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DoomsdaysCWFederal funding cuts could impact South <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Mississippi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Mississippi</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#library</a> servicesAug. 7, 2025GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - "The Harrison County Library System is asking for support to prevent further federal budget cuts."If a new round of federal funding cuts is approved, it would impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is a federal agency and a major source of funding for local libraries."South Mississippi library officials said that cuts at the federal level could result in a loss of various services." 'We don’t want this to happen,' said Sarah Crisler-Ruskey, Director of the Harrison County Library System. “This will impact our ability to serve our patrons.'"The federal funding helps provide <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DigitalMaterials" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalMaterials</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InterLibraryLoans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#InterLibraryLoans</a> to share books from other Mississippi <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#libraries</a>, and grants for technology and programs." 'Libraries also help patrons access the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TalkingBook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TalkingBook</a> service. So if they are visually impaired or have a physical reason they can not hold a book, this is a free service that is funded by the same money,' said Crisler-Ruskey."The Harrison County Library System is asking people to contact their Mississippi congressmen and senators and let them know that the library is important to them."<a href="https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/07/federal-funding-cuts-could-impact-south-mississippi-library-services/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/07/federal-funding-cuts-could-impact-south-mississippi-library-services/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#USPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FundingCuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FundingCuts</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesAreEssential" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesAreEssential</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryCuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryCuts</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryServices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryServices</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoveOfReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveOfReading</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SupportingResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SupportingResearch</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriticalThinkingSkills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CriticalThinkingSkills</a>

DoomsdaysCWShhhhh... 🤫 <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UK</a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Librarians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Librarians</a> told not to express views on cutsby John Wimperis, 8/8/2025"Librarians have been asked not to express their views on cuts to the service while at work or within a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#library</a>."All libraries run by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthSomerset" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorthSomerset</a> Council are under threat of reduced hours and three have been earmarked for closure."The move comes after the council announced it was axing its annual spending on libraries by £433k."When asked why librarians were being told not to talk to journalists about the cuts, North Somerset Council said librarians were just following the standard practice."Read more: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev200y3j3zo" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev200y3j3zo</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesAreEssential" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesAreEssential</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryCuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryCuts</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryServices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryServices</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UKPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UKPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScotlandPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScotlandPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoveOfReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveOfReading</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SupportingResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SupportingResearch</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriticalThinkingSkills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CriticalThinkingSkills</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Scotland</a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Librarian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Librarian</a> cuts at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Glasgow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Glasgow</a> schools will 'rob kids of opportunities' as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SNP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SNP</a> Government urged to intervene EXCLUSIVE: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Labour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Labour</a> warned library cuts on Scotland's largest local authority risked worsening the country's 'shameful attainment gap'.Chris McCall Deputy Political Editor, 02 Aug 2025Excerpt: "Glasgow Life, which manages the library service for the council, is proposing to take 16 librarians out of the city's education system. The plans would see the school service headed up by a principal librarian along with three area-based librarians, while an 'assistant' would be placed in high schools."An online petition against the cuts and shared among parents has since been signed more than 1,300 times."Joy McLean said she was concerned about how a decline in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryServices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryServices</a> would impact her daughter and other pupils. '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Librarians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Librarians</a> are essential <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/educators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#educators</a> who foster a love of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reading</a>, support research and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DigitalLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalLiteracy</a>, and help students thrive <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/academically" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#academically</a> and personally,' she added."Read more: <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/librarian-cuts-glasgow-schools-rob-35659625" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/librarian-cuts-glasgow-schools-rob-35659625</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EducationCuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EducationCuts</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScotlandPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScotlandPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoveOfReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoveOfReading</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SupportingResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SupportingResearch</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriticalThinkingSkills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CriticalThinkingSkills</a>

