#RightToReadOhio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

2 days ago

Thirteen pubic libraries in Ohio that have levies on the May 5 primary ballot. They include: 7 new/additional levies, 6 renewals, & 1 renewal with an increase.

Let's vote early & often to support our libraries.

#supportyourlibrary #righttoreadohio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

1 week ago

Libraries change lives! 📚💙 Support your local library this Library Giving Day. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Donate now at LibraryGivingDay.org.

#LibraryGivingDay #SupportYourLibrary #RightToReadOhio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

1 week ago

Why We Must Remember Women Writers on International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day, PEN America is working to free women writers from the rising threats they face around the world.

Check out @penamerica.bsky.social 's eye-opening blog post about the number of women jailed for their words.

In 2024, the Freedom to Write Index counted 59 women imprisioned and 195 "at risk." Iran had the most women detained.

pen.org/we-must-reme...

#penamerica #womenwriters #righttoreadohio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Tell your rep you oppose HR 7661 that would withhold promised funding from school libraries so materials would reflect a specific ideology.

Take action on the Unite Against Book Bans website: bit.ly/4rXdXyG

#UniteAgainstBookBans #ProtectSchoolLibraries #OpposeHR7661 #RightToReadOhio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Congrats to the Ohio Library Council for showing up for #OhioLibraryDay in Columbus!

They shared info about library services & their survey about how much Ohioans love their libraries.

#OhioLibraryCouncil #LoveYourLibrary #OhioLibraries #RightToReadOhio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Kelly Jensen with @bookriot.bsky.social explained what's happened with Institute of Museum & Library Services under the current administation. And encouraged us to continue to defend the IMLS & its projects.

bookriot.com/the-enshitti...

#IMLS #ProtectOurLibraries #LoveYourLibrary #RightToReadOhio

Right to Read Ohio

@righttoreadohio.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Let's show up for our Ohio libraries!

Our 200+ public library systems need your help to continue providing services.

Contact Senators John Husted and Bernie Moreno to tell them to protect libary funding.

#ForOurLibraries #ShowUpForLibraries #ProtectLibraryFunding #RightToReadOhio