A 7-year-study of 70,000 elderly people from 19 towns in Japan has found that the more public library books there are in a town, the fewer residents need long-term nursing care.
July 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Libraries ...... So like you can get books for free and read them but also you can get fed to listen to it DVDs to watch if not necessarily for free but at a very reasonable price to rent for a week or so.
That's frigging awesome isn't it ?
That's frigging awesome isn't it ?
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I’ve mentioned this before, but if you’re short on cash but have an urge to shop, go to your library digital apps and browse the books, audiobooks, movies, shoes, magazines. It works really well to give you the same feeling without spending the cash. (Plus you’re supporting public libraries.) 💙📚
November 23, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Get the card, USE the card #librariesrule
Regarding the post about getting a library card even if you don't use it as it impacts funding: yes, and you also have to use it.
December 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Get the card, USE the card #librariesrule
The winged statue on the top of Govanhill and Crosshill Public Library in Glasgow. It was created by William Kellock Brown in the early 1900s.
#glasgow #statues #govanhill #architecture #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowbuildings #architecturephotography #glasgowlibraries #librariesrule
#glasgow #statues #govanhill #architecture #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowbuildings #architecturephotography #glasgowlibraries #librariesrule
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The winged statue on the top of Govanhill and Crosshill Public Library in Glasgow. It was created by William Kellock Brown in the early 1900s.
#glasgow #statues #govanhill #architecture #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowbuildings #architecturephotography #glasgowlibraries #librariesrule
#glasgow #statues #govanhill #architecture #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowbuildings #architecturephotography #glasgowlibraries #librariesrule
Did you know most librarians are literally Masters of Information? 📚 With an MLIS, they’re trained to organize chaos, curate knowledge, and retrieve even the most obscure facts. They’re basically the original search engines—but way better. #BookSky #LibrariesRule
November 20, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Did you know most librarians are literally Masters of Information? 📚 With an MLIS, they’re trained to organize chaos, curate knowledge, and retrieve even the most obscure facts. They’re basically the original search engines—but way better. #BookSky #LibrariesRule
LIANZA 2015, at which I did a keynote. The same week, I interviewed for my current job as Kaitoha Puka | University Librarian. This year will be 9 years at AUT #librarians 🖤🤍♥️
Photo: pictured with hoamahi Andy Fenton #LibrariesRule
Photo: pictured with hoamahi Andy Fenton #LibrariesRule
January 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
LIANZA 2015, at which I did a keynote. The same week, I interviewed for my current job as Kaitoha Puka | University Librarian. This year will be 9 years at AUT #librarians 🖤🤍♥️
Photo: pictured with hoamahi Andy Fenton #LibrariesRule
Photo: pictured with hoamahi Andy Fenton #LibrariesRule
How cool is this? The book returns at the main branch of the SF Library has automated conveyors. The future is now!! #librariesrule #sflibrary #booksky
September 29, 2025 at 3:45 AM
How cool is this? The book returns at the main branch of the SF Library has automated conveyors. The future is now!! #librariesrule #sflibrary #booksky
Thank you to the Woodlawn Library in Dartmouth, NS. Writers are indebted to the work all libraries do. #woodlawnlibrary #librariesrule #bindmystery
July 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Thank you to the Woodlawn Library in Dartmouth, NS. Writers are indebted to the work all libraries do. #woodlawnlibrary #librariesrule #bindmystery
I love the Zine Pavillion at ALA. I participated in 2019 in New Orelans and have sent zines every year since.
#zines #zinesky #librariesrule
#zines #zinesky #librariesrule
June 25, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I love the Zine Pavillion at ALA. I participated in 2019 in New Orelans and have sent zines every year since.
#zines #zinesky #librariesrule
#zines #zinesky #librariesrule
When the downstairs printer at the local library doesn't work, but the librarian lady doesn't tell you, takes your 5 cents, and smiles. 😆
#LibrariesRule
#LibrariesRule
October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
When the downstairs printer at the local library doesn't work, but the librarian lady doesn't tell you, takes your 5 cents, and smiles. 😆
#LibrariesRule
#LibrariesRule
These are excellent suggestions! #librariesrule #gotothelibrary
I've seen a lot of posts lately saying that to support a library, you should get a card. Other things you can do:
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
December 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM
These are excellent suggestions! #librariesrule #gotothelibrary
All set up at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre for the Scholastic book fair this Saturday and Sunday!
We’ll likely add books all weekend.
We’ll likely add books all weekend.