DoomsdaysCWHow to find a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> in the USA via <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThePeoplesHub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ThePeoplesHub</a>"We have listed some here below. You can search online, contact your local library, or ask your community organization.- Ann Arbor District Library, MI: This library has a wide variety of items available for loan, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.- Brooklyn Public Library, NY: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- City of Hope Library of Things, CA: Medical equipment borrowed for free. By patients and their families.- Durham Tool Library, NC: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- Emerald City Libraries, WA: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- Interfaith Community Services, MA: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free by low-income families.- Little Free Library, USA: This organization has a network of over 90,000 Little Free Libraries located in communities all over the USA. These libraries are free to use and they offer a variety of books, magazines, and other materials.- Portland Tool Library, OR: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- Recommended Reading Library, PA: Has a collection of books, magazines, and other materials borrowed for free.- San Francisco Public Library, CA: Collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- Seattle Tool Library, WA: Has a collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- Trinity Tool Library, CT: This library has a collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free.- University of California, Berkeley, CA: This university has a collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free by students, staff, and faculty.- University of Washington, WA: This university has a collection of tools and equipment borrowed for free by students, staff, and faculty."This is just a small sample of the many Libraries of Things that are available in the USA."Libraries of Things are a great way to reduce waste, encourage sharing, and access new things. If you are looking for a way to be more ethical, sustainable and to save money, do consider using one."Here are some additional details about the movement in the USA:"The Library of Things movement is growing rapidly in the USA. In the past few years, there has been a surge in the number of Libraries of Things opening up across the country. This is due in part to the growing awareness of the environmental and enterprising financial benefits of sharing resources, and instead of it dividing the people, it brings people together whatever political persuasion."Libraries of Things are not just for libraries anymore. In addition to traditional libraries, many other types of organizations are now offering these services. This includes community centers, businesses, and even schools."The types of items available at Libraries of Things are also expanding. In addition to traditional tools and equipment, many Libraries of Things now offer a wide variety of other items, such as musical instruments, camping gear, and even party supplies."The movement is a great example of how people are coming together to find more sustainable and affordable ways to live. By sharing resources, we can all reduce our impact on the environment, save money and help our community thrive."<a href="https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThingsUS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThingsUS</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sharing</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ireland</a>"Library of Things are a growing trend in both the UK and Ireland. These collections of physical objects allow people to borrow instead of buy, which can help to reduce waste and encourage sharing."There are now over 20 Library of Things in Ireland, and the number is growing rapidly. Libraries of Things are located in a variety of settings, including libraries, community centers, and even schools."The most popular items at Libraries of Things are tools and equipment, followed by games and toys. Library of Things are most popular in urban areas, but they are also starting to become more common in rural areas."Libraries of Things are often funded by grants or donations, and they are staffed by volunteers.Community Spirit"Community spirit is a strong tradition in Ireland. People are often willing to help out their neighbors and their community. This is evident in the many community-based organizations that exist in Ireland, such as sports clubs, volunteer groups, and community centers."Community spirit is important for a number of reasons. It can help to build a sense of belonging and community, it can provide support and resources to those in need, and it can help to make a community a more enjoyable place to live."There are many ways to get involved in community spirit in Ireland. You can volunteer your time to a local organization, donate to a worthy cause, or simply get to know your neighbors.The Benefits of Library of Things and Community Spirit in Ireland"Library of Things and community spirit have a number of benefits, including:- Reduced waste: When people borrow instead of buy, they reduce the amount of waste that is produced. - Encouraged sharing: Libraries of Things and community spirit encourage people to share resources, which can help to build community and reduce costs. - Access to new things: Libraries of Things and community spirit give people access to new things that they might not otherwise be able to afford or have space for. - Increased sense of belonging: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people feel more connected to their community and their neighbors. - Reduced social isolation: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people connect with others and reduce social isolation. - Improved mental and physical health: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help improve mental and physical health by providing opportunities for social interaction, exercise, and relaxation.Library of Things communities in Ireland:- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DublinIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DublinIreland</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a>: This library has a wide variety of tools and equipment available for loan, including power tools, hand tools, and gardening tools. - Library of Things, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GalwayIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GalwayIreland</a>: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including sewing machines, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LimerickIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LimerickIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CorkCityIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CorkCityIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WexfordIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WexfordIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BelfastIreland</a> Tool Library: This library has a collection of items such as DIY equipment and tools. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KilkennyIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KilkennyIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterfordIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WaterfordIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DundalkIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DundalkIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear."This is just a small sample of the many Libraries of Things that are available in Ireland. If you are interested in finding a Library of Things near you, you can search online or contact your local library or community center."FMI: <a href="https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things-ireland/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things-ireland/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sharing</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TuscaloosaPublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TuscaloosaPublicLibrary</a> To Host <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafe</a>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tuscaloosa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tuscaloosa</a> Public Library will once again host its Repair Cafe on Saturday, July 12.by Ryan Phillips, Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2025"The event will be held from noon until 3 p.m., with the first installment earlier this year giving nearly 300 patrons the chance to learn how to repair electronics, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, furniture, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bicycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bicycles</a>, and more. "Volunteers will provide their time and repair skills to diagnose and fix broken household items, sharing their knowledge with patrons so they too can become repairers."Past Repair Cafes have served 255 people, with volunteers attempting 96 repairs so far, with 53 completed and 20 partly completed, marking a success rate of 76%."The library says 260 pounds of trash have been saved from the landfill, with volunteers fixing scooters, cuckoo clocks, and even a Coleman camp stove."The event will also feature a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TakeItApartTable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TakeItApartTable</a> where children can experiment by taking apart items like laptops and coffee makers."Source: <a href="https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/tuscaloosa-public-library-host-repair-cafe-next-month" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/tuscaloosa-public-library-host-repair-cafe-next-month</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesAlabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafesAlabama</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FixIt</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafes</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairReuseRecycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairReuseRecycle</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairReuse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairReuse</a>

