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intothestacks
Into the Stacks
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A blog about libraries, librarianship, and other library-related things for any and all library lovers out there.
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intothestacks · 7 hours ago
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love the library. there's no risk. you can take out a book and go "wow this sucks" and just give it back. and when you do that you're still making the library's Number Go Up so you'll be able to roll the dice on even more books. all for the low low price of free/you already paid for it with your tax money so you might as well use it
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intothestacks · 10 hours ago
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What's going on in my province regarding book bans
If you’re not Canadian, or even if you are but you’re not Albertan, you may not have heard about what’s going on in my province. 
A little while ago, the far-right government in power announced they were opening a survey from  May 26 to June 6, 2025 for citizens to give their opinions on the creation of a standardized school library policy on what kinds of materials should be allowed at what ages, with a focus on “sexually explicit” material. This decision was entirely out of the blue and there was no input of any librarians or educators in the formulation of the survey, let alone whether standardization of such policies would be best practice.
The Alberta Teacher’s Association spoke against it.
Librarians spoke against it.
Parents spoke up against it.
The questions were vague and biased (I took the survey myself, so I’m speaking from experience as well as from discussing the topic with the fellow librarians in my district), and even then, 49% of the people who responded were against the creation of such a policy, with 61% of all respondents said they have never been concerned about a school library book being inappropriate due to sexually explicit content.
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51% of people said they thought education professionals should be in charge of deciding what materials are appropriate:
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It didn’t matter. 
The government announced it would be going ahead with the creation of the policy anyways (which you can read in full here – be aware that their definitions are, ironically, very sexually explicit).
It’s worth noting that religious materials featuring explicit sexual material are exempt from the rules.
"Kids can still be taught, for instance, the remarkable section of Ezekiel that describes a woman whose lovers had genitals like donkeys and emissions like horses."
Oh, and there's also this:
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intothestacks · 13 hours ago
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Two posters I made for the Grade 5 unit on body systems
The Respiratory System
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The Digestive System
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intothestacks · 18 hours ago
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@beautypasseslikeadream Aaah! Thanks for the catch!
I made a poster for my Grade 4 teachers for their Social Studies unit on early Canada
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If you'd like to download printable versions of this, let me know via reblog and I can pass you the link. :)
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intothestacks · 18 hours ago
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I made a poster for my Grade 4 teachers for their Social Studies unit on early Canada
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If you'd like to download printable versions of this, let me know via reblog and I can pass you the link. :)
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intothestacks · 20 hours ago
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Do you guys remember when everything was awesome
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intothestacks · 21 hours ago
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intothestacks · 24 hours ago
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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Developing a third... fourth??? extremely painful neurological disorder over the last three years (finally diagnosed last year) has really killed any desire I have to apologize for being a slow author.
Unfortunately, my body is damaged beyond repair, and I cannot keep to a schedule like a healthy person, so we'll just have to get there when we get there.
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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Mushrooms Know: Wisdom From Our Friends the Fungi - Canada
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Mushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is a reason to celebrate—and staying connected is key. Sara Gillingham’s lively art and Kallie George’s charming text captures the wondrous world of mushrooms, and everything we can learn from it.
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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not gonna lie, whenever i read a paper on the iliad or odyssey where the author consistently refers to "the poet" instead of "Homer" i'm immediately more receptive. like mm-hmm i'm picking up what you're putting down
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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@mememuseumofhistory Oh, don't worry, I'm not.
This post was made for the Bon Accord Public Library blog that I run as a volunteer, so the intended audience are adults. :)
Ye Olde Recipe Books: Part 1 of 2
Have you ever wondered how different food might have been like in the past? 
The OG version of lasagna, for example, didn’t have tomatoes since they’re a vegetable from the Americas. But it did have… nutmeg?! And what exactly was kykeon, a popular drink in Ancient Greece mentioned in various texts? 
The following books contain recipes you can make to try out historical dishes without having to dig through old recipe books yourself. 
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Tasting History by Max Miller – A cookbook with recipes dating as far back as 1740 BCE. The author also has a YouTube channel where he makes even more historical recipes, and a website that has further resources for those interested in cooking historical meals.
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis – Tried and tested recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s. B. Dylan Hollis also has a youtube channel where he tries foods from vintage cookbooks… and whether the result is tasty will vary. (Note: Some of his jokes on his channel as he cooks are not kid-friendly).
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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Ye Olde Recipe Books: Part 1 of 2
Have you ever wondered how different food might have been like in the past? 
The OG version of lasagna, for example, didn’t have tomatoes since they’re a vegetable from the Americas. But it did have… nutmeg?! And what exactly was kykeon, a popular drink in Ancient Greece mentioned in various texts? 
The following books contain recipes you can make to try out historical dishes without having to dig through old recipe books yourself. 
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Tasting History by Max Miller – A cookbook with recipes dating as far back as 1740 BCE. The author also has a YouTube channel where he makes even more historical recipes, and a website that has further resources for those interested in cooking historical meals.
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis – Tried and tested recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s. B. Dylan Hollis also has a youtube channel where he tries foods from vintage cookbooks… and whether the result is tasty will vary. (Note: Some of his jokes on his channel as he cooks are not kid-friendly).
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intothestacks · 2 days ago
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Yes.. 400.. it's only 400…
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intothestacks · 3 days ago
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relatable.
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#mood
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intothestacks · 3 days ago
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intothestacks · 3 days ago
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Bad Kitty and Junie B. Jones??? Really??
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We just updated the banned and challenged books display in our Children's Room!
If you'd like to learn about banned and challenged books, visit:
Protect the Freedom to Read at NYPL
Banned & Challenged Books (American Library Association)
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