John Schaffer

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

Tis' the season for gifting books!

[Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo @HarrisCoJudge]

Need a little nudge to get to the polls for early voting? Well, Judge Hidalgo and @harriscountypl “Curbside Larry” are here to give you the dose of inspiration you need to go and cast your vote this election season!

Remember, your voice and your vote count!

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

Thank you Judge Hidalgo for showing up and out to celebrate the Harris County Friends of the Library with us for National Friends of the Library week!

[HOUmanitarian ™ @HOUmanitarian]

𝗙𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝗢𝗠: Did you know Harris County officially designated @harriscountypl as a "Book Sanctuary," a safe space for endangered books.

[John Schaffer @JFSchaffer]

Found Kittens: What I Did and What I Learned - Harris County Public Library https://t.co/qE0XzLChA6 via @harriscountypl #tnr #kittens #nokill #spca

[John Schaffer @JFSchaffer]

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[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

For the first time, the free nonpartisan Voter Guides will be available in eBook and Audiobook Formats through the library’s Libby App in both English and Spanish!

Find out more info here: https://t.co/Wh0wLaLY3f

[Lina Hidalgo @LinaHidalgoTX]

The next generation deserves the freedom to seek the wisdom, imagination, and knowledge contained in books. That’s why my office sponsored a resolution declaring Harris County Public Library a book sanctuary.

https://t.co/fCMuzV7No3

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

"Attempts to ban books in public libraries increased by 20% over last year's total in the first eight months of 2023."

Read HCPL Blogger David's newest blog to learn why Banned Book Week 2023 is so important.

https://t.co/o5FxKflJzQ

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

Have you ever wondered how a book gets to you? It may seem like magic, but a book passes through many hands before it gets to you. This month, HCPL follows the journey of a book getting from one borrower to another.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://t.co/TEJirEq1SY

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

This is what happens when librarians are allowed to name things 😂

[Chron @chron]

Was anyone else shocked when Barack Obama showed up? 😮
https://t.co/X2VC29pzWx

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

"As a librarian, when the @ALALibrary (ALA)—the largest, oldest, and most influential organization of its kind in the world—calls, you answer. When ALA is calling on behalf of a former President of the United States, you sit up a little straighter."

https://t.co/zXMWfhe3nn

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books. https://t.co/ZtHaYk5R9G

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

Surprise 👀 @ObamaFoundation

https://t.co/sGJciPeJIl

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books. https://t.co/9tyPr0RO7U

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Thank you to President @BarackObama for supporting libraries and the freedom to read. And thank you to all library workers on the front lines "fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone."
#UniteAgainstBookBans

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Here’s the advice I shared with Malia about what progress looks like – and the work we can do right now to make a difference.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.

[John Schaffer @JFSchaffer]

Time to pick a book to read!

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

GULF COAST READS IS BACK!

It's time to vote for which book you want as your Gulf Coast Reads book pick for this year!

Follow the link and let your voice be heard! https://t.co/GkiG4uVftc