Public Library Talk

Everything about public libraries, politics and public initiatives, open access, programming, as well as manga and graphic novels.

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“I solemnly swear…”

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Starbucks, too, y’all…

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I often wonder what books do after the library closes!

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Temple of Edfu

Stone columns decorated with hieroglyphs in the court of offerings at the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

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Hathoric columns

Columns with image of Hathor, goddess of love, beauty, motherhood and joy. Temple of Hathor at Dendera.

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on international women’s day don’t forget the day was started by jewish socialist women & immigrants striking against unfair labour conditions and the first marches that began the international women’s day movement were organized by socialists as well. it isn’t just some uwu solidarity good feel day, it is explicitly a day to talk about labour, to show solidarity with working class women, to strike back against capitalism, and if your women’s day organizing leaves behind women of colour, immigrants & jewish women, focuses on how women should “lean in” & acquire corporate power over others, you’re fucking up bad.

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Statue of Khnum

Seated statue of the Ram-headed god Khnum (quartzite), he was thought to be the creator of the bodies of human children, which he made at a potter’s wheel, from clay, and placed in their mothers’ uteruses. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, ca. 1391-1353 BC. Now in the Louvre.

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THANK you to the women who made (ancient) history; to those whose achievements went unsung; to the female archaeologists and historians who worked tirelessly to reveal the fascinating lives of these women; and to all our amazing female followers. Happy International Women’s Day!

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Van Gogh & Goodies (Mannington)⁣ Spring Flower Art! Join Carol at the Mannington Public Library to paint a mix of beautiful Pine Cone Flowers on March 11, at 5:30 pm.⁣ ⁣ #mymarionwv #manningtonwv #crafts #handmade #DIY #wemakecollective #yarofmaking #makersmovement #feelingcrafty #handmadewithlove #ooak #handicraft #crafting #wvartist #makersgonnamake #librariesofinstagram⁣ https://www.instagram.com/mcpls/p/Buv_nGXgu72/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wpdoiddzz0m8

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Daring To Ride A Bike And 5 Other Ways Women Are Changing The World

For International Women's Day, we're spotlighting women and movements that have made an impact around the globe.

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We may have done this once or twice! 😅 ・・・ #NewBook #WhatToRead #BookLover #itsfunnybecauseitstrue #Repost @sarahandersencomics (at Pflugerville Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/ButhNsslLIL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mj28ud3k16g

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Who doesn’t love being swept away? 

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When people say that the movie is better than the book

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Did you need something? I’m sorry, I was reading...

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This is definitely how we all feel when we show up at the library.

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The public library is where place and possibility meet.

Stuart Dybek

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Cool display at Champaign Public Library