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Wed 06 Nov

"True Tales" Storytime Series for 5-8 yr old Homeschoolers

12:15 PM
Hubbard Memorial Library
Ludlow, MA
Wed 06 Nov

Open Gaming and VR with One Up Games

12:30 PM
Dover Town Library
Dover, MA
Wed 06 Nov
Wed 06 Nov

Knit Lit

12:30 PM
Brooks Free Library
Harwich, MA
Wed 06 Nov

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

12:30 PM
Belmont Public Library
Belmont, MA
Wed 06 Nov

Drop-In Preschool Picnic Storytime

12:30 PM
Sandwich Free Public Library
Sandwich, MA

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🐾 Did you know having a dog to read to can improve reading comprehension for kids? According to Mrs. McNickles at Chilmark School, reading to a dog puts less pressure on students compared to when they read aloud to their peers or teachers. Mrs. McNickles' dog Molly is a licensed therapy dog that joins her class on Fridays-what lucky students!

To learn more about this delightful way Chilmark School kids are improving their reading skills, visit the link πŸ”— in bio!

#mapubliclibraries #readtoadog #schoollibrarian #librarian #librarians #libraryadvocacy #masslibraries #publiclibrary #schoollibrary #libraryadvocates #librarycommissioners #librarylovers #librarywork #readingdog #therapydog
#Massachusettslibraries are bridging the digital divide every day! πŸ’» Free tech assistance, loaning Wi-Fi hotspots and laptops are just some of the many ways your #publiclibrary can support you.

β€œWe recognize how important Internet access and use is in modern society. Our aim is to help expand access to everyone β€” regardless of their ability to purchase their own equipment,” said Christian Boor, Technology Services Librarian at Westfield Athenaeum. For more, visit πŸ”—the link in bio!

#librarytechlibrarian #techserviceslibrarian #librarytechservices #librarytechnology #digitalequity #publiclibrarytech #publiclibrarytechnology #libraryfunding #fundinglibrarytechnology #fundinglibraries #librariesinma #malibraries #mapubliclibraries #mapubliclibrary #publiclibraries #publiclibraryma
#justlastweek πŸ‘‹ Were you at MLA's Library Advocacy Bootcamp last Thursday? MBLC Commissioners and MBLC Director Maureen Amyot were in attendance to meet and support all #library advocates as legislative season approaches!  Bravo to all the speakers, presenters and organizers for putting together such an important event πŸ‘

πŸ“·Pictured: MBLC Commissioners and Worcester Public Library's Executive Director pose together in front of podium and stage at MLA Library Advocacy Bootcamp on October 10, 2024.

⭐From L to R: MBLC Commissioner Vice Chair Tim Cherubini, MBLC Commissioner Karen Traub, Worcester Public Library Director Jason Homer, MBLC Commissioner Chair Vicky Biancolo, MBLC Director Maureen Amyot and MBLC Commissioner Debby Conrad.

 #schoollibraries #publiclibraries #massachusettslibaries #malibraries #librariesinma #mapubliclibrary #mapubliclibraries #libarylegislation #librarybill #librarian #librarians #libraryadvocacy #masslibraries #publiclibrary #schoollibrary #libraryadvocates #librarycommissioners #librarylovers #librarywork
#midweekpickmeup πŸŽ‰ The North Dartmouth and Southwick branches of the Dartmouth Public #Library join the list of #finefreelibraries in #massachusetts! 85% of #publiclibraries in the Commonwealth are fine free. πŸ”—For more on Dartmouth, visit the link in bio!

πŸ”Ž To view all the fine free libraries in #MA: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/mblc/viz/FineFree/LibraryFinesinMassachusetts

#librarynews #finefreelibrary #publiclibrary #library #libraries #mblclibraries #massachusettslibraries #malibraries #librariesinma #malibrary #publiclibrariesinma #mapubliclibraries #librariesforall #librariesforeveryone #libraryreading #allthebooks #darmouthma @dartmouthpublic
#goodnewsfriday #didyouknow❔ The Millers Falls branch of the Montague Public Library's interior renovation is partly funded by the MBLC's State Aid to Public Libraries program!  The branch library is set to reopen the week of Oct. 21 to Oct. 28 with new furniture, layout changes and more. 
πŸ”— To learn more about this project, visit the link in bio! 

 #librarybuilding #librarylove #librarybuildingproject #malibrary #malibraries #massachusettslibraries #libraryrenovations #libraryrenovation #librarydesign #librarybuildingrenovation
🌞 The weather was gorgeous on Tuesday morning for the groundbreaking of @fitchburg_public_library_ma 's construction project! Congratulations, Fitchburg, for your tremendous dedication to this exciting new #library building--we look forward to seeing you again at the grand opening 😊
πŸ”— For more info about the project and ceremony: https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2024/nr241009.php

πŸ“·Pictured: State and local officials broke ground with ceremonial toss of gravel and dirt in front of Fitchburg Public Library's Wallace Building that will be renovated.

⭐From L to R: Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Campaign Steering Committee Co-Chair Sharon Bernard, MBLC Commissioner George Comeau, Fitchburg Public Library Director Deb Hinkle, Fitchburg Mayor Samantha Squailia, State Rep. Michael Kushmerek, State Senator John Cronin, and Building Committee Co-Chair Matt Bruun.

#libraryconstruction #fitchburgma #librarybuilding #librarylove #librarybuildingproject #malibrary #malibraries #massachusettslibraries #librariesinma #sustainablelibrary #greenlibrarybuilding #librarybuildingproject #librarybuildingconstruction
πŸ‚ It's that time of the year for pumpkin picking and the @booktoberlibrarycrawl ! πŸŽƒ Explore South Shore OCLN #Libraries until November 2nd by visiting as many OCLN libraries as you can to collect stamps and win prizes. For more info on how to participate, visit the link πŸ”—in bio!

#ultimatelibraryroadtrip #libraryroadtrip #explorelibraries #explorenewengland #massachusettslibraries #libraryfun #mblclibraries #malilbraries #southshorema #southshoremalibraries #librarycrawl #booktoberlibrarycrawl #booktober2024