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Photo of the super moon lighting up a sky at 9:45pm EDT—casting shadows!!!

Y’all need to go look at this moon.

YouTube video by Jackie Kashian Looking Back (Full Special) - A Tiny Comedy Special - Jackie Kashian

Ever watched a mini comedy special filmed though the backup camera of a Mazda?

Of course not, that’s because Jackie Kashian is one of the best in the biz

youtu.be/0ZfwWvgMT70?...

I have a note on my phone called “Quick Notes.”

It’s essentially a clipboard for a bunch of stuff I don’t want to forget in a moment, and, BOY, is reading through it is a wild ride.

My 11yo son told me this morning if he had a personal robot, he would name it “Jerrothy…..you know a combination of Jimothy and Terry,” and I’m going to be thinking about that all day. 🤔

Donate to Help Tony Blue Walk Again, organized by Pamela Buchanan Help Tony Blue Walk Again On Tuesday, August 19th, Tony Blue was on top of the world… Pamela Buchanan needs your support for Help Tony Blue Walk Again

My friend and colleague (the library's HR director) is powering through an impossible time for her and her family. If you have the means and are able to support, I know she and her husband would be forever grateful.

gofund.me/1474720b2

#59 Etta Podcast Episode · Heavyweight · S9 E59 · 36m

Heavyweight is back, baby!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

How Getting a Library Card Is a Salute to Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Public libraries have always been an accessible institution for many Americans. But now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of aut...

“At a time when people are more divided and disconnected than ever, libraries remain places where anyone—regardless of background, politics, or income—can walk through the door and feel a sense of belonging,” - Brooks Rainwater, @urbanlibcouncil.bsky.social

nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...

On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.

Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day to all who celebrate!

www.npr.org/2025/09/16/n...

Black background of a smartphone screenshot from a website that calculates a user’s alt text use percentage. Under the box showing @drsurekhadavies’s handle are two boxes “Analyze” and “share results”. Then follow the results: 1728 posts analyzed. 55 contain images. 33 are replies. 53 posts have alt text. Score: 100.00 % [followed by a blushing face]. Below is a semicircular dial with coloured segments: left to right they are red, orange, yellow, and green.

In non-apocalyptic news, this happened.

You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture.

Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible.
Check out your own score below...
cred.blue/alt-text

Straight from our kitchen (aka The Chrysalis Hotel), enjoy this time-lapse of a monarch caterpillar getting cozy before its metamorphosis.

Um, I completely missed that one. 🤦

Bearded white man wearing a suit staring blankly at the camera holding a mug branded with Toledo Lucas County Library logos

When you see your library’s gear on The Paper. (great show, btw!)

Collective and Co-op Publishers Find Strength in Numbers Indie collectives and co-ops are creating their own definitions of success—and finding their people.

AK Press is in @publisherswkly.bsky.social, alongside other worker-run and publishing collectives, talking about the work we do and why we do it. This is our 35th year in business and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way ❤️🖤

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

An adorable toy poodle and stoic terrier mutt sunbathe on the patio

‘sup, @darthbluesky.bsky.social
❤️
Osgrrr & Kody

Handwritten note at the bottom of a sheet of paper that says “HI! (Heart) I love you….daddo…you are the best! (Smiley face) keep working hard!”

When your kiddo sends you a secret message on one of your work documents to find later. 🥹

If Tennessee doesn’t already have a Chinese restaurant called “Wok’n in Memphis,” somebody needs to get on that.

Did you know 85% of Kiwis say libraries improve their happiness and wellbeing?
The results are in from PLNZ’s latest Community Impact Survey — and the data confirms public #libraries uplift us all #impact

I love Terry Gross she is a top ten person

Three people wearing sunglasses at a pride parade taking a selfie.

Happy Pride, Toledo! ❤️

Why you should make the library a model for your business Business leaders should strive to build environments where people feel inspired, curious, and connected. The public library can show you how.

“Invest in culture. Make room for imagination. Support your people. Serve your community. Not because it looks good, but because it works.”

www.fastcompany.com/91379648/why...

