Peter Bromberg
@pbromberg.bsky.social
Just a simple librarian trying to make it in this crazy world.
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Great news for @librarianjones.com: “The appellate court said Jones has a right to argue that the comments ‘were knowingly false or made with reckless disregard of the truth, and caused Ms. Jones injury, including harm to her reputation, contempt, ridicule, anxiety, and emotional distress.’”
Louisiana Supreme Court allows local librarian's defamation lawsuit against Michael Lunsford to proceed - Livingston Parish News
The Louisiana Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an attempt by Michael Lunsford and Citizens for a New Louisiana to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Livingston Parish school librarian Amanda ...
www.livingstonparishnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Great news for @librarianjones.com: “The appellate court said Jones has a right to argue that the comments ‘were knowingly false or made with reckless disregard of the truth, and caused Ms. Jones injury, including harm to her reputation, contempt, ridicule, anxiety, and emotional distress.’”
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I know this is really weird to say but...there was some good news...out of Congress! Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives. From our friends @everylibrary.bsky.social This doesn't happen without your activism. Keep it up!
Congress Maintains Most Federal Funding for Libraries, Museums, and Archives.
Rebuking President Trump, Congress maintains most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, and archives.
www.everylibrary.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I know this is really weird to say but...there was some good news...out of Congress! Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives. From our friends @everylibrary.bsky.social This doesn't happen without your activism. Keep it up!
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After months of attending screenings and talking about this film, I’m so excited that anyone can stream The Librarians now. 90 minutes that tell the story of the fight against censorship that has been raging for the past half decade. Check it out! m.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
YouTube video by PBS
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February 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM
After months of attending screenings and talking about this film, I’m so excited that anyone can stream The Librarians now. 90 minutes that tell the story of the fight against censorship that has been raging for the past half decade. Check it out! m.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQO...
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Highly recommend checking out the new report from PACE: “How to talk Bridge-y” National surveys helped them identify civic language that appeals to people across numerous demographics (old/young; left/right; urban/rural). Can be helpful in building diverse coalitions! www.pacefunders.org/language/
Civic Language Perceptions Project
www.pacefunders.org
December 5, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Highly recommend checking out the new report from PACE: “How to talk Bridge-y” National surveys helped them identify civic language that appeals to people across numerous demographics (old/young; left/right; urban/rural). Can be helpful in building diverse coalitions! www.pacefunders.org/language/
Good news out of Davis SD, UT. When books are read and considered as a whole, they stay on the shelves! @authorsabb.bsky.social @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social @aclu.org @letutahread.bsky.social @maggietokudahall.bsky.social @angiethomas.bsky.social @tasslyn.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
Kudos to the team at Let Davis Read and everyone who took action for helping students keep access to good books!! Showing up and speaking up makes a difference!
Update with some good news! Davis School District is *keeping* TWISTED by Laurie Halse Anderson and THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas. After reviewing these books in their entirety, the review committee found that these books have "serious educational value" and should stay on the shelves! Huzzah! 1/
June 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Good news out of Davis SD, UT. When books are read and considered as a whole, they stay on the shelves! @authorsabb.bsky.social @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social @aclu.org @letutahread.bsky.social @maggietokudahall.bsky.social @angiethomas.bsky.social @tasslyn.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Tonight’s the night! Online book club at 6:30 pm mt. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...
June 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Tonight’s the night! Online book club at 6:30 pm mt. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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May 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Unless the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol
Tell USBE to Vote for Local Control — LET UTAH READ
Tell Utah State School Board (USBE) to overturn the statewide book bans on Water for Elephants and affirm the power of local school districts to govern themselves.
letutahread.org
May 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Unless the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol
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Teachers, librarians, book lovers, #BookSky! Join us Friday May 9th from 10AM-3PM for the Freedom Read-In, a free, all-day assembly of award-winning children's book authors reading from their own work to bring attention to and raise support for Freedom to Read bills that are active in 12 states...
May 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Teachers, librarians, book lovers, #BookSky! Join us Friday May 9th from 10AM-3PM for the Freedom Read-In, a free, all-day assembly of award-winning children's book authors reading from their own work to bring attention to and raise support for Freedom to Read bills that are active in 12 states...
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Starting in 45 minutes...
Don't miss this conversation with Ellen Hopkins, a NY Times bestselling author, on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. RSVP to receive the event link at: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/a-con...
A Conversation with Author Ellen Hopkins - April 24th at 7 pm (MT)
Don't miss this conversation with NY Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. RSVP to receive the event l...
www.fightforthefirst.org
April 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Starting in 45 minutes...
