Friends of the Maynard Public Library
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The Friends of the Maynard Public Library is an all-volunteer 501c3, providing financial support to the library, as well as volunteers for library events. Join us by becoming a Friend today!
Two days before our fall book sale: Sat Oct 3 from 10-4 and Sun Oct 4 from 12-3. Your book purchases support our programs. (Friends of the Library members, there is a member pre-sale on Oct 2. from 7-8:30.) Not a member, join now! www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/join-friends
October 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Two days before our fall book sale: Sat Oct 3 from 10-4 and Sun Oct 4 from 12-3. Your book purchases support our programs. (Friends of the Library members, there is a member pre-sale on Oct 2. from 7-8:30.) Not a member, join now! www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/join-friends
The coolest event of the fall! Our fall book sale: Sat Oct 3 from 10-4 and Sun Oct 4 from 12-3. (Pssst, if you are a Friends of the Maynard Public Library member, there is a member pre-sale on Oct 2. from 7-8:30. Join now! www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/join-friends
September 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The coolest event of the fall! Our fall book sale: Sat Oct 3 from 10-4 and Sun Oct 4 from 12-3. (Pssst, if you are a Friends of the Maynard Public Library member, there is a member pre-sale on Oct 2. from 7-8:30. Join now! www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/join-friends
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Hey, guys, when the librarians get pissed about the destruction of books, it’s time to put those listening ears on.
Because we are very comfortable with the idea that books are tools that can be retired. What’s happening right now is not that.
Because we are very comfortable with the idea that books are tools that can be retired. What’s happening right now is not that.
August 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hey, guys, when the librarians get pissed about the destruction of books, it’s time to put those listening ears on.
Because we are very comfortable with the idea that books are tools that can be retired. What’s happening right now is not that.
Because we are very comfortable with the idea that books are tools that can be retired. What’s happening right now is not that.
Book Alert! The Maynard Friends of the Library will have its spring book sale on June 13 between 10 am - 4 pm. Discounted books in every genre! For additional discounts, present a SNAP card for 10 free books for children or a teacher ID for a 20% discount on books for your classrooms.
May 26, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Book Alert! The Maynard Friends of the Library will have its spring book sale on June 13 between 10 am - 4 pm. Discounted books in every genre! For additional discounts, present a SNAP card for 10 free books for children or a teacher ID for a 20% discount on books for your classrooms.
Save the date! Saturday June 13, Maynard Friends of the Library will have its spring book sale! Come between 10-4 for discounted books in every genre. Present a SNAP card for 10 free books for children or a teacher ID for a 20% discount on books for your classrooms. #library #booksale #maynardma
May 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Save the date! Saturday June 13, Maynard Friends of the Library will have its spring book sale! Come between 10-4 for discounted books in every genre. Present a SNAP card for 10 free books for children or a teacher ID for a 20% discount on books for your classrooms. #library #booksale #maynardma
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So glad to have been there for this.
Now you can read or watch the event for yourself, check it out!
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Now you can read or watch the event for yourself, check it out!
Signed, “Audience Member”
Watch or read my talk with @aprilist.bsky.social and some lovely fans a couple weeks back here if you like
"We're kind of loud, and we swear a lot and we drink too much maybe. I think that sort of resonates with people. And if you don't like it, you think you’re fucking better than me? Fuck you."
"We're kind of loud, and we swear a lot and we drink too much maybe. I think that sort of resonates with people. And if you don't like it, you think you’re fucking better than me? Fuck you."
A better world is possible
A couple of weeks ago I was happy to take part in my town's 10th yearly book festival. I gave a reading at the Maynard library where I was interviewed by Rebecca Connors – author of the lovely new col...
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May 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
So glad to have been there for this.
Now you can read or watch the event for yourself, check it out!
Signed, “Audience Member”
Now you can read or watch the event for yourself, check it out!
Signed, “Audience Member”
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Ensuring equitable access to information, education, and opportunity for all
How Libraries Keep the American Dream Alive
Ensuring equitable access to information, education, and opportunity for all
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May 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Ensuring equitable access to information, education, and opportunity for all
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My favorite genre is “books politicians haven’t read but want to regulate.” Oppose H.R. 7661. Sign now. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
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May 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
My favorite genre is “books politicians haven’t read but want to regulate.” Oppose H.R. 7661. Sign now. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries
The freedom to read is not partisan. It is American. Tell Congress to oppose the Federal Book Ban Bill. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries #friendsofthelibrary
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
action.everylibrary.org
May 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The freedom to read is not partisan. It is American. Tell Congress to oppose the Federal Book Ban Bill. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries #friendsofthelibrary
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Come see me next Thursday! As part of the Maynard Book Festival, I will be co-hosting a reading featuring Maynard-area and Lowell poets at 6 PM at Felixology, with a reception at Barrels & Vines at 4:30 PM. Learn more here: maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/may...
April 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Come see me next Thursday! As part of the Maynard Book Festival, I will be co-hosting a reading featuring Maynard-area and Lowell poets at 6 PM at Felixology, with a reception at Barrels & Vines at 4:30 PM. Learn more here: maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/may...
