#support your local libraries

[cookinary]

So this just happened

Me, in my local library: Hello, do you have Dungeon Meshi? It's become popular recently because the anime released on Netflix and I'd like to read the manga Librarian: Hm... We don't seem to have it but it's on Chel's list of suggestions... I'll call her and see if she plans on ordering them. Librarian, on the phone: Yeah Chel? There's someone asking for Dungeon Meshi because apparently it's gotten popular thanks to Netflix... *to me* She says the Netflix serie is very good! Me: IT IS!! Librarian: And you... You're up there? What do you mean- *looks up* Oh Chel, from the open balcony just above us: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG FOR SOMEONE TO ASK FOR THIS SERIE!! IT'S SO GOOD! Me: I know, I binged it all last night! Chel: You know what, leave us your name, so if we do order it, you'll be the first to know!

[missrandomdreamer]

friendly reminder: if you are looking for any assistance on anything the public library is one of the best places to look for resources or they know who to connect you with to get help.

Our library does it's best to help the community and I'm sure other libraries are the same.

We just learned lots of different resources for our city things I didn't even know existed so it never hurts to come to a public library and ask 💜

[londondziban]

Stop labeling YA authors as creeps for depicting sex in their novels.

Depicting sex and sexuality in young adult literature is not a bad, harmful thing. In fact, it is beneficial for teens to be able to read books aimed toward their age group that discuss and depict sex in a non-judgmental, positive way. Sex and sexuality within YA novels open the conversation for teens who may otherwise feel shame for the feelings they experience and the things they have an interest in, or already do. YA novels that depict sex and sexuality can discuss the complicated feelings that surround both experiences and help promote more accurate information and views of sex and sexuality than are presented within television, film, and online.

Teenagers can and do have sex. Whether they should or not is a matter of opinion that does not change the fact that it happens.

No, authors are not "creepy" or "perverts" for writing about teenagers experimenting with sex and sexuality. Writing sex into young adult novels doesn't make an author a creep. An author doesn't have to be a teen themself in order to ethically write sex into young adult literature.

And no, sex does not need to be framed as something negative for it to be "okay" to write about in young adult literature. Authors shouldn't have to write about bad things happening to their teenage characters after they've had sex. Teens don't need, and shouldn't, see sex as something that will always lead to diseases and social ridicule. Yes, sex can lead to consequences and yes teens should be well informed of that. No, depicting teens never having safe, positive sexual experiences is not a good idea. Fostering fear around sex and sexuality within teens does nothing but harm.

Your push of purity culture harms kids more than it helps them. Creating safe, open outlets for them to learn and feel seen is the best thing to do when helping teenagers. Ridiculing authors for writing sex and sexuality into their young adult novels is not only harmful, but it is censorship.

And no, I'm not saying adults should be writing full-on smut about teenagers. I can't believe I have to clarify that but the reading comprehension on this site has always been, and will always be, piss poor. I'm saying complete censorship of discussions of sex and sexuality within literature for teens does the opposite of what you all seem to think it does; It is harmful.

Stop feeding teenagers the narrative that sex is inherently negative. Stop trying to pretend like teens don't experience sex and sexuality. Stop shaming the adults who are attempting to change the narrative for teens. Stop shaming the adults who are attempting to create safe, open conversations and spaces for teens. Stop trying to censor authors.

[thottyoptimusprime]

The libraries are bringing back their book sales. Nature is healing.

[lio-the-chaotic-nonbeanie-weenie]

literally spent my entire college time hanging out in the library before and after class.

Nice place to nap and chill in plus the librarians warm it up during cold, rainy days.

Bonus: They keep the kids books on the second floor. They got Rainbow Fish, Brown Bear Brown Bear what do you see?, No David No, AND Harold And The Purple Crayon.

Also when I was little, I went to a smaller library near the church family goes to and they had all the Magic School Bus books. I read a few and my favorite was the one where they go inside Arnold’s body.

Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please reblog.

[laughroditee]

"She's so beautiful! I bet she goes to the library."

- my 7 year old daughter

[vanyelle]

Another argument for the owning of physical media is that my internet has been out for two days and the only things I can watch are things I own.

[abookishidentity]

Books I recently got from the library

Since I am running out of books I have been gifted and I know I will finish the last book in like 4 days, I have decided to check out books once more.

System Collapse by Martha Wells. Man I love Murderbot and its adventures. I wonder how this series is going to end. These books are fast reads for me.

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. This is one of those books that people were really into. I actually read a few pages of this book but I did not finish it at the time. I wonder how I will like it.

Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway. This is a book that I read about somewhere or it was recommended to me on Goodreads. I have no idea what to expect from this book.

[exquisitedeadpanda]

This is a big fucking deal that I think a lot of people fail to understand.

This is the first step in creating an educated population: opening access to quality, well researched, peer reviewed information. Making it free of charge.

Fun fact: you can also access most academic articles through your public library. If they don’t have the article in their collection, interlibrary loan exists. These services are also free of charge (thank you, taxpayers!).

And the best thing? Conservatives fucking hate this shit. So you’re not only learning new and interesting things, you’re also pissing off the people who actively want to do you harm.

Which is super fun.

We are pleased to share a significant milestone: JSTOR is now available free of charge in 1,000 correctional facilities worldwide, benefiting more than 500,000 incarcerated individuals. This accomplishment, made achievable through the generous backing of the Mellon Foundation, highlights JSTOR's steadfast dedication to promoting inclusive education.

Learn more about the JSTOR Access in Prison program.

[plasticpursesweetpea]

[thebibliosphere]

I've had a couple of messages over the last few days from folks saying things like, "Sorry, I can only afford to get your book through the library," and I need you to know I am gripping you by the shoulders, I am shaking you gently, and I am begging you stop apologizing for using library services.

After Amazon and Payhip, the quarterly checks I get from Overdrive/Libby are my biggest and most reliable source of income.

My readers have been nothing but feral in their quest to get Hunger Pangs into as many libraries as possible, and while library lending pays an exceptionally modest amount, if enough people do it (which many of you evidently are), those pennies add up.

I am guaranteed at least $20 a month in library lending royalties. That might not sound like much to some folks, but to me, that's my b12 supplements covered for the month. That's the thing I need to keep me alive paid for.

I will never resent anyone who uses libraries instead of buying books.

I'm a disabled author who lives month to month at the mercy of my medical expenses. Even though I have incredibly generous patrons and supporters, I know what it's like to not be able to afford things.

Use the library. Please.

Use it guilt-free. You're helping the library and the authors, probably more than you realize.

And if you're in the US and haven't signed up for a @queerliblib free library card yet, you should! it doesn't matter what state you're in, the Queer Liberation Library offers free access to their catalogue of queer media across the US.

And if you've got the means, maybe help them out with a little donation. They're only able to expand their collection via the support of their patrons, and the work they're doing is hugely important.

[anotherpapercut]

yesterday I went to a little meeting at my local queer community center and I was admiring their bookshelves and mentioned that I work at the public library and someone said "well I bet they don't have any [LGBTQ+ books] at our library" and I was like um. yes we do. we have tons of them. half of our employees are queer leftists so they said "oh well I bet they don't in [nearby rural county]" and I was like uh once again yes they absolutely do. gay people live and work there as well

so here's a quick reminder that if you don't think your local library has enough queer centered materials you should actually check before assuming, and if you're not satisfied with their collection you should submit a request for more such books. I don't know what the political landscape of libraries looks like outside the us rn, but within the us no matter where you are, I promise you there are employees at your library fighting for inclusion and intellectual freedom and they can't win without vocal public support

[its-kawaii]

Amen!!!!!!!!

about to drop literally the sickest insider knowledge you will ever receive pls use it responsibly:

are you a teenager? do you wish you had the space & resources & organization to do a thing, whether that's an anime club or a movie night or a big craft workshop or creative writing group or literally whatever? would you like to do your thing totally for free? yes?

okay, then bring it up to a librarian

seriously, teenagers are the absolute hardest group to engage at most libraries & we'll often organize programs that absolutely no one will show up to & it sucks. if you go up to a public librarian & say "hey, some friends & i want to do this thing. does that sound like a feasible teen program for the library?" most people will move heaven & earth to pull it off for you because we know there's an interest in our community. we will go balls to the freaking wall to make it happen

do you want a cosplay contest? a video game tournament? a free escape room? bring it up to the library. it's not a burden or an annoyance at all. it'll be like christmas came early for us

[hellsitegenetics]

Hello! I run the social media for my local library and I was just wondering what sort of plant or creature might emerge if I talk about books here. Just a lil guy perhaps, to encourage public library use. A new library mascot to say "Books are cool! Reading is fun!" etc. Thank you for your time and efforts. 📚

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[chaosprancing]

good morning everyone, i wanted to share this similie-loaded dry handjob scene (country version) from my audiobook with y'all 🤠 i've added stock photos for some visual interest, please enjoy thanks

[whyireadsomuch]

Just because you don’t know the answer to your question, that doesn’t mean it does not have a good answer. Support librarians!