Roller Derby Buttvertisement for Libraries
Ah, two of my favorite things (women's roller derby and library advocacy), coming together! ...
Radical Reference NYC Skillshare: Tenants' Resources
Radical Reference's inaugural skillshare in cooperation with InterActivist Network is this Sunday from 4-6 on the 3rd floor of ABC No Rio. ...
The History of Radical Resistance on the LES
Since this is the Lower East Side Librarian blog, I feel obligated to announce this event about the history of radicals in the 'hood.
LIBERTARIAN BOOK CLUB / ANARCHIST FORUM: The History of Radical Resistance on the LES.
Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30pm
The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton Street, Manhattan
(just south of Houston St.) ...
quad derby quad rugby
If the Garden State Rollergirls all-stars (the Ironbound Maidens) aren't enough of a lure for you, go to their next bout for the half-time show: "quad rugby." Quad does not stand for the style of skates, but for the nonworking limbs of its players. ...
free:
wikimedia commons freely usable images
I heart Wikimedia Commons. It's my first and usually only-stop shopping for "freely usable media files" when I'm making webpages for the library research classes I teach. (Not all the course guides listed on the previous link were made by me.) ...
my weekend with the law
It was a very copful weekend. In addition to riding in Critical Mass and getting a ticket for doing so on Friday night, I participated in the Radical Homosexual Agenda's Parade without a Permit on Saturday evening, and on Sunday, hung out with Eric's uncle, a retired Atlanta police officer.
Two Zine Readings in NYC
I am involved with TWO zine readings this month in NYC!
Wednesday, October 10, 8-10pm at Think Coffee, 248 Mercer Street http://barnardzines.livejournal.com/17695.html
Thursday, October 18, 7-9pm at ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington Street http://barnardzines.livejournal.com/17514.html
Benevolent Smarm: Say Thank You When the Cop Hands You Your Ticket
Just when you thought it was safe to ride your bike again...
After a few months of riding free, Critical Mass NYC was once again harassed by the police last night. I was very nearly arrested and in the end given a ticket (for not riding in a bike lane--that wasn't there). The arrest threat was due to my not having ID. I'd left my wallet home by mistake. Seriously. ...
Deweylicious AIDS Library links
As I said in my long Progressive Library Skillshare report back, the AIDS Library del.icio.us project deserves its own post...
Pittsburgh Progressive Library Skillshare report back
It's now been three weeks since the Progressive Library Skillshare in Pittsburgh, so my report back will not do justice to the event, I'm afraid. I'm just going to list the highlights, since too much time has passed for me to produce a thoughtful narrative.