Metrowest News

September 2004



MBLC Adopts FY06 Legislative Agenda

Wednesday, 29 September 2004 1:25 P GMT-05
 The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has adopted its Legislative Agenda for FY2006, announced Commissioner John E. Arnold, Chairman. Since FY2001, cutbacks in state funding for libraries has negatively impacte
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Free Newspaper Service for the Blind Now Available

Wednesday, 29 September 2004 7:03 A GMT-05
 Free Newspaper Service for the Blind Now Available   BOSTON - The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is pleased to announce that NEWSLINE(r) is once again being offered in Massachusetts through the Braille and Talkin
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Massachusetts Book Awards

Monday, 27 September 2004 6:54 A GMT-05
 Please save the date, November 18th, for a special Massachusetts Book = Awards event at the State House, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with a reception to = follow nearby with the honorees. This year, we are celebrating not only an
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ALA PSA's Available in Spanish

Wednesday, 15 September 2004 6:47 A GMT-05
 ALA NEWS > For Immediate Release> > Contact: Megan Humphrey> mhumphrey@ala.org > > New print PSAs available in Spanish> > A new series of Spanish-language print public service announcements> (PSAs) is
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National Archives Workshops

Monday, 13 September 2004 1:49 P GMT-05
 For Immediate Release For Further Information: (866) 406-2379 National Archives in Waltham Offers Workshops for Teachers and Genealogists Waltham, MA* The National Archives-Northeast Region is offering free workshops f
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MBLC/MFOL Workshop

Tuesday, 7 September 2004 8:38 A GMT-05
 TO: Library Community The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Massachusetts Friends of Libraries will hold a workshop called "Friends Sharing With Friends 2004" on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 10:00 a.
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Jordon Miller persents Bobby Norfolk

Thursday, 2 September 2004 2:30 P GMT-05
Jordan Miller presents Bobby NorfolkNovember 10, 2004, the Jordan-Miller Storytelling Program Committee is pleased to present internationally known three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents’ Choice honoree Bobby Norfolk at the Boston Public Library
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Primary Source Library Documents Fair

Thursday, 2 September 2004 11:59 A GMT-05
 Open House and Teaching Materials Exhibit: Primary Source Documents FairThursday, September 30, 2004 4pm-6pm in the Primary Source library, Watertown. Primary Source is having a Documents Fair and Open House to begin the academ
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