DoomsdaysCWFor those in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AppletonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AppletonME</a> area... Fiber Arts 'Make and Mend Circle' "Meets second Tuesday of every the month at 4:00 pm and the fourth Saturday at 2:00 pm. Join us! Itching to complete your fiber arts project? Come and stitch with us!"2915 Sennebec Rd, Appleton, Maine 04862<a href="https://appletonlibraryme.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://appletonlibraryme.org/events</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VisibleMending" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VisibleMending</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FiberArts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FiberArts</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AppletonMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AppletonMaine</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Makers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Makers</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakeAndMend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakeAndMend</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MaineLibraries</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Libraries of Things Directory <a href="https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/home-garden/library-things-directory" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/home-garden/library-things-directory</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UK</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Share Shed "The world’s first mobile library of things." <a href="https://www.shareshed.org.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.shareshed.org.uk/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UK</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:"Browse the Things. Select from our locations to see what's available near you." <a href="https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/browse" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/browse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UK</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#London</a>

DoomsdaysCW[Video] Some <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NJ</a> libraries now offer a ‘<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>’February 2024Excerpt: "[W]e're used to checking out a trove of books when we head to the library."But visit a local branch and you'll find you can take out so much more."Libraries of things are the new trend where card holders can check out a range of goods from small appliances to a power washer."A little something for everyone.Ted Goldberg has the story.We have a power washer.Who would have thought you could borrow a power washer from a public library?"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HobokenPublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HobokenPublicLibrary</a> has books."But you probably knew that there were other stuff might surprise you."We have everything from an OG Sega Genesis video game to one of our very popular items, electric knife sharpener."Their library of things has all sorts of inventory that might come in handy, like a stud finder or a cornhole set."<a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/new-jersey-libraries-offer-more-than-just-books-1709064359/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/video/new-jersey-libraries-offer-more-than-just-books-1709064359/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HobokenNJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HobokenNJ</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewJerseyLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NewJerseyLibraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Degrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Degrowth</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PelhamAlabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PelhamAlabama</a> - Pelham Public <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Library</a> introduces Library of Things Published 3:04 pm Monday, April 28, 2025 By Dave Domescik "The Pelham Public Library is offering a new option for patrons who are looking for something other than a new book to read."The Library of Things, introduced in April, is available for adult patrons in good standing who have no overdue or lost items and no fines over $10. A Facebook post described some of the items available to patrons." 'Need a tool for a quick fix? Want to pump up balloons for a party? Planning a game night? Need a Chromebook or mobile hotspot for work or school? We’ve got you covered,' the post read."The new project encourages resource sharing and sustainability, helping the Pelham community save money and reduce waste by providing items like board games, STEM kits, tool sets and tech items. The Library of Things display is near the front desk of the Pelham Public Library on the first floor. Patrons can pick up the display case of the desired item and bring it to the Circulation Desk, where a staff member will then retrieve the real item from the storage shelf in the library. "Melanie Carden, Pelham Public Library’s library supervisor, explained that the inspiration to launch the Library of Things came from public libraries across the country offering a similar option. These libraries could include anything from tools, electronics, recreational equipment and more. " 'After looking around at some items we already owned at Pelham Public Library, we wanted to jump on the bandwagon,' Carden said. 'It all started with our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BoardGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BoardGames</a>. Our large collection of board games was previously used for game nights and events at the library in years past, but attendance had since tapered off. Our solution was to allow patrons to enjoy these items in the comfort of their own home.'"More than 80 items in the Library of Things were already previously owned by the Pelham Public Library, but donations to the new entity are encouraged." 'We hope that our Library of Things, much like our regular library collection, promotes <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sustainability</a> by encouraging sharing and the ability to try items before you buy,' Carden said. 'If you need a tool set for a one-time project, we have one for you. If you have friends coming over for game night but don’t want to spend a lot of money on new games, you can put a game on hold to pick up before the event.' "According to Carden, the Library of Things is based on the 'lend instead of buy' principle and reduces the environmental impact of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OverConsumption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OverConsumption</a>. Furthermore, the new option promotes community belonging and mutual learning. Carden briefly described some of the most popular and unique items currently available at the Library of Things." 'Our most popular items so far have been the kid-friendly board games, such as Battleship, Guess Who? and Candyland,' Carden said. 'The unique items range from a floppy disk reader to a portable electric balloon pump.' "To browse the collection in the Library of Things, visit Tinyurl.com/PelhamLOT. Those interested in donating to the Library of Things can email Carden at mcarden@pelhamalabama.gov or call the library at 205-620-6418."<a href="https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/04/28/pelham-public-library-introduces-library-of-things/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/04/28/pelham-public-library-introduces-library-of-things/</a>Archived version: <a href="https://archive.ph/YYHWy" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://archive.ph/YYHWy</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Alabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Alabama</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SharingEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SharingEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Degrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Degrowth</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://mastodon.social/@gutenberg_org" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@gutenberg_org</a> Tagging for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> ! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>!

