John Schaffer
@JFSchaffer
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Joined May 2010
Tis' the season for gifting books!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Curbside Larry & Judge Hidalgo have the scoop! Stop by your local Friends of the Library bookstore for amazing deals on gently used books: https://t.co/nkWchM6UTF Support your @harriscountypl libraries, find treasures, and be weary - you may
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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!
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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!
Today Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the HCPL's Barbara Bush Library Branch in Spring, to celebrate "National Friends of Libraries Week" with some of the Harris County Friends of Library (HCFOL) volunteers. HCFOL is made up of dedicated members who support and promote library
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𝗙𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝗢𝗠: Did you know Harris County officially designated @harriscountypl as a "Book Sanctuary," a safe space for endangered books.
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Found Kittens: What I Did and What I Learned - Harris County Public Library https://t.co/qE0XzLChA6 via @harriscountypl #tnr #kittens #nokill #spca
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From trapped in the wall to no-kill shelter: my story of rescuing kittens and using the TNR process for their safety and well-being.…
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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:
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Working with members of the League of Women Voters of Houston, Harris County Public Library has created digital editions of the LWV…
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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
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Harris County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday for the Harris...
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"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
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If you live in Texas, you are at the epicenter of efforts to scrub library shelves of books that do not conform to a very narrow worldview,…
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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
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This is what happens when librarians are allowed to name things 😂
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Was anyone else shocked when Barack Obama showed up? 😮 https://t.co/X2VC29pzWx
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The former President joins Curbside Larry to promote the HCPL's new Library for All initiative
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"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
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HCPL teams with HCPL to the Obama Foundation for a social media campaign in support of public libraries’ efforts to safeguard intellectual…
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The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books.
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The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books.
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The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books.
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The former president has filmed clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books.
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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
Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and
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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.
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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
I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action:
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Time to pick a book to read!
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
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