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Here is this month’s first roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals. Check back mid-month for an updated list of resources! Children Tune...
February is Black History Month
February is National Black History Month! The Wyoming State Library GoWYLD's "African-American History in Wyoming" LibGuide has a wealth of resources on pioneers, cowboys,...
Grant and Award Opportunities
Here is this month's roundup of grants available to libraries with deadlines in the next few months, or with rolling or ongoing deadlines. Check back each month for an...
February is National Library Lovers’ Month
February, which starts tomorrow, is National Library Lovers' Month! Celebrate by reading a book, writing a book, sharing a book with a friend or family member, or doing what...
ARSL Hosts Online Discussion and Networking Event
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries will be hosting their monthly ARSL Solo-ish Librarian Happy Hour online on Thursday, February 1 at 7 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. MT)....
Celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th Birthday with the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
To celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday on August 9 of this year, the Ad Council, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Association of State Foresters are...
Continuing Education Calendar Now Hosted by Maine State Library
The Continuing Education Calendar is now hosted by the Maine State Library. This calendar lists free training available to library professionals. Check out their offerings...
Recording of Webinar on Human Trafficking Prevention Now Available
Did you miss the Human Trafficking: Prevention for Libraries webinar on January 25? The recording is now available here! Human trafficking can happen anywhere and often...
Happy Library Shelfie Day!
Library Shelfie Day is celebrated each fourth Wednesday in January. The purpose of this fun holiday is to promote books, reading, and libraries. You can participate in this...
Practical Applications of AI in Libraries Webinar on February 8
Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help you with your library work? The Practical Applications of AI in Libraries webinar will give participants the...
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