#librariesofinstagram
For International Polar Bear Day we present this bear embroidered in silk, made in Japan around 1900. One of many fascinating illustrations in Ice Bear: The Cultural History of an Arctic Icon (2017).
#polarbear #polarbearday #bear #arctic #books #library #bookstagram #librariesofinstagram (at Harvard Yard)
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Some wild float designs for the New Orleans Carnival. We would have loved to have seen these in person. Happy Mardi Gras everyone!
From: Mardi Gras Treasures: Float Designs of the Golden Age (2001)
#mardigras #mardigras2020 #neworleans #carnival #fattuesday #books #library #librariesofinstagram #bookstagram (at Harvard Yard)
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The photographer managed to capture this cat in a human-like pose, standing underneath a sawhorse on Feline Friday.
From: The Photographed Cat (2013)
#cats #gatos #catsofinstagram #kat #katt #neko #猫 #ネコ #고양r이 #feline #кошка #felinefriday #books #library #librariesofinstagram
(at Harvard Yard)
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If April showers bring May flowers what do February showers bring? Mid-winter depression? Hopefully not, but here are some cheerful flowers to lift the mood on a dreary Monday in Cambridge.
From: Indigenous Flowers of the Hawaiian Islands (1885)
#flowers #flowerstagram #bookstagram #books #library #librariesofinstagram #violet #wildviolet #wildviolets (at Harvard Yard)
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A beautiful #finebinding of Poetical Works of Robert Browning from the #lisabaskincoll. The binding was done by Zaehndorf’s of London for the Royal School of Art Needlework. The binding is hand- painted #vellum over stiff board that includes vine and flower motifs and the initials RB. #specialcollections #librariesofinstagram #bookbinding
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This engraving sure makes us feel a little closer to Halloween! It comes from the 1725 edition of “Todten-Tantz,” or Dance of Death. A common allegory in Christian Europe, the Dance of Death was meant to serve as a reminder that death comes for all people, no matter their social rank, age, or devoutness. The engravings in this book were originally made by Matthaeus Merian in the early 1600s, and each one depicts death leading off a different type of person, including a pope, a king, a merchant, a heathen, and a painter. Death with the Abbess is shown here. [N7720 .M47 1725] #SpineTingling #rubensteinlib #iglibraries #librariesofinstagram #rarebooks #danceofdeath
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The Atlanta Lesbian Feminist Alliance (ALFA) Archives and Periodicals Collection provide rich insight into feminist and lesbian activism from the 1970s to the early 1990s, particularly in the American Southeast. The Rubenstein Library holds ALFA’s organizational records as well as the hundreds of grassroots newsletters and journals they collected from other lesbian, feminist, and activist groups. Shown here is Atalanta, ALFA’s own self-produced monthly newsletter. #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbthistorymonth #lgbthistory #lgbtqhistory #rubensteinlib #iglibraries #librariesofinstagram (at David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
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From the Lightning Brown Papers, a polaroid of Joe Herzenberg, who became the first openly-gay elected official in the South when he was elected to the Chapel Hill City Council in 1987. Both Brown and Herzenberg dedicated their political careers to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and representation in the South. #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbthistory #rubensteinlib #iglibraries #librariesofinstagram (at David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
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For this week’s #historicalhappyhour we are going WAY back. This is Neo-Sumerian cuneiform clay tablet from the 21st c. B.C.E. It utilizes the Umma calendar, a city in modern day Iraq. This tablet is actually serves to document the receipt of a delivery of beer. Can you imagine your happy hour receipt this evening lasting another four thousand years? #iglibraries #librariesofinstagram #cuneiform #beer #happyhour
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Loving these endpapers from a 1931 Nancy Drew mystery, “The Secret of Red Gate Farm.” [PS3537.T817 S437 1931] #endpapers #mystery #nancydrew #librariesofinstagram (at David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
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Q: What’s a sequel that you can’t wait to get your hands on??
Happy Sunday, Bookworms! Are there any upcoming sequels that you can’t wait to get your hands on? One that I am SO excited for is *Chain of Iron* by Cassandra Clare! (Does a third book in a series count as a sequel? ) The book was originally supposed to release earlier this year, but then it got pushed to later this year, which made me super bummed. It’s definitely my most anticipated read for 2022. ☺️ What about you guys? What’s a sequel that you’re excited for?