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://infosec.exchange/@tinker" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@tinker</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunk</a>!

Pseudo Nym<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> that is all. Just hanging out in our local library today for a bit.

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Colorado" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Colorado</a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> and the ‘economy of sharing’An ode to the palace of the people By Kaylee Harter - Apr. 9, 2025 "Visit one of BPL’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makerspaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#makerspaces</a>, a feature that’s become a staple in many libraries, and you can use <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/3DPrinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3DPrinters</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/looms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#looms</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LaserCutters</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScreenPrinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenPrinting</a> equipment and more. " 'It’s a collaborative learning environment,' Farnan says. 'We’re learning together. If you were to go into the makerspace today and ask, like, ‘I’m thinking about doing this,’ then they would say, ‘I don’t know how to do that, but let’s figure it out.’ " 'That is inherently resilient.'"He recalls a blind artist who came in with a unique challenge: 'She wanted to be able to see her drawings.' " 'They worked with her with 3D printers, with the laser cutters and that kind of thing, in order to transfer her drawings into dimensional objects, because they were abstractions, so that she could then see them with her fingers.'"Despite the always expanding array of programming and services, the books themselves — and literacy for all ages — are ever important."<a href="https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SharingEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SharingEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakerSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakerSpace</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BoulderCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BoulderCO</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatertownMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WatertownMA</a> - Watertown's "<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>" offers creative <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#community</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/workspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#workspace</a>. Here's a look inside. Story by Jordyn Jagolinzer"The library in Watertown, Massachusetts is providing the tools and a space for people to get creative and learn new skills." 'A lot of libraries have started a 'library of things' collection, but they don't have necessarily a space to allow people to just make and create and build community,' Watertown Public Library director Kim Hewitt said. 'We have a big Hatch-maker space and that was one of the first in the area.'"The 'Hatch' facility on Summer Street is right around the block from the main library. The workshop is stocked with tools, materials and expertise for everyone to learn in a venue that fosters <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/creativity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#creativity</a>."We have scraps of material to play around with, the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SewingMachines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SewingMachines</a>, or create something, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JewelryMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JewelryMaking</a>. It doesn't have to be prescriptive. You can go there and see what appeals to you," Hewitt said."The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Hatchspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Hatchspace</a> is a standout amongst similar programs in Massachusetts, and it just celebrated it's tenth birthday. It has <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ButtonMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ButtonMakers</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LaserCutters</a>, and even <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/3DPrinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3DPrinters</a>."Talented expert volunteers are on hand to assist patrons with their projects, which is how Seth Deitch first started making things in the space." 'We're very lucky to have the people that we have who volunteer here. Many of them are extremely talented. Lots of people with advanced degrees,' Deitch said."Hatch also offers workshops that more and more people in the community are getting involved in." 'It's nice having a space for the entire community that's free to come to and work at,' Deitch said. 'Nowadays, people spend a lot of their time staring at screens, not enough working with their hands.'"The best part is, anyone in the state can get in on the fun." 'As long as you're a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Massachusetts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Massachusetts</a> resident, you can get a library card at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatertownPubliclibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WatertownPubliclibrary</a>,' said Ran Cronin, the library's access services supervisor."The library is hoping to expand the Hatch space. It also has one of the largest English language-learning programs, called <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProjectLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ProjectLiteracy</a>, which serves 900 students per year."Source: <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/watertown-s-library-of-things-offers-creative-community-workspace-here-s-a-look-inside/ar-AA1Cfel3" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/watertown-s-library-of-things-offers-creative-community-workspace-here-s-a-look-inside/ar-AA1Cfel3</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunitySpaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunitySpaces</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakerSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MakerSpace</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ESL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ESL</a>

