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35 free public library services frugal people swear saves them tons of money ​Your library card comes with lots of unexpected benefits.

"My library saves me hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year."

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It's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!

A Queens Public Library card is your key to more than 5 million books, movies, and other media; over 40,000 classes and events per year; more than 5,000 computer workstations all across Queens; and so much more!

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I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.

Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

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Today, Governor DeSantis shared his plans to end vaccine requirements in the state of Florida. We are concerned that today's announcement will put children in Florida public schools at higher risk for getting sick and have ripple effects across their community.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Mike Johnson seems more concerned about protecting Christians’ feelings than protecting kids from gun violence.

Pointing out that prayer doesn’t work isn’t “anti-Christian” — it’s common sense.

What’s needed is action, not platitudes.

Florida to end all vaccine mandates, surgeon general says The announcement comes as kindergarten vaccine rates in Florida hit 20-year lows this year and continue to trail the national average.

We require vaccines because they keep all kids, schools, and communities safe.

Florida has seen spikes in infectious diseases like measles, diseases we had virtually eliminated before Ladapo took office. This decision is reckless and makes Floridians less safe.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/03/f...

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Democrats Score Upset Win in Defeating GOP Censure of Lawmaker Rep. LaMonica McIver faced a vote of disapproval in the House over attempting to enter an immigration detention center.

House Democrats successfully defended a New Jersey congresswoman from censure, as the votes from a handful of Republicans helped them turn back the effort to publicly reprimand her.

Awesome work! Thank you!

ALA and 13 partners have submitted an amicus brief in the federal lawsuit in Rhode Island brought by 21 state Attorneys General to fight the gutting of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

As we write in the brief, IMLS serves as an essential connector for libraries and museums. We must protect the federal agency that helps sustain these institutions and their communities.

News: ALA and 13 partner organizations submitted an amicus brief in the federal lawsuit in Rhode Island brought by state Attorneys General fighting the gutting of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Learn more about the brief: www.ala.org/news/2025/09... #ForOurLibraries

Epstein accuser says lack of transparency from Trump administration hurts victims Lisa Phillips, who says she was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, tells NPR that releasing files about the late convicted sex offender is about human rights, not politics.

Lisa Phillips, who says she was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, tells NPR that releasing files about the late convicted sex offender is about human rights, not politics.

Union membership means higher wages, better benefits and a more secure retirement for America’s workers.

If we are going to save the middle class, we have got to expand union organizing in this country.

Epstein survivors join with lawmakers in calling for full release of government files Standing in front of the U.S. Capitol, a group of eight survivors shared emotional stories of abuse and demanded more transparency from Congress on the government's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Standing in front of the U.S. Capitol, a group of eight survivors shared emotional stories of abuse and demanded more transparency from Congress on the government's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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Naomi Osaka has advanced to the US Open semifinals.

Chief Justice John Roberts is wary of entering political fray, his top adviser says But Roberts has on occasion responded to partisan criticism of federal judges.

Chief Justice John Roberts' top adviser says the judge is wary of entering political fray.

You could have fooled me with the recent decisions of his and the court . . . 🤐

Scientists are discovering a powerful new way to prevent cancer Treatments should encourage healthy cells as well as killing unhealthy ones

New research suggests that encouraging the growth of healthy cells may prevent the spread of cancerous ones. We explain how that could be game-changing for treatments

‼️UPDATE‼️ Stand Up for Science files whistleblower complaint against the Trump Administration for "blatantly illegal" retaliation against the #FEMA36.

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FFRF tells Texas AG Paxton: Stop pushing Christianity in public schools The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for inappropriately using his secular office to promote Christianity in public schools.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for inappropriately using his secular office to promote Christianity in public schools. ffrf.us/47rtMao

Drop a 💙 and Repost if you support the Epstein Survivors!

It's time to lay down a marker: If (or when!) there's a crypto crash, there's no reason for a federal bailout. Would love to see Republican congressional reps go on the record on this now, before the President's private interests lead them to wilt under pressure later.

Watch that space . . .

US securities, commodities regulators announce joint crypto initiative The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday announced a joint initiative to coordinate efforts on digital assets.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday announced a joint initiative to coordinate efforts on digital assets.

Oregon, Washington, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines.

The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines.

Keene is not the only one!