#AlltheBooksApr22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingApr22
#ReadingintheWeb
#cassandraclare #shadowhunters #theinferaldevices #thelasthours #bookesries #bookstack #shelfie #shelfiesunday #bookshelf #bookshelves #mylibrary #librariesofinstagram #bookstagram #reading #books #bookcollection #weekendreading #weekendvibes #bookcommunity #cozyreading #cozyvibes #ilovebooks #yabooks #booksaremagic #booksofig #igreads
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Have you purchased any new books or bookish things recently? If so, what did you get?
Happy Sunday, Bookworms! Have you added any new books or bookish things to your collection recently? I absolutely LOVE talking about new books with you guys, and I’m always curious to see what everyone is into at the moment. I shared a stack of books on Friday that I recently purchased, but I haven’t really purchased much more this month, which is interesting. Maybe it’s just a slow month for me? I know I will definitely make up for it in May with all the awesome new releases that will be coming out. I can’t wait! What new books or bookish things have you purchased recently??
#AlltheBooksApr22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingApr22
#ReadingintheWeb
#shelfiesunday #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelfie #shelfie #mylibrary #librariesofinstagram #bookcollection #bookcart #bookstack #reading #books #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksaremagic #ilovebooks #yabooks #cozyreading #cozyvibes #ilovereading #bookcommunity #booksofig #igreads #funkopop #weekendvibes #weekendreading
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Do you have a library card?? If so, how often do you use it??
Happy Tuesday, Bookworms! Did you know that this week is National Library Week?? It is! Even though I have my own little library, I still use the library a LOT, and am a member at a few different ones in my area. They are ALL Amazing! I don’t visit much in person lately, but I do check out their online content all the time. (Seriously, ALL the time.) They are so great, and so appreciated! I love the library so much. Do you guys ever use the library??
#AlltheBooksApr22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingApr22
#ReadingintheWeb
#library #libraryappreciation #nationallibraryweek #librarylove #librariesofinstagram #bookshelf #bookshelves #shelfie #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #allthebooks #yabooks #bookstack #bookpile #funkopops #bookdragon #bookcommunity #bookobsessed #bookcollection #readmore #books #reading #ilovebooks
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How many books do you own?? Or, how do you like to organize your bookshelves??
Happy Sunday, Bookworms! Do you know how many books you own? Last time I counted, (and that was sometime last year), I own well over 1,000 books. I’ve added a lot more since then as well. As you can see above, the stacks and stacks of books are getting a little out of control. But, I am planning to do an unhaul soon and I will hopefully have a few boxes worth to send to donations. And I try to organize my shelves by genre and author, but it doesn’t always work out the way I want it to. What about you guys? Do you know how many books you own? And how do you organize your shelves?
#AlltheBooksMay22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingMay22
#ReadingintheWeb
#shelfiesunday #bookshelves #bookshelf #bookshelfie #shelfie #librariesofinstagram #mylibrary #bookcollection #bookcart #bookstack #reading #books #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #ilovebooks #yabooks #romancebooks #cozyreading #cozyvibes #bookcommunity #weekendvibes #weekendreading #funkopop #booksaremagic #bookobsessed #bookdragon
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Who are some of your favorite fictional moms??
Happy Sunday, Bookworms! And Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas as well!
Do you have any favorite fictional moms? I love Tessa Gray, who is also one of my most favorite characters ever. She’s such a great mom in The Last Hours series. Who are your favorite moms??
#AlltheBooksMay22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingMay22
#ReadingintheWeb
#mothersday #shelfiesunday #bookshelves #bookshelf #bookshelfie #shelfie #librariesofinstagram #mylibrary #bookcollection #bookcart #bookstack #reading #books #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #ilovebooks #yabooks #romancebooks #cozyreading #cozyvibes #ilovereading #bookcommunity #weekendvibes #weekendreading #booksofig #igreads
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What books are you hoping to read in May??
