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Wellesley Free Library's SR events featured!

sarah — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Wellesley Townsman has an article about the library's summer plans, including celebrating the library's 125th year! The library is selling commemorative t-shirts to benefit the Wellesley Free Library Foundation. Read the article here .Has you

Perez Hilton promotes the importance of saving libraries

sarah — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Those of you who read Perez Hilton's celebrity blog are probably familiar with his regular "A Worthwhile Cause" posts, in which he bring attention to causes and how his readers can get involved. On June 29, 2009, Perez featured Save Oh

Metrowest School Library Teachers featured in Boston Globe article

sarah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Donna Johns, Library Teacher at Newton North HS and Robin Cicchetti, head librarian at Concord-Carlisle Regional HS, were interviewed for an article that appeared in the June 28, 2009 edition of the Boston Sunday Globe-West edition. The article, titl

Librarian featured on NPR's Tell Me More

sarah — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:34:00 GMT

National Public Radio did a program with Sari Feldman, President-Elect of the Public Library Association, and regular parenting contributor Jolene Ivey on books and activities to share with kids this summer. Click here to hear the program.

Local YA Librarian on reality show!

sarah — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Shrewsbury Public Library's YA Librarian, Dan Barbour is a contestant on ABC's summer reality game show "I Survived a Japanese Game Show! "Contestants "compete to win $250,000 by being the last player standing following a serie

A LITERARY VOYAGE TO BOSTON’S HARBOR ISLANDS

sarah — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands launch Library Legacy Project Poet Emily Dickinson once famously wrote, “There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away.” This summer the Friends of the Boston Harbor Isla

Today Show highlights libraries

sarah — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Peter Alexander reported this morning on the Today Show that library use is up while funding and staff are down. Something we already knew but nice to see the new addressing our dilemma..how to keep up with increased usage with less staff and money V

Librarians visit BEA!

sarah — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Last weekend, Judy Zomer, Carol Shilakowsky and I attended Book Expo in NYC. We had a great time! And you can read what other librarians were up to on Library Journal . Want to go? Be sure to be on the lookout for info if we do another bus trip next

Student takes the Banned Books in schools issue into his own hands

sarah — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:26:00 GMT

This was posted on Yahoo! Questions, and re-posted on Boing Boing.net. It poses an interesting question: A student turns an unoccupied locker into a lending library of books banned in his school library. Is this illegal? Read the entire article and c

Massachusetts Recovery Plan

sarah — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:14:00 GMT

The Civil Recovery Times, from the Office of the Governor, has released a newsletter that may have some helpful information for your patrons. Click here to view and print copies.

Website Wednesdays

sarah — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Did you miss Fringe last night, so you could see the Live Results show of Dancing with the Stars? Do you not have a DVR (no worried...neither do I!)? Thankfully there is Hulu.com , a website where you can stream tv shows and movies, new and old

MA Librarian voted to Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee

sarah — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Congrats to Robin Brenner, Young Adult Librarian at the Brookline Public Library, on being voted to serve on the Margaret A. Edwards Committee! From ALA: "The Margaret A. Edwards Award, established in 1988, honors an author, as well as a specif

Website Wednesdays

sarah — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:42:00 GMT

As you probably all know by now, I am a big fan of Google, and all the cool Google products. But none so much as iGoogle . iGoogle is your own personal Google homepage, where you can select a template (known as a theme), and have a place to see your

Happy National Library Worker's Day!

sarah — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:27:00 GMT

You are appreciated!Something to make you smile:

MSLA/MLA Annual Legislative Day

sarah — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Libraries get their day in Boston More than 200 library directors, advocates, trustees, patrons, library directors and members of Friends of libraries converged on the Massachusetts State House last Thursday for the annual Library Legislative Day.Rea

Website Wednesdays

sarah — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Today's featured website is more of a fun addition to your collection. Everyone is familiar with Twitter, right? Where you can post short bursts of info so your friends know what you are up to? Well, did you know that Tweeting started centuries a

State Aid to Public Libraries 101

sarah — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:36:00 GMT

Having trouble explainig what State Aid it to your patrons? The MBLC has a blog that will help!Click here for a breakdown of State Aid and what it can mean for our libraies.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and what it means to MA Residents

sarah — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:58:00 GMT

The Governor's office has created a central website with information about what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act means to Massachusetts residents and information on how the Governor plans to invest federal stimulus funds in the Commonwe

MSLA Bookmark Contest Winners Announced!

sarah — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:13:00 GMT

The 2009 MSLA Bookmark Contest Winners have been announced!And the winners are:DIVISION I WINNER: Brooke Elliot, Gr 1, Great Oak School, DanversLibrary Teacher: Lisa SwaineHMS: Needa Goldthwaite, Gr 1, Bancroft School, AndoverLibrary Teacher: Nancy S

Metrowest Delivery Canceled

sarah — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:23:00 GMT

The Metrowest Office is closed today because of the weather. Delivery has also been canceled.

Whittemore Library is one of three ALSC Bookapalooza winners!

sarah — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Congrats to Mary Kenslea and the Henry Whittemore Elementary School Library in Waltham! The school has been chosen as one of three winners in the third annual ALSC Bookapalooza program. The library will receive a selection of children's material.

Website Wednesdays!

sarah — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Library of Congress' Center for the Book Looking to plan a "One Book One Community" type program? What book should you pick? How should you plan it? Check out what others are doing, using the Library of Congress' Center for the Book

Massachusetts Statewide Planning Day

sarah — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:32:00 GMT

On March 2, 2009 approximately 100 members of the Massachusetts LibraryCommunity will gather in Worcester to discuss the current structure forlibrary services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To help yourlibrary community representatives, please

Walden Media wants to send YOU to the American Library Association's Annual Conference!

sarah — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:35:00 GMT

Enter to win a trip to ALA Annual for you and a guest sponsored by Walden Media!Roundtrip Airfare to ChicagoSix nights at a Conference HotelConference Fees$200 CashTo enter, click here !

Website Wednesdays!

sarah — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Don't you just hate it when you hear about your favorite author coming to town--after the fact? I've missed some great opportunities which is why I love BookTour...it's a website that lists author events in your area. Plus you can customi