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We are so sorry, Violet! Awful news 😞

Great to bring attention to the Southeast Chicago Historical Society as well!

This exhibit looks fascinating! We get so many questions about steel workers.

This is the photo that Lee Bey called "Sons of the Patriarchy"

2025 Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, July 12, 2025 — The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame has selected Timuel Black, Oscar Brown, Jr., and Harriette Gillem Robinet for official induction, with a ceremony to take place on Saturday,...

Don't miss the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame's induction ceremony -- for Timuel Black, Oscar Brown, Jr., & Harriet Gillem Robinet --this Saturday, July 12th at 1:00 pm at the Woodson Regional Library! chicagoliteraryhof.org/events_entry...

A tuxedo cat naps on a laptop displaying William Brubaker images from UIC

When the world is going to hell, it helps to look at Brubaker images from UIC with a coworker

Man, to be a plover chick at this time . . .

A palate cleanser from the horror of today's vote. Thank you, Robert!

Chicago Collections tea bags!

We’re loving this in-person gathering of CCC members! Thank you to member DePaul University and their art museum for the hospitality!

Northwest: images.chicagohistory.org/search/?sear...

A Snapshot of Chicago Art Fairs: 1948-2004: A Snapshot of Chicago Art Fairs: 1948-2004

At our annual meeting today, Patti Swanson, founder and ED of Chicago for Chicagoans, extolled the online photos in the portal.

Old Town Art Fair this weekend is a great time to look back in our digital exhibit! exhibits.chicagocollections.org/a-snapshot-o...

We use this site EVERY SINGLE DAY! Thank you to the late Dennis McClendon.

YouTube video by abc efg Country Joe & The Fish - Vietnam Song (Lyrics)

These lyrics came to mind
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A tuxedo cat sleeps in a cat pedestal

This coworker also understands the assignment

“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”—Dr. Carla Hayden #Libraries #WisdomWednesday #ILA

A lot of Pullman at the Newberry!
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It's been a while since we've had a good white gloves rant!

Their masking booklet was shared with us! 👍👍

One of our favorite people in conversation with us on 5/21! Register now to visit with @rmartincole.bsky.social!
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Highlighting the May 15 event in this poster, Diasporic Creators: Puerto Rican Identity on the Move, tomorrow, May 15 from 6-7:30 pm at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

We do like to share good news. Member Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is hosting the program Diasporic Creators: Puerto Rican Identity on the Move from 6-7:30 pm tomorrow, 5/15, at 3000 N Elbridge Ave, 60618

No one under 16 can get a Library of Congress reader card. If you are 16 or 17, you need a permission signed by a parent or guardian.

We rely on the Library of Congress for SO MANY THINGS!

SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress to Reinstate the Librarian of Congress! President Trump has crossed another dangerous line by abruptly firing Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause! Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress. action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social

YouTube video by Chicago Collections Consortium (CCC) CCC - A Conversation With Library of Congress Librarian Dr. Carla Hayden | November 15, 2022

We were incredibly privileged to have a conversation with her in 2022 as part of our tenth anniversary events.
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President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

She is Dr. Hayden, you asshats.

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Feds cut funding for cultural institutions Libraries, museums nationwide impacted by new executive order

Excellent read about the loss of IMLS to Illinois libraries and cultural institutions
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It's one thing when architects weren't listed on early building permits (1872-1912ish) but quite another when there's a space for the name but no name given! Grrrr indeed!

a blue dumpster is floating in a flooded area near a sign that says narrows ramp Alt: a blue dumpster is floating in a flooded area near a sign that says narrows ramp

So many atrocities competing for our attention. Today, feeling despair at the absolute gutting of IMLS and NEH--the resources they provided, the talented staff they employed.

It's May Day! Thanks member UIC!
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