Toledo Library selects EatWell Cafe as replacement for SAME Cafe, new operators share vision It’s a local non-profit organization that uses a participation-based system, allowing customers to pay what they can or volunteer in exchange for a meal.

Main library leaders announced plans to reopen its cafe, and the new operators might look familiar.

"....the assault on libraries is part of a broader assault on knowledge that includes attacks against public education, scientific research, and even public television. "

inthepublicinterest.org/shhh-no-more/

Toledo Community Shirt Club Toledo Lucas County Public LibraryThe Toledo Library has connected makers, doers, and dreamers across Northwest Ohio for more than 180 years. Through its collections, inclusive programs, and partnersh...

I have it on good authority that these “support public libraries” shirts may be the bestselling community shirts our friends at Jupmode have made.

🚨You only have until the end of July to get yours!!!!🚨

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Flyer for International Zine Month, featuring something to do every day of the month in July. INTERNATIONAL ZINE MONTH 31 PROMPTS FOR 31 DAYS (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) JULY 2025 #IZM2025. 1- Make a 1 page zine! Don't know what to write about? Make it a zine about why you like zines! 2-Zine Rewind! Dig out your favorite zines and share them!. 3-Look up local or virtual zine event or maybe even dream about starting your own! 4 - AmeriZINE Day! Explore marginalized voices in the Americas. Support zines written by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) 5-Free Zines! Post a PDF online or leave copies of your zine in public for other people to enjoy! 6- Zine Pride! Support zines created by LGBTQIA creators. Don't know where to start? Check out the Queer Zine Archive Project! (QZAP.org) 7-International Zines! Explore zines from a country different from your own! 8 Zine Trade Day! Ask someone to trade zines with you. 9-New Skill Day! Learn a new zine skill like folding, binding, duplicating, or Layout!! 10 Write a review of a movie, album, book or podcast to add to your next zine. 11- Write a letter or a short note to a zinester you admire. 12-Zine Wiki Day! Add or update listings to Zine Wiki. Support community powered Information at zinewiki.com 13-Zine Meme! Make a zine-themed meme from an online meme template. 14 - ValenZINES Day! Write a valentine to zines and share why you love them! 15-Zine Cuisine! Cook from a recipe found in a zinc and share the results 16-Zine Distro Appreciation! Order some zines from a zine distro online and share with people about your favorite zine distros. 17-Zine Collab! Ask a friend if they would like to collaborate on a zine with you. 18- From Trash to Treasure! Use recycled or scrap materials to make a sine or embellish one. 19-Variety is the spice of life! Read zines outside your usual taste-like comics, art zines, how-to guides, or perzines!] 20-Zines of the Future! Explore zines by youth or introduce the you…

July 21st is Zine Library Day, one of the celebrations happening during International Zine Month! #IZM2025 #zines

Ways to celebrate:
*visit your local zine library
*check out an online zine library
*donate $ or zines to a zine library
*bring your closest zine librarian a delicious treat 🍩

Lucas County leaders express worry about the elimination of Ohio property taxes during Friday press conference Lawmakers at the state level are working to abolish property taxes. Local leaders want to pursue alternatives.

Rereading @timothysnyder.bsky.social’s “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” for the umpteenth time…y’know, as you do on a Saturday afternoon.

Chapter two: Defend Institutions

www.wtol.com/article/news...

Comic Arts Fest – Toledo Lucas County Public Library – TLCPL Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.

Today’s the day, Toledo!

www.toledolibrary.org/comicartsfest/

When an unexpected visitor strolls through the doors of Oregon branch - we put him to work! While our feline friend waited for his ride, he learned how to pack boxes and scan materials.

Terrier mix dog with gray/brown/black hair melting into the ground in a pup puddle

My dude is a MOOD.

screenshot of NYT's puzzle game Sreands, where the spangram word is colored in yellow and almost forms a complete circle around the center of the puzzle. The word "librarian" can be found in the center of that semi-circle.

Even the good folks who build Strands puzzles recognize librarians are at the center of community. 😍
(apologies for any spoilers!)