DoomsdaysCWSo, in other news, this week's <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> will focus on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Rewilding</a> -- especially <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GuerillaGardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuerillaGardening</a>! Also, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafes</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> (because <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> despite budget cuts. Every week should <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryWeek</a>!) <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReduceReuseRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ReduceReuseRepair</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuyLess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuyLess</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FixIt</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Borrow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Borrow</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Share" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Share</a>!

DoomsdaysCWSo yeah. This REALLY pisses me off! I have friends who work for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineStateLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MaineStateLibrary</a>. Grrrrr.... Maine State Library issues layoffs, cites inability to access federal funding The Maine State Library announced Wednesday 13 staff members, whose positions are supported by federal funding, were laid off.April 9, 2025 "The Maine State Library announced layoffs on Wednesday, citing an ongoing inability to access federal funding. "The announcement comes after President Donald <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Trump</a> signed an executive order in March deeming the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 'unnecessary' and slated to be dismantled, later placing the entire agency's staff on administrative leave. "The Maine State Library said in a news release that IMLS funding represents 30 percent of its annual budget and has not received any communication from IMLS on if or when funding might be restored. "The state library said it last received funds from its 2025 federal award advance through the IMLS on March 24. "Thirteen employees whose positions are supported by federal funding have been laid off, the state library said. Those employees represent approximately 30 percent of Maine State Library staff. "The Maine State Library said the layoffs could be rescinded if funding is restored. "Starting on Thursday, the Maine State Library will close for a two-week reorganization period where its location at 242 State St. in Augusta will not be open to the public. "'Losing access to this Federal funding harms Maine residents and will have negative consequences in communities across the state," Maine State Librarian <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoriFisher" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LoriFisher</a> said in the release. 'Despite these significant cuts, the Maine State Library remains committed to advancing the mission of libraries in Maine and to serving every library patron to the best of our ability.'"In 2024, the Maine State Library says it received $1,526,754 from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IMLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IMLS</a> Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program which supports services including <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HighSpeedInternet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HighSpeedInternet</a> for public libraries; <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InterlibraryLoans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#InterlibraryLoans</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EBooks</a>, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/audiobooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#audiobooks</a>; services for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VisuallyImpaired" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VisuallyImpaired</a> patrons; and professional development for library staff. "The library says it is continuing to evaluate the range of impacts on library services from the funding cuts and hopes to provide further updates as they become available. "Following Trump's executive order, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling a handful of agencies, including the IMLS."Read more: <a href="https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-state-library-issues-layoffs-inability-access-federal-funding/97-3adb5f7f-a6c1-42fe-a519-dc849384dd99" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-state-library-issues-layoffs-inability-access-federal-funding/97-3adb5f7f-a6c1-42fe-a519-dc849384dd99</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BannedBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BannedBooks</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunitySpaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunitySpaces</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CentersOfLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CentersOfLearning</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SeedLibraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Knowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Knowledge</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CharacteristicsOfFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CharacteristicsOfFascism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TrumpIsABully" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TrumpIsABully</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FundLibrariesNotSpaceX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FundLibrariesNotSpaceX</a>

DoomsdaysCWI love this sign at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthParisME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SouthParisME</a> rally! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandsOff</a> our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a>! (Not my photo -- from the Lewiston Sun Journal.)<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOffOurLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandsOffOurLibraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OxfordHillsME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OxfordHillsME</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MaineResists</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HandsOff2025</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5th" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#April5th</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BadDOGE</a>

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