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#Missouri: #JoplinMO #PublicLibrary Shares Spring Ideas of Books and Things
by: Wendi Douglas
Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 04:41 PM CDT
"SPRING" LIBRARY RESOURCES - Cleaning/Organizing, Gardening & Donating!
SPRING CLEANING
"With Spring around the corner, Joplin Public Library can help you get your home and garden prepped for the new season!
"Spring is the time to tackle the cleaning and repairing you've put off all winter. Check out a book on decluttering, a complete guide to cleaning the whole house, or handy hints on storage, repairs, and maintenance.
"Need a tool for spring cleaning? Check out the #LibraryOfThings for a professional carpet cleaner, a household tool kit, or a dryer vent cleaning system.
"Just need something to listen to while you clean? Libby and hoopla have great audiobooks you can stream from your devices!
SPRING GARDENING
"If you have a garden you want to get ready for Spring, you'll want to be certain to use Library resources as well!
"The annual plant swap on March 29 is a great place to meet fellow plant lovers and get new plants, cuttings, and seeds!
"Browse the book selection for instructions on vegetable gardening, flower gardening and more. If you're more of a visual learning, stream Great Courses How to Grow Anything on Kanopy using your JPL card!
"Just dipping your toes into gardening? Check out our gardening set from the Library of Things and try before you buy!
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
"Also, if you`re decluttering and wondering where to go with your gently used books, movies, and magazines. Bring them to the Library.
"The Joplin Public Library accepts donations of GENTLY USED books, DVDs, CDs and recent issues of popular magazines. As part of their volunteer duties, Friends of the Joplin Public Library manage the donated items and the sale shelf. Funds raised will help to support the Friends in their mission of enhancing and supporting the Library. They would love to have your items to sell."
For details: Joplin Public Library | www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/
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If you know a #SeniorCitizen in your neighborhood, you should talk to them about having hard copies of their important #SocialSecurity documents. And you should help them get copies if you're able and if they're willing to trust you to help them.
Or send them to the local public library for help. If it's a decent #PublicLibrary then the staff might have the time and skills to help them.
A local #SeniorCenter might also be able to help.
Good luck out there and stay frosty.
I’ve heard good things about this, and like Gigspanner’s Saltlines album, so don’t mind waiting for the library audiobook (and like not giving money to some big company for it!) though it is likely to be about six months…
There's no #censorship in Merikkka!,
I had to use bridges to connect to #tor at the local #ProgLibs California #PublicLibraries to update my #Tails install
#publiclibrary
What a cool library! I had no idea this even existed in Vermont/Canada and I am mad Amerikkka is ruining it.
https://www.nhpr.org/2025-03-21/locals-decry-plan-limit-canadian-access-haskell-library-border
#BurlingtonVT #PublicLibrary restarts #PlantExchange program
by EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER, Mar 13, 2025
BURLINGTON — "The Burlington Public Library brought back this week its popular plant exchange program.
The Plant/#SeedSwap program uses a shelf within the library that holds a variety of #seeds, starts and #propagations."
Source:
https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/burlington-public-library-restarts-plant-exchange-program/article_33dedc12-ff9a-11ef-a11a-9b4ec2643a9f.html
#LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #PlantSwap #Vermont #SolarPunkSunday
Associated Press: "IMLS was established in 1996 by a Republican-led Congress and has a mission to “advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development.” The institute combined the services of previous government agencies, including the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science and the Institute of Museum Services.
"It distributes thousands of grants nationwide, totaling in recent years to more than $200 million annually."
So the people wielding the chainsaws in Washington DC seem to think that nobody will miss the #IMLS. Such a piddly amount of money!
Maybe they don't read. Or watch video. Or have young children. Or do research. Or want to see historical photos and newspapers. Or visit museums. Or read.
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AP News · What's happening with the Institute of Museum and Library Services?
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We have them at the newly remodelled Main branch of the #Tacoma #PublicLibrary & they're great!
Private stalls, open plan sink area
Casual Toronto Public Library activities: get help with your taxes, learn about historical resistance to American annexation threats.
#Alabama: #Tuscaloosa #PublicLibrary to host second #RepairCafe
by Allen Smith Mar 2, 2025
"Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair Cafe
"Do you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?
"Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting its second Repair Cafe on March 22 from noon to 3 p.m.