IMLS staff have been put on admin leave as of today. Learn more and take action at www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
www.everylibrary.org
March 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
IMLS staff have been put on admin leave as of today. Learn more and take action at www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
Please consider donating to help keep the Fairhope Public Library operational. Thank you! www.fundlibraries.org/campaign/243... @readfreelyal.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
🚨 🚨 STATE LIBRARY BOARD DEFUNDS FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 🚨 🚨
After losing all state funding die to Moms For Liberty conspiring with ALGOP Chair John Wahl, the Fairhope Public Library needs support to remain operational
💵PLEASE GIVE HERE 💵- bit.ly/4iMpzAB
After losing all state funding die to Moms For Liberty conspiring with ALGOP Chair John Wahl, the Fairhope Public Library needs support to remain operational
💵PLEASE GIVE HERE 💵- bit.ly/4iMpzAB
March 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please consider donating to help keep the Fairhope Public Library operational. Thank you! www.fundlibraries.org/campaign/243... @readfreelyal.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
ULA Statement against the Executive Order Targeting IMLS: ula.org/ula-statemen...
March 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
ULA Statement against the Executive Order Targeting IMLS: ula.org/ula-statemen...
Thanks to John Cusack for bringing attention to @everylibrary.bsky.social petition on IMLS funding for libraries. For complete information on and opportunities to take action, see: saveimls.org
March 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thanks to John Cusack for bringing attention to @everylibrary.bsky.social petition on IMLS funding for libraries. For complete information on and opportunities to take action, see: saveimls.org
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In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries
www.everylibrary.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
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Shout out to libraries, library workers, and library kids!!
March 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Shout out to libraries, library workers, and library kids!!
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No matter what, Libraries will always be here for you. ❤️📚
March 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
No matter what, Libraries will always be here for you. ❤️📚
Every few years we get a bill in Utah trying to censor research databases or get contracts canceled based on spurious allegations which are continually disproven. With just a few days left in UT legislative session, another bad bill has emerged. Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/hb473
March 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Every few years we get a bill in Utah trying to censor research databases or get contracts canceled based on spurious allegations which are continually disproven. With just a few days left in UT legislative session, another bad bill has emerged. Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/hb473
EveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.
EveryLibrary Statement on Censorship and Political Interference in Department of Defense K-12 Schools
EveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.
www.everylibrary.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
EveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.
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School play gets canceled for "inappropriate content".
In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...
In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...
After Censorship, Santa Rosa Students Write Their Own Play — and Take the Gold | KQED
A state festival awarded top honors to ‘REDACTED,’ which ruthlessly lampooned district officials.
www.kqed.org
February 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
School play gets canceled for "inappropriate content".
In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...
In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...
Hanging out with some good Utahns today, showing up on a Saturday to learn more about how we can work together to support libraries and the freedom to read! @letutahread.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hanging out with some good Utahns today, showing up on a Saturday to learn more about how we can work together to support libraries and the freedom to read! @letutahread.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
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Thanks for being there!! We are doing another screening at Provo PL on Thursday 2/20 letutahread.org/events/banne...
February 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Thanks for being there!! We are doing another screening at Provo PL on Thursday 2/20 letutahread.org/events/banne...
I always say, listen to the authors. @carlhiaasen.bsky.social tells us: Libraries are vital institutions that are in need of your support: Give a follow to @everylibrary.bsky.social and @supportisoverdue.bsky.social #supportisoverdue
February 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I always say, listen to the authors. @carlhiaasen.bsky.social tells us: Libraries are vital institutions that are in need of your support: Give a follow to @everylibrary.bsky.social and @supportisoverdue.bsky.social #supportisoverdue
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Please join me in supporting Rhea Young, a Texas librarian fired for protecting the right to read. It's a tough time for her right now. If you can, please consider helping out or sharing. gofund.me/83ab39bc
Donate to Rally for Rhea Young's Library Legacy, organized by Jacque Gonzalez
Hello, my name is Jacque Gonzalez, and I am a library patron fundraising on beha… Jacque Gonzalez needs your support for Rally for Rhea Young's Library Legacy
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February 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Please join me in supporting Rhea Young, a Texas librarian fired for protecting the right to read. It's a tough time for her right now. If you can, please consider helping out or sharing. gofund.me/83ab39bc
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ACTION NEEDED TODAY - THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO OVERTURN TWO NEW STATEWIDE BOOK BANS AND RETURN DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Click now to send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol
@wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
@wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
ACTION NEEDED TODAY - THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO OVERTURN TWO NEW STATEWIDE BOOK BANS AND RETURN DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Click now to send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol
@wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
@wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social