids
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Guess where I made this embroidery sampler? At my local library! My library system has tons of creative classes at each of their branches. All for free! What does your library offer aside from good books? 🧵 #libraries #supportlibraries #protectlibraries #crafts #hobbies
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2 Dec 2025
Millions count on their library for Wi-Fi, homework help, job searches, and a safe place to read. Coordinated book bans and funding cuts are closing doors.
If you want shelves full and branches open, back the pushback. Donate now and your gift is matched 100% during Match-a-versary. We can’t afford to fall short.
Give today: everylibrary.org/givingtuesd…
#GivingTuesday #MatchAVersary #ProtectLibraries #FreedomToRead
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Alberta pauses ban on school library books with sexually explicit content. Gifted Article 😄
theglobeandmail.com/gift/f1c…
As municipal elections approach in Alberta, it becomes crucial to understand the stance of School Board Trustees. Ensuring that they prioritize the well-being of students, parents, and teachers without succumbing to external pressures is paramount for a balanced educational environment.
#TakingAlbertaForward — no way we’re going back!
The now-repealed policy proposed by Premier Smith, aimed at removing graphic content from school libraries, faced criticism for its perceived political motivations. Critics viewed it as an attempt to discredit school boards, educators, and librarians, especially in the context of upcoming strike negotiations. The lack of concrete evidence of harm to students raised concerns about the policy's potential impact on vulnerable groups, such as LGBTQ2S youth.
While some advocate for age-appropriate materials in schools, the manner in which the policy was introduced raised questions about its true intentions. The debate surrounding the policy touches on themes of censorship, professionalism, and the boundaries of educational content.
#AlbertaEducation #TeachersStrike #ProtectLibraries #EducationPolitics #NeverWexit #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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This is my response to said nonsense! Distraction Politics 101, there are many thing the #UCP need to distract Albertans on. #CorruptCare
Premier Smith's policy to remove graphic content from Alberta school libraries is criticized by the ATA and others as political rage farming and cosplay, politicizing a non-issue to discredit teachers and librarians before strike negotiations. No evidence shows kids were exposed to such books, and vague criteria could target vulnerable groups like LGBTQ2S youth, undermining educators’ professionalism. Supporters argue it is about age-appropriate content, but the policy’s framing feels performative. #AlbertaEducation #BookBans #SchoolLibraries #PoliticalCosplay #TeachersStrike #LGBTQ2S #EducationPolitics #AlbertaNDP #ProtectLibraries #CensorshipDebate
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SB 13 = Book bans.
It lets politicians and censorship councils decide what Texas kids can read — banning books they call “profane” or “indecent.”
Call your Rep and tell them: VOTE NO on SB 13.
#TxLege #ProtectLibraries #LetKidsRead
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9 May 2025
Trump firing the Librarian of Congress is another attack on free access to information and another alarming move to control what Americans can read. We must stand up for our libraries and the freedom to learn. #ProtectLibraries
9 May 2025
BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
ALT President Trump fired our nation’s Librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, by email at 6:56pm tonight, taking his assault on America’s libraries to a new level. Over the course of her tenure, Dr. Hayden brought the Library of Congress to the people, with initiatives that reached into rural communities and made the Library accessible to all Americans, in person and online. While President Trump wants to ban books and tell Americans what to read – or not to read at all, Dr. Hayden has devoted her career to making reading and the pursuit of knowledge available to everyone. Be like Dr. Hayden.
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20 Mar 2025
🚨 UPDATE: DOGE Attempts Quiet Firing of IMLS Staff
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is still on the chopping block, but DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) is now delaying firings to avoid media backlash.
🔹 IMLS employees were told to leave but will now be placed on administrative leave, likely to be quietly fired overnight or tomorrow.
🔹 Public exposure stopped an immediate shutdown, forcing DOGE to backpedal on its plan to forcibly remove staff.
🔹 Keith Sonderling, acting director of IMLS & DepSec of Labor, was physically stopped from completing the agency’s closure this morning.
DOGE is angry about leaks, public discussions of illegal firings, and media attention. They didn’t expect resistance—but the pushback is working.