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Check out the new website for the Library Freedom Journal, published by the folks at the Library Freedom Project. journal.libraryfreedom.org
They're looking for submissions for articles, reviews, hot takes, zines, & artwork focused on privacy, intellectual freedom, information democracy, & more! 📚
They're looking for submissions for articles, reviews, hot takes, zines, & artwork focused on privacy, intellectual freedom, information democracy, & more! 📚
April 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Check out the new website for the Library Freedom Journal, published by the folks at the Library Freedom Project. journal.libraryfreedom.org
They're looking for submissions for articles, reviews, hot takes, zines, & artwork focused on privacy, intellectual freedom, information democracy, & more! 📚
They're looking for submissions for articles, reviews, hot takes, zines, & artwork focused on privacy, intellectual freedom, information democracy, & more! 📚
Volunteers needed! Help out and enjoy the book festival at the same time! We need help with setting up events, snacks, and more. www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAA...
March 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Volunteers needed! Help out and enjoy the book festival at the same time! We need help with setting up events, snacks, and more. www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAA...
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You can support libraries today at action.everylibrary.org
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March 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
You can support libraries today at action.everylibrary.org
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
Coming to you soon: the Maynard Book Festival. From April 7 through 11, there will be 5 days of awesome events: Author talks, poetry readings, children’s programming, and special exhibitions at the Maynard Public Library and Felixology Bookshop. Learn more at maynardbookfestival.org.
March 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Coming to you soon: the Maynard Book Festival. From April 7 through 11, there will be 5 days of awesome events: Author talks, poetry readings, children’s programming, and special exhibitions at the Maynard Public Library and Felixology Bookshop. Learn more at maynardbookfestival.org.
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We made it easy to join the fight for libraries at action.everylibrary.org
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
March 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We made it easy to join the fight for libraries at action.everylibrary.org
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
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The Maynard Book Festival is coming soon. Five days of books, authors, readings, art, poetry and open mics, and more! Get all the info here! @maynardlibfriends.bsky.social
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Maynard Book Festival information about speakers, schedule, and more
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March 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Maynard Book Festival is coming soon. Five days of books, authors, readings, art, poetry and open mics, and more! Get all the info here! @maynardlibfriends.bsky.social
Library friends, help support school libraries in #Massachusetts... Send a quick email to your senator to ask them to advance S.2865.
SEND AN EMAIL: We Need Strong School Libraries in Massachusetts - Advance S.2865
Massachusetts has made historic progress in bringing school libraries back onto the legislative agenda. Now we are at a pivotal moment.
www.saveschoollibrarians.org
February 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Library friends, help support school libraries in #Massachusetts... Send a quick email to your senator to ask them to advance S.2865.
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NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661.
As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.
More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...
As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.
More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...
February 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661.
As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.
More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...
As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.
More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...
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We are proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign to celebrate National Day of Reading today alongside other organizations @penamerica.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @hrc.org
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Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading!
HRCF's Welcoming Schools' annual National Day of Reading.
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February 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
We are proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign to celebrate National Day of Reading today alongside other organizations @penamerica.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @hrc.org
www.hrc.org/campaigns/we...
www.hrc.org/campaigns/we...
Do you like to problem-solve? Sign up to coach, train, learn or observe at an in-person repair event. First timers are always welcome: You learn too: floating among items and consulting with others is heartily encouraged; "fixing families" are especially welcome. bit.ly/inpersoncoac...
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Do you like to problem-solve? Sign up to coach, train, learn or observe at an in-person repair event. First timers are always welcome: You learn too: floating among items and consulting with others is heartily encouraged; "fixing families" are especially welcome. bit.ly/inpersoncoac...
Next week is Library Lovers Week, which celebrates libraries as essential community spaces that foster lifelong reading, support access, and keep stories alive across generations. Hosted by EveryLibrary, each night there is a set of 3 free events to watch live! RSVP to be reminded.
Library Lovers Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!
February 9–13, 2026 | 5 PM, 7 PM & 9 PM EDT on Facebook Live and YouTube Live
www.everylibrary.org
February 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Next week is Library Lovers Week, which celebrates libraries as essential community spaces that foster lifelong reading, support access, and keep stories alive across generations. Hosted by EveryLibrary, each night there is a set of 3 free events to watch live! RSVP to be reminded.
Watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next Monday, February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!
You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS.
www.everylibrary.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next Monday, February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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In communities across the country, school and public libraries are under attack from another direction: book bans, criminalization of librarians, and efforts to erase entire groups and perspectives from public view.
Defending Free Speech in the Stacks
How Libraries, Book Bans, and Censorship Impact All of Us (Problem vs. Solution) Libraries used to feel untouchable. As a kid, I thought of them as neu...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In communities across the country, school and public libraries are under attack from another direction: book bans, criminalization of librarians, and efforts to erase entire groups and perspectives from public view.
We would love to have your support before the end of the year! Consider becoming a Friend of the Maynard Library, or renewing your membership. #loveourlibrary
Support the Library Today
The Maynard Friends of Library helps to extend the reach of the library into the Maynard community and beyond. Your support helps our on-going funding for author talks and expert presenters covering…
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December 31, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We would love to have your support before the end of the year! Consider becoming a Friend of the Maynard Library, or renewing your membership. #loveourlibrary