June 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I'm pleased to share that my graphic novels Nick Pope and Nick Pope: Summer of '88 are now on the shelf at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Library! #booksky #graphicnovels #books #librariesrule
September 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I'm pleased to share that my graphic novels Nick Pope and Nick Pope: Summer of '88 are now on the shelf at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Library! #booksky #graphicnovels #books #librariesrule
Some books I've really enjoyed reading recently - not in any order, except maybe date.
Please feel free to reply with any novels you recommend.
P.S. #LibrariesRule📚
Please feel free to reply with any novels you recommend.
P.S. #LibrariesRule📚
May 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Some books I've really enjoyed reading recently - not in any order, except maybe date.
Please feel free to reply with any novels you recommend.
P.S. #LibrariesRule📚
Please feel free to reply with any novels you recommend.
P.S. #LibrariesRule📚
Cosy night time spreads are the BEST! 😊 ✨ 🌙 What is it about evenings that are so appealing in picture books?
These details are from the wonderful The Snowflake by Benji Davies.
I just want to go right into that chip shop, it's so inviting!
#kidlit #kidlitart #librariesrule
These details are from the wonderful The Snowflake by Benji Davies.
I just want to go right into that chip shop, it's so inviting!
#kidlit #kidlitart #librariesrule
August 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Cosy night time spreads are the BEST! 😊 ✨ 🌙 What is it about evenings that are so appealing in picture books?
These details are from the wonderful The Snowflake by Benji Davies.
I just want to go right into that chip shop, it's so inviting!
#kidlit #kidlitart #librariesrule
These details are from the wonderful The Snowflake by Benji Davies.
I just want to go right into that chip shop, it's so inviting!
#kidlit #kidlitart #librariesrule
University of Mississippi Library Resources pt. 2! 📚
#LibrariesRule #HoorayBooks #Research #SouthernStudies #Documentary #Film #Photography #YayLearning
#LibrariesRule #HoorayBooks #Research #SouthernStudies #Documentary #Film #Photography #YayLearning
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
University of Mississippi Library Resources pt. 2! 📚
#LibrariesRule #HoorayBooks #Research #SouthernStudies #Documentary #Film #Photography #YayLearning
#LibrariesRule #HoorayBooks #Research #SouthernStudies #Documentary #Film #Photography #YayLearning
today I got certified to use the long arm quilting machine at my local library's maker space. this thing is so cool y'all!!! 😍 🧵 #fiberart #fiberartist #quilting #librariesrule
September 16, 2024 at 6:54 PM
today I got certified to use the long arm quilting machine at my local library's maker space. this thing is so cool y'all!!! 😍 🧵 #fiberart #fiberartist #quilting #librariesrule
And if you can't get to the library, you can bring the library to you through the Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby apps (which are all free)! The Hoopla and Kanopy apps can even be added to your smart tv for easy viewing of the tv and movie content available from your library! #LibrariesRule 🥰
January 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
And if you can't get to the library, you can bring the library to you through the Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby apps (which are all free)! The Hoopla and Kanopy apps can even be added to your smart tv for easy viewing of the tv and movie content available from your library! #LibrariesRule 🥰
Kiddo and I found that we like hitting a library before Tae Kwon Do. Today they had an event going on and they got to make a fairy habitat. We will finish the scavenger hunt tomorrow. #librariesrule
March 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Kiddo and I found that we like hitting a library before Tae Kwon Do. Today they had an event going on and they got to make a fairy habitat. We will finish the scavenger hunt tomorrow. #librariesrule
A bunch of my library book holds became available simultaneously. Now I've gotta speed read. 😭
Do you all ever run into this problem?
#BookSky #ReadingAddict #LibrariesRule #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Books
Do you all ever run into this problem?
#BookSky #ReadingAddict #LibrariesRule #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Books
April 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A bunch of my library book holds became available simultaneously. Now I've gotta speed read. 😭
Do you all ever run into this problem?
#BookSky #ReadingAddict #LibrariesRule #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Books
Do you all ever run into this problem?
#BookSky #ReadingAddict #LibrariesRule #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Books
And if you can't get to the library, you can bring the library to you through the Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby apps (all of which are free)! The Hoopla and Kanopy apps can even be added to your smart tv for easy viewing of all the tv & movie content available from your library! #LibrariesRule
January 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
And if you can't get to the library, you can bring the library to you through the Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby apps (all of which are free)! The Hoopla and Kanopy apps can even be added to your smart tv for easy viewing of all the tv & movie content available from your library! #LibrariesRule
February 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM