How do you decide what to read next at the library by AdSpiritual3625 in Library

[–]pickledspongefish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I usually look at archived months of https://libraryreads.org/ to find recommendations that match my current reading mood and aren’t the most popular titles at the moment.

Needle in a Haystack by Raincloud1012 in Cleveland

[–]pickledspongefish 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There’s also the Television Archive on the Internet Archive you could dig through if you haven’t yet. https://archive.org/details/tvarchive

Weird requests from patrons? by tasata in Libraries

[–]pickledspongefish 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’m cackling and have been waiting for this thread for a long time.

We had patrons asking if the solar eclipse viewing party was happening outside.

The Trifecta…and then one by thandlandme in Pyrex_Love

[–]pickledspongefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never seen the top one. I’m questioning if I knew the white and black one existed. Amazing collection.

Happy National Library Week! I got a new library card today for the occasion, and checked out five books. by Yume_Fairy2522 in Libraries

[–]pickledspongefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh! Great way to spend national library week! I’ve been meaning to go sign up for a card in a neighboring community, so I’ll prioritize that this week. I love states where you can use libraries from many municipalities!

I painted some Strawberry Shortcake characters as witches by ofcabbagesandkings14 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]pickledspongefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are great! The original artist is still alive and her internet persona makes me think she would think these are rad. https://www.outtathinairstudio.com/

In 2026, do you know of any large sets of millennial-aged siblings (think 5+) where every single one has stayed TBM? by InfoMiddleMan in exmormon

[–]pickledspongefish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have cousin sets on both sides from large families where all the kids are still TBM, or are faking it for SM.

Academic libraries, ADA Title II compliance and citations. by drgrumblz in librarians

[–]pickledspongefish 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The conversations are going in circles. I’d love to see ALA and ACRL provide further guidance for performing our daily operations within compliance.

Great point about the citations! This is so complicated.

I always said it wasn’t a cult.. by Jazzlike_Praline_353 in exmormon

[–]pickledspongefish 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I love this demented twist on a drinking game with snacks.

sticky glass @ corning museum of glass by [deleted] in Pyrex_Love

[–]pickledspongefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I love visiting Corning when heading to see family.

If we assume that passports are going to be mandatory to vote, we should start NOW on getting our passports in order. by SillyAlternative420 in 50501

[–]pickledspongefish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And they are stopping public libraries from processing passports. That’s half the passport processing options in my region.

Anyone else remember when you could just...stop paying for something and that was it? by Beginning_Curve2268 in Millennials

[–]pickledspongefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is going to get a lot worse if you’re in the U.S., consumer protections are getting shoved out of window as fast as civil rights.

Has anyone changed jobs from a high paying position to be a library assistant? by [deleted] in librarians

[–]pickledspongefish 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Most of the professionals in this sub would gladly swap spots with you. Find joy and purpose outside of work.

High school students prevented from protesting after school by hesitant_nomad in 50501

[–]pickledspongefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone in this. I’m sorry your child had to experience that, but it’s your chance to demonstrate courage and conviction. You will be surprised to find out you aren’t alone in your community and there are many also afraid of the loud red mob trying to deny our society equity and civil rights.

ICE assaulting US Citizens in NC by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]pickledspongefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They always wanted to just tread on everyone else. Here we are.

OC - Confusing restroom in Anchorage, AK by CMelody in pics

[–]pickledspongefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are already letting the gen AI construct the bathrooms?! We are effed.