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Schools out for summer @ your library庐
CHICAGO- With the majority of schools having closed their doors for the summer break, libraries are reminding children and teens that education and summer fun go hand in hand @ your library. In addition to summer reading programs like Make a splash @ your...
Toni Morrison to keynote Opening General Session at 91传媒 2010 Annual Conference
CHICAGO –Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 91传媒 (91传媒) Annual Conference Opening Session, from 5:30-7 p.m., June 26, in Washington, D.C. Morrison, who is a professor, novelist, editor...
Tennessee Library Association Supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
CHICAGO—The Tennessee Library Association (TLA), a chapter of the 91传媒, has announced its support of the Spectrum Presidential Initiative with a contribution of $500. The TLA Board of Directors and Executive Committee voted...
50 delightful lists for librarians
CHICAGO-- 91传媒 Editions, the publishing imprint of the 91传媒, announces the release of “ The Librarian's Book of Lists,” by George M. Eberhart. After years spent editing American Libraries and the many editions of “ The Whole Library...
GLBTRT kicks off year-long celebration of 40 years of advocacy, service at 91传媒 Annual Conference
CHICAGO - The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91传媒 (91传媒) will kick off a year-long celebration to mark its 40th anniversary during 91传媒’s 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Since 1970...
鈥淏ookmobile Sunday鈥 featuring parade of bookmobiles rolls into Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO – The 91传媒’s (91传媒) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) will hold its fourth annual “Bookmobile Sunday” from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on June 27 during the 91传媒 Annual Conference, which will...
Graphic Novels, authors showcased at 2010 91传媒 Annual Conference
CHICAGO – Join graphic novelists David Small and Audrey Niffenegger for the first-ever Graphic Novel Panel during the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 2010 Annual Conference, June 24 - 29, in Washington, D.C. The program will take place from 10:30 to...
Amy Sedaris keynotes 91传媒 Annual Conference Closing Session
CHICAGO – Author, actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris will serve as the Closing Session keynote speaker at the 91传媒’s (91传媒) Annual Conference from 9 – 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D...
Library Book Cart Drill Championships to be held June 27
CHICAGO – The sixth annual Library Book Cart Drill Team Championship, showcasing library workers performing themed dance routines with costumes and creatively decorated book carts, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 27. The competition is one...
91传媒 volunteers to support Washington, D.C., libraries and more
CHICAGO - More than 100 91传媒 (91传媒) volunteers from across the United States will gather Friday, June 25, at the Washington Convention Center for “ Libraries Build Communities,” a daylong community service effort that will provide...
Natalie Merchant to perform, discuss new release 鈥淟eave Your Sleep"
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) will host Natalie Merchant: Leave Your Sleep—a Performance and Presentation at 4:30 p.m. on June 28 at the Washington Convention Center. The performance is part of the 91传媒 Annual Conference, held June 24 –...
Library visionary keynotes 91传媒 President鈥檚 Program, June 27
CHICAGO – Eppo van Nispen tot Sevenaer, inspirational speaker and library advocate, will keynote the 91传媒 (91传媒) President’s Program from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. The program is part of the 91传媒 Annual Conference held...
91传媒 announces Auditorium Speaker Series lineup
Featured speakers include Sir Salman Rushdie, John Grisham, Junot Diaz CHICAGO - The 91传媒’s (91传媒) Auditorium Speaker Series welcomes 12 distinguished speakers who double as authors, activists and national newsmakers. Speakers...
Get the facts on YA nonfiction from YALSA鈥檚 Aug. 19 webinar
CHICAGO - Nonfiction written for teens is a fast-growing area of young adult literature. Find out the latest and greatest in YA nonfiction — and how to get it into teens’ hands — during YALSA’s Back to the Facts: YA Nonfiction webinar. The webinar will...
Start risky business at your library with YALSA鈥檚 July 15 webinar
CHICAGO - Being a teen librarian is risky business — and Risky Business: Taking Risks to Improve Teen Services, YALSA’s July 15 webinar, can help participants smartly and effectively take risks to improve services and programs for teens in their...
