A local library in Virginia has successfully stopped a takeover by a private equity group.
A Virginia public library is fighting off a takeover by private equity.
Photo from The Samuels Public Library After being targeted by anti-LGBTQ book banners and having their funding pulled, a local library in Virginia successfully stopped a threatened takeover by a pr…
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July 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I’m in a public library. Numerous adults are helping kids on summer break. Some kids look brilliant & are working on things that look complex. Other kids seem like they need more help. A woman with a laptop is helping a struggling patron apply for benefits.
Libraries rock!!!📚
#SupportLibraries
Libraries rock!!!📚
#SupportLibraries
June 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’m in a public library. Numerous adults are helping kids on summer break. Some kids look brilliant & are working on things that look complex. Other kids seem like they need more help. A woman with a laptop is helping a struggling patron apply for benefits.
Libraries rock!!!📚
#SupportLibraries
Libraries rock!!!📚
#SupportLibraries
April 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
You might not be aware, but publishers don't allow libraries to buy permanent copies of ebooks/audiobooks. They are rented to them at a much higher rate than an individual can buy them. And they're limited to a low number of rentals before being charged again.
#supportLibraries
#supportLibraries
“RAISE HELL!” ✊ Maria Bustillos (@mariabustillos.bsky.social) calls on writers & readers to defend libraries & demand ebook ownership, not rentals. Attacks on libraries are attacks on knowledge itself. 📚
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Full video ➡️ youtu.be/lu8jK_27vF0
#LibraryAdvocacy #DigitalRights #InternetArchive
April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
You might not be aware, but publishers don't allow libraries to buy permanent copies of ebooks/audiobooks. They are rented to them at a much higher rate than an individual can buy them. And they're limited to a low number of rentals before being charged again.
#supportLibraries
#supportLibraries
We's agree!📚📚📚💙
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#ReadBannedBooks #KnowledgeIsPower #SupportBookstores #SupportLibraries
#BookSky
#ReadBooks
#ReadBannedBooks #KnowledgeIsPower #SupportBookstores #SupportLibraries
#BookSky
April 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Does that make's me a tsundoku-holic?📚📚📚🤔😹💖
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April 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Does that make's me a tsundoku-holic?📚📚📚🤔😹💖
#ArtfulBoo tote bag🛍️ by @charliepawsup.bsky.social
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#CatsOfBluesky
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September 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
What’s more punk than the public library? Let’s go. #supportlibraries #fightcensorship
April 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
What’s more punk than the public library? Let’s go. #supportlibraries #fightcensorship
August 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
3 new library cards, #62 physical and #64 all together.🎉🎊🥳👏🏾🙌🏾📚
#supportlibraries, #supportyourlocallibrary, #librarycards, #signupforalibrarycardseptember
#supportlibraries, #supportyourlocallibrary, #librarycards, #signupforalibrarycardseptember
September 30, 2026 at 6:13 AM
3 new library cards, #62 physical and #64 all together.🎉🎊🥳👏🏾🙌🏾📚
#supportlibraries, #supportyourlocallibrary, #librarycards, #signupforalibrarycardseptember
#supportlibraries, #supportyourlocallibrary, #librarycards, #signupforalibrarycardseptember
Please #SupportLibraries 🇺🇸 !
As the primary source of federal funding for our nation’s libraries and museums, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) plays a vital role in promoting lifelong learning and literacy for people of all ages
The IMLS: An Investment in America
The IMLS: An Investment in America
action.everylibrary.org
January 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Please #SupportLibraries 🇺🇸 !
Morningggg! Best email to wake up to: Your holds are ready at the library! ☺️✨📚 #blackbooksky #booksky #supportlibraries
March 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Morningggg! Best email to wake up to: Your holds are ready at the library! ☺️✨📚 #blackbooksky #booksky #supportlibraries
Cooked up another one. Better listen to her, shes tuff
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#furryart #supportlibraries #bskyart #owl #read #bookmark #dykesonbikes #queer
August 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Cooked up another one. Better listen to her, shes tuff
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#furryart #supportlibraries #bskyart #owl #read #bookmark #dykesonbikes #queer
Just finished reading. I enjoyed it immensely. #BannedBooks #SupportLibraries #Circe #MadelineMiller #BookSky
March 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just finished reading. I enjoyed it immensely. #BannedBooks #SupportLibraries #Circe #MadelineMiller #BookSky
They know you at the club. They know me at the public library. We are not the same.
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#publiclibrary #supportlibraries #bookworm #reader
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October 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
They know you at the club. They know me at the public library. We are not the same.
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#publiclibrary #supportlibraries #bookworm #reader
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Not a not an altogether awful catch today at the Friends of the Library book store. These nine books sent me back a whopping $4.50!
#SupportLibraries
#BookLust
#SupportLibraries
#BookLust
May 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Not a not an altogether awful catch today at the Friends of the Library book store. These nine books sent me back a whopping $4.50!
#SupportLibraries
#BookLust
#SupportLibraries
#BookLust
June 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
January 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
March 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What keeps you sane in this insane world?😫📖😌
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Currently reading: 📚🔖🤓
February 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
What keeps you sane in this insane world?😫📖😌
#Reading
#SupportLibraries
#Books
#ReadBannedBooks
#FightIgnorance
#OpenYourMind
#BookSky
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#SupportSmallBusiness 💖
Currently reading: 📚🔖🤓
#Reading
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#Books
#ReadBannedBooks
#FightIgnorance
#OpenYourMind
#BookSky
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#SupportSmallBusiness 💖
Currently reading: 📚🔖🤓
January 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
June 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join thousands of library supporters taking action nationwide.
Follow us and help defend libraries, books, and the freedom to read.
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April 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Follow us and help defend libraries, books, and the freedom to read.
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Follow us and help defend libraries, books, and the freedom to read.
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