Tag Archives: Public libraries

Defending Libraries And Museums Matters

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When politicians come after public libraries it gets my dander up. Libraries have become part of who I am and without them we would all be something less. The administration, which doesn’t give a fig about me and what I … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Say To Hell With Public Libraries

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE: My state senator Janice Weiner said the bill’s author, Sen Jesse Green pulled the bill. She expects it will return in another form, still bad. You can write to  Jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov and to other members of the subcommittee – Senators  … Continue reading →

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Libraries Are Essential To Democracy

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Nicholas Johnson was a Presidential Advisor, White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services, 1979.  Follow Nicholas Johnson on Facebook, Twitter  and his blog fromdc2iowa.blogspot.com/ Live Through All Time Or Die by Nicholas Johnson  At least some Americans may be … Continue reading →

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