📢 KEEP EXPOSING THIS. IMLS could still be gone by the weekend. The more we report, the harder it is for them to do this in the dark.
#SaveIMLS #ProtectLibraries #Library
20 Mar 2025
‼️URGENT: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is Being Shut Down Right Now
Trump’s administration, through a stealth move led by Keith Sonderling (somehow both DepSec of Labor and the new Acting Director of IMLS), is actively dismantling the agency as we speak at 955 L’Enfant Plaza. DHS personnel are even present to shut down grants for libraries and museums.
IMLS provides essential funding to every public library system and museum in the country, yet it’s being axed with zero major media coverage. This is part of Trump’s latest executive order, which sacrifices federal agencies under the guise of “efficiency.” In reality? It’s a targeted attack on public institutions that serve millions.
📉 Impact:
🔹 Public libraries will lose crucial federal funding
🔹 Museums in every state will be hit hard
🔹 Communities relying on these programs will be left stranded
This isn’t about “saving money” (IMLS funding is just 0.004% of the federal budget). This is about gutting public access to knowledge, education, and culture… quietly, so no one fights back.
📢 SHARE THIS. Demand answers. Call your representatives. The death of IMLS affects every American community.
#SaveIMLS #IMLS #library
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18 Mar 2025
Libraries are for everyone, so the executive order gutting funding for libraries is an attack on, well, everyone.
Take action now and tell Congress to protect library funding!
app.oneclickpolitics.com/cam…
#ProtectLibraries #FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
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12 Feb 2025
“This documentary lays the facts at our feet and gives us a glimpse of the brave people trying to keep books in libraries and keep young minds open.”
— Rotten Tomatoes
#theLibrarians #BannedBooks
#ProtectLibraries #ReadBannedBooks
#FightCensorship
thefilmstage.com/sundance-re…
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16 Jan 2025
Warning to all Americans! Protect your libraries, your schools and your institutions of higher learning. Fascists will be coming after them because they fear the truth about Jan. 6. This dark chapter needs to be exposed to future generations. #ProtectLibraries
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18 Dec 2024
📚 Protect Our Libraries from Censorship!
The Public and District Library Freedom to Read Act (House Bills 6034 & 6035) ensures Michigan’s public libraries remain free from censorship attempts.
👉 action.aclu.org/send-message…
#mileg #FreedomToRead #ProtectLibraries #ACLU
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Victory in #LafayetteLa!
This is an extremely important victory for us in federal court - it means it doesn't matter who sits in the board president's chair - that person is still responsible for the continued denial of citizens' First Amendment rights!
#protectlibraries
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4 Sep 2024
Internet Archive Responds to Appellate Opinion in Hachette v. Internet Archive
"We are disappointed in today’s opinion about the Internet Archive’s digital lending of books that are available electronically elsewhere. We are reviewing the court’s opinion and will continue to defend the rights of libraries to own, lend, and preserve books."
-Chris Freeland, director of library services
🔗 blog.archive.org/2024/09/04/…
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#Libraries #ProtectKnowledge #Empowerment #KnowledgeIsPower #ShareKnowledge #Educate #Education #ProtectLibraries
5 Jun 2024
In 1731, Benjamin Franklin founded our first public library. As he made clear in his autobiography, the purpose was to afford all of society the means of self-improvement by study. The resource of libraries as a bastion of freedom of thought and study is an American birthright.
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For all of my library lovers out there, this is important. Also, for those of you who don't think voting is crucial, this shows why it is. #ProtectLibraries #Library #Libraries #LibraryLove #Vote
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Thanks, @LastWeekTonight, for highlighting some reasons why libraries are important and the attacks they are facing right now.
#ProtectLibraries #UncensoredDC
youtube.com/watch?v=42xZB80s…
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1 Mar 2024
Read our full statement here: cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?i…
#SaveLibraries #ProtectLibraries #StatutoryLibraries #PublicLibraries 5/5
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We know councils across the country are facing huge financial challenges. Once a library building is closed or a service hollowed out, it's a permanent loss of opportunity for the whole community impairing social mobility & life chances. #ProtectLibraries cilip.org.uk/news/665399/Pro…
ALT Libraries at risk monitor image with map of UK
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