Han Kane

Flybrarian. Youth services, public libraries. Iowa alum. Zines, comics, movies, music, bicycles. She/they. Opinions mine.

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

"There are times, Mr. Spock, when I think I should have been a librarian." -- Captain James T. Kirk

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Howdy folks, I'm mostly on Bluesky these days. If we're mutuals and would like a code, let me know!

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Anyway if you need me I will be verklempt about gaming

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

...gave him something to look forward to, and helped him make friends and get out of his shell (he was so shy when I met him, I am so proud of the Cyrus he became). Thank you for giving us the platform for this incredible experience. <3

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

@john_harper I hope this is okay to share - I just finished running Lady Blackbird for a group of teens. I'm a youth librarian, and they've been coming in to play for two hours, every other week, all summer. Only one had any RPG experience, and we had a blast.

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

I met all of them the first day they showed up. Two of the six knew each other from real life. They've all exchanged numbers and are friends outside the library now. One of their moms came to me very emotional, saying she's been worried about her kiddo, but our sessions...

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

@meredithkhd Cuter AND pleasant to smell!

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

@meredithkhd I hate the idea of fence maintenance but I hope my new neighbors are not similarly insulted by my attempts to grow a row of lilac bushes for privacy 🤣

[Carnegie-Stout PL @CarnegieStout]

We had a great visit with @ALALibrary President @edrabinski and @IowaLA President @GeometricRabbit last week! @CarnegieStout Director Nick Rossman and @dubcolib Director Amanda Vasquez took them on a tour of the library and for a ride on the Fourth Street Elevator.

#Dubuque

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Who all is at @Play_Make_Learn this week? Let's get lunch!

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

@zoobeanreads Hi! My library is having trouble getting Beanstack to load. We've refreshed, cleared the cache, tried multiple browsers and machines, with no luck. Any advice?

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Just take a look at the book cover and blurb and then remind yourself it was written by a white man. If that doesn't convince you, search up his name - lots of horror stories.

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Calling all comics librarians! https://t.co/zOfVQODT1d

[Seven Stories Press @7StoriesPress]

Long live the freedom to read.

Love,
Seven Stories Press

[Kyle K. Courtney @KyleKCourtney]

BREAKING: #HachettevIA Publisher's Summary Judgement motion granted. @internetarchive's motion denied. Ugh. More to come. #libraries #fairuse #ControlledDigitalLending #CDL #licesning Full text here: https://t.co/xcjj9qORnu

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

Never forget that transphobia negatively impacts cis women.

[The Associated Press @AP]

Track and field has banned transgender athletes from international competition and adopted new rules that could keep Caster Semenya from competing. https://t.co/6AeUmPw0tO

[FDL Library @FDLPL]

Did you know we have a die-cut machine? It's free to use and available whenever the library is open. Find the machine and many die cuts in the Cindy Casetta Barden Teachers' Resource Center. No need to be a teacher to use the machine, or to borrow the kits in the resource center.

[Han Kane @TheHMKane]

"What's the hardest part about being a librarian"

Baker and Taylor constantly being down. No contest.

[. @AwoDeee]

My annual post on new Black books to anticipate this year is live ✨

102 new African, African-American, Black-Brit & Caribbean books ✨

Enjoy! 👇🏿

https://t.co/6rSe9jnVVo