Happy first day of May, Bookworms! Are you guys ready for a brand new month of reading? May is going to be a great month for new releases! I have quite a few of them on my reading list for this month. And there are just SO many others books that I want to read this month as well, I’m having a hard time picking which to go with. Part of me wants to do a Cozy Murder Mystery May theme, but I also want to read all the new romance I got recently, and catch up on my TBR from previous months, and read the books I started but haven’t finished, AND read all the new releases … I definitely have way too many options. I am for sure starting my yearly reread of *The Remnant Chronicles* this month and I am SOOOO excited to get back to one of my most favorite worlds! Swipe above to see it and a few of the other books I’m for sure hoping to read this month. Anyways … What about you guys? What are you excited to read this month??
And a new month means a new book challenge! Swipe above to grab the May Challenge graphic, and I hope you’ll join me for another month of fun! I’m definitely going to try to do a better job with my socials this month! Sorry I’ve been MIA lately!
#AlltheBooksMay22
#MyFictionalMusings
#CourtofReadingMay22
#ReadingintheWeb
#tbr #toberead #books #reading #shelfie #shelfiesunday #read #yabooks #romancebooks #bookstack #bookcommunity #booknerd #bookshelves #mylibrary #librariesofinstagram #bookstagram #bookcollection #fiction #weekendvibes #cozyreading #cozyvibes #ilovebooks #booksaremagic #becauseofreading #igreads #booksofinstagram
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Today across Brooklyn and beyond, we gather together to honor #Juneteenth. #blacklivesmatter #blackhistory
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#librariesofinstagram #librariesareforeveryone #brooklyn #brooklynpubliclibrary (at Brooklyn, New York)
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Today is #LibraryWorkersDay & we want to thank our staff for what they do every day, but particularly for the work they’ve done since our closure. They have continued to provide valuable programming & support their communities during these uncertain times. Thank you!
#librarylife #brooklynpubliclibrary #nationallibraryweek #librariesofinstagram #librariansofinstagram #brooklynlibrary #nyc #summerreading #libraries #bookstagram #reading #libraryworkers (at Brooklyn, New York)
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While our physical libraries are closed, you can still interact with your favorite library online! Join us for virtual programming including storylines, book clubs, D&D, and more! #linkinbio #covid19 #covidlibrary #librarylife #librariesofinstagram #librariansofinstagram #nyc #covid19nyc #brooklyn #brooklynpubliclibrary #brooklynlibrary (at Brooklyn, New York)
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Today is #librarylobbyday! Hundreds of New York library staff have made the trip to Albany to talk to officials about the vital role we play in our communities! Let us know in the comments what you love about the library and the role it’s played in your life!
#librarylife #library #librariesofinstagram #nyla #lobbyday #brooklyn #brooklynpubliclibrary #brooklynlibrary #advocate (at Albany State Capitol)
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Today, we packed 300 backpacks today for children 2-18 who are here in NY unaccompanied or who have been separated from their families. The bags were packed with school and art supplies, and age appropriate reading materials in Spanish. Thanks to our partner legal organizations, including @maketheroadny, #SafePassagesProject, @supportkind, and @door_nyc, for helping us distribute the bags.
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#librariesofinstagram #librarylife #libros #books #reading #earlyliteracy #everyoneiswelcomehere #peoplearenotillegal #migrantchildrenarechildren
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Whether you need a study break after school or just looking for a little friendly competition, celebrate #nationalvideogameday with us!
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#videogames #gamer #gamerlife #teengamer #videogame #fortnite #halo #madden20 #leagueoflegends #wiisports #fifa #nba2k20 #nba2k19 #librarylife #forbrooklyn #librariesofinstagram #library #brooklyn #brooklynpubliclibrary #teentechtime
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No, we didn’t bake him a special cake like Hagrid did, but we’re wishing #HarryPotter a #HappyBirthday all the same!
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#HarryPottersBirthday #HarryPotterBirthday #HappyBirthdayHarryPotter #theboywholived #jkrowling #bibliophile #hogwarts #reading #books #librarylife #librariesofinstagram #brooklyn #publiclibrary #library (at Brooklyn, New York)
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Our midweek #motivation is definitely our HSE graduates. We celebrated their achievements a few weeks ago and we’re so proud of our 2019 class.
#librarylife #librariesofinstagram #hse #diploma #graduation #classof2019 #highschoolequivalency #adulteducation #adultliteracy #literacy #education
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