@rachelduchak.bsky.social
!!! Public libraries for the win !!!
27.01.2026 03:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We LOVE the Library!
26.01.2026 17:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Do you know about how to use the library? Here are some tips for newbies to the stacks:
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We featured your husbandβs incredible book on our pro-library podcast _We LOVE the Library_ in an episode discussing graphic novels and memoirs @bradtakei.bsky.social. We were speaking with the wonderful people at @jamuseum.bsky.social. Amazing book! www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast-7/
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What an honor to speak with folks at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles about George Takeiβs (sadly) extremely timely graphic novel-style memoir _They Called Us Enemy_. Thank you @jamuseum.bsky.social and @georgetakei.bsky.social ! www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast-7/
14.01.2026 15:16 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Do you LOVE libraries? Check these out.
10.01.2026 04:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's such a privilege to contribute to the preservation of the public library system by being a board member of our San Luis Obispo County Library Foundation. In the face of terrible national events, it helps to do something positive. Highly recommend!
10.01.2026 03:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Bad news for government libraries.
31.12.2025 19:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We were definitely thinking of @prisonculture.bsky.social's encouragement to get involved supporting the public library while speaking with our newest Library Foundation board member. Previously, he was fighting library privatization in the greater Los Angeles region. Super interesting conversation!
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Listen to the latest episode of our _We LOVE the Library_ podcast. Learn about SLO County's Mobile Library system and other outreach efforts. Meet the newest member of our SLO County Library Foundation board of directors who loves Steinbeck's work. And more! www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast-6/
31.12.2025 16:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Euphemistic language is a tool often used to sanitize grave injustices. When referring to the WWII incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry, it is important to use the correct terminology: concentration camps, not relocation centers; forced removal, not evacuation; citizens, not non aliens.
18.02.2025 17:56 β π 362 π 118 π¬ 7 π 3We are going to speak to educators at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles for an upcoming episode of our _We LOVE the Library_ podcast. We'll be discussing the graphic novel-style memoir by @georgetakei.bsky.social called _They Called Us Enemy_. Stay tuned!
25.12.2025 19:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Good LIBRARY News!
23.12.2025 18:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We focused on Poetry Night in _We LOVE the Library_ episode 5 and discussed the power of listening to poets read their work. Here's more...
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Hereβs a link to our first five podcast episodes: www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast/ Iβm a board member of the San Luis Obispo County Library Foundation.
20.12.2025 21:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Sir, we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with your husband about his graphic novel-style memoir _They Called Us Enemy_ for our pro-library podcast _We LOVE the Library_. Mr. Takeiβs book has been chosen for the βOne Book One Coastβ project: it would be an honor to discuss it with him.
20.12.2025 21:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0We just read your graphic novel-style memoir _They Called Us Enemy_ and are looking to discuss it for our pro-library podcast _We LOVE the Library_. We would love to speak with you about your powerful and very relevant book!
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Our 5th episode of the _We LOVE the Library_ podcast is all about Poetry Night at the library. We dedicate it to @prisonculture.bsky.social who not only inspired me to join our Library Foundation board but introduced me to "On Kindness" by Aracelis Girmay. β€οΈ www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast-5/
18.12.2025 16:05 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Hello @georgetakei.bsky.social. I host/produce a podcast about the public library. Would you be willing to speak with me briefly about your graphic novel _They Called Us Enemy_? It would be an honor to record a short segment on your thoughts about your compelling memoir for _We LOVE the Library_.
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Hereβs an index of our first few episodes: www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast/
15.12.2025 17:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hello @georgetakei.bsky.social, Iβm the host and producer of the _We LOVE the Library_ podcast and I was wondering if you would speak to us about your graphic novel _They Called Us Enemy_? We found it really compelling on a number of levels and would be honored to speak with you about your memoir. π
15.12.2025 17:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The San Luis Obispo County library system has the largest physical collection of films-documentaries-tv shows of any library system in the state of California. So great!!
09.12.2025 19:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A red and black text-based logo for the "We LOVE the Library" podcast with the rainbow-colored book-spine logo for the SLO County Library Foundation
Here's an index page for all the episodes of "We LOVE the Library." Thanks for listening! www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast/
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It's our 4th episode of the San Luis Obispo Library Foundation's "We LOVE the Library" podcast! Meet our 1st "Library Power User." Learn about Explorer Backpacks & other items in the collections to help us better connect to nature.
@prisonculture.bsky.social
www.slolibraryfoundation.org/episode-4/
ALL IMLS grants restored in every state & territory.
In response to a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island, the Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstated all previously canceled grants in every state and territory. It's a huge win for libraries and our communities.
"The reinstatement of all IMLS grants means that libraries across the country will be able to resume vital services for learning, imagination, and economic opportunity. We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not over." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
Since we began our podcast βWe LOVE the Library,β Iβve had a chance to talk to so many interesting people: poets, educators, Library Power Users, classical music enthusiasts, Audubon Society representatives, Alzheimerβs Association folks, and Berkeley the therapy dog for PAWS to Read. SO FUN!
01.12.2025 18:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hereβs some good library news for your Saturday!
22.11.2025 16:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thank you for your comment! Did you know the SLO County Library System has the most extensive physical collection of films and documentaries in the entire state? We would love to know what you think about our new podcast. It's super fun to put together!
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A text-based image reads "We LOVE the Library" with LOVE and Library in red. Below these words, it says "a podcast brought to you by the SLO County Library Foundation," with their book spine/foundation brick logo.
So grateful to public library advocate @prisonculture.bsky.social for inspiring me to join our San Luis Obispo County Library Foundation! Here's Ep. 3 of our _We LOVE the Library_ podcast featuring Young Musicians in the Library & the Summer Reading Program. www.slolibraryfoundation.org/podcast-3/
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