"Volunteers will have stations for different categories of items and will also be there to teach attendees how to repair some items themselves.
"Organizers are also hoping to save space in local landfills."
Source:
https://www.wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-public-library-to-host-2nd-repair-cafe/article_c31c1184-f7ec-11ef-b01b-2f32ceacc456.html
#RepairCafesAlabama #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #FixIt
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#Texas: #GreenThumbs, #BookWorms team to create free seed library at #LongviewPublicLibrary
by Jordan Green Mar 6, 2025
"Something seedy is happening at the #Longview #PublicLibrary.
"The Gregg County Master Gardeners Association has partnered with library to create the #SproutAndShare #SeedLibrary, which will allow novice and experienced gardeners alike to pick up free seeds to plant in their own gardens.
The library and gardening association will host a grand opening and educational event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday [yesterday].
"A member of the association sprouted the idea for the seed library, according to Shaniqua Davis, agent for the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Gregg County. The seed library will be open to the public during the library’s operating hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"Leah Shreves, technical services supervisor for the Longview Public Library, said the seed library will help people learn to produce their own food, whether they live in a home or in an apartment.
"'It’s a way to kind of try and help provide fresh and healthy foods that people can grow on their own to decrease their grocery bill and could also be a relaxing and rewarding hobby,' Shreves said.
"'We’re wanting to give back to the community and give them options and learn that they can grow their own food.'
"The library will have 16 varieties of plant seeds to start with, ranging from green beans and snap peas to watermelon and flower seeds. More than 800 seed packets will be stocked in the library when it opens. Patrons can pick up seven packets per visit. Each packet will have a QR code on it that people can scan, directing them to more information about the plant.
"Master gardeners association members plan to offer at least one educational class per quarter that will be free to the public, Shreves said. During Saturday’s grand opening, gardeners will discuss some of the basics of gardening.
"The library is at 222 W. Cotton St. For more information, call (903) 237-1350."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/91Eav#selection-3227.0-3236.8
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedBanks #SeedLibrary #LongviewTexas #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening #CommunityAgriculture #SeedSharing #FoodSecurity
My old haunt! #Massachusetts: #Newburyport #PublicLibrary starting #SeedLibrary
Updated Feb 16, 2025
NEWBURYPORT — "Starting on March 17, the Newburyport Public Library will have a new seed library on the second floor of the library next to the computer area. Browse the library’s collection of seeds including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and many more. All visitors are eligible to take out up to 10 packages of seeds per week and no library card is required. For full details on how to use the seed library, please check the seed library binder that will be located on top of the drawers. Have some extra seeds you would like to share? The seed library will be accepting seed donations starting on March 10. Ask staff for details. Contact the library for more details or any questions you may have. The library is located at 94 State St., Newburyport. Visit newburyportpl.org for more information."
Original article:
https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/newburyport-public-library-starting-seed-library/article_23661f62-eaf0-11ef-9b18-932b1b52efdc.html
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/zqO5g
#SeedLibrary #NewburyportMA #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening
Hey, this is neat. We have #RepairCafe locations in NJ!
World: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/
NJ: https://www.repaircafegs.org/
as well as many of the county libraries, they host pop-up events.
#NewJersey #PublicLibrary #FixYaShit
RepaircafeRepair Café - Fix Your Broken ItemsRepair Café is here to help you fix your broken items. Join our community of skilled volunteers and get your belongings repaired in a sustainable way.
At Queens Library (our awesome local public library) - collection of old prom and formal wear to donate to students.
queenslibrary.orgProm x QPL: Donate Your Formal Wear Today! | Queens Public LibraryDo you have an old prom dress, tuxedo, or other formal wear taking up space in your closet? Please donate your formal wear for the 2nd annual Queens Public Library Prom Attire Collection and Giveaway Event! Your donation will help make prom a fun, fabulous, and memorable experience for the QPL Teens in your community. You can donate new or gently used dresses, tuxedos, shoes, bags, and jewelry from March 3 through March 28 at these 14 QPL locations, during our regular hours of service:
A lovely adaptation of #CarloCollodi's #Pinokkio #Pinocchio by #ImmeDros with beautiful, almost psychedelic, illustrations by #CarllCneut.
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I love public libraries so much.
While I like that the bicycle parking says "Library", still not a fan of "wheelbender" racks.
