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โ๏ธThere`s still a whole lot of summer fun to be had at a library near you! You can still join Boston Bruins mascot Blades at any of these public libraries: Lancaster (8/12), Lunenburg (8/12), Charlton (8/14), New Bedford (8/19) and Fall River (8/19)!
Image: Blades and MBLC Commissioner Debby Conrad ask trivia questions in Osterville.
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๐"The FY2026 budget needs to be passed before September 30, and already, many believe we may be facing a government shutdown. That September 30 date is crucial for the IMLS, as its future hinges on whether or not the budget passesโand whether or not the passage of the FY2026 budget restores funding for the agency." ๐ฐFrom Book Riot`s "Early Closure of House Leaves IMLS Future Hanging; What This Means & What You Can Do" by Kelly Jensen.
๐Read the entire article at the link in bio.
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๐ขHey teens in middle and high school! It`s not too late join us to create your own custom cast aluminum art! Join us at the @fallriverpubliclibrary for an incredible MassArt Aluminum Pour *TOMORROW* at 2PM! โก๏ธ Sign up now at the link in bio.
Image 1: The 2024 MassArt team pouring melted aluminum in a mold.
Image 2: Promo image for MassArt Aluminum Pour Workshop for teens aged 13-18
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๐ข๐Calling all teens ages 13-18: join us at the @fallriverpubliclibrary for an incredible MassArt Aluminum Pour Workshop on Wednesday, August 6th at 2PM! Participants will walk away with their own custom cast aluminum art! Registration is required. โก๏ธ Sign up now at the link in bio. See you there! ๐
Image 1: Promo image for MassArt Aluminum Pour Workshop for teens aged 13-18
Image 2: Participants gathered around a table carving in scratch blocks to create a cast for their aluminum pour art.
Image 3: A close up view of participants carving into scratch blocks at the 2024 Woburn MassArt Aluminum Pour Workshop.
Image 4: 2024 MassArt team pouring melted aluminum in a mold.
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๐ธโจ Last week, Blades visited @sherbornlibrary , bringing smiles and unforgettable moments of #LibraryJoy! ๐ Dive into the photos and see if you can spot yourself or your library friends at the ๐link in bio.
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๐คHappy Friday! It`s been an exciting and busy week at the MBLC! โก๏ธ
1๏ธโฃMBLC Staff were at the Massachusetts State House for a hearing on the Freedom to Read Bills. For more info on the hearing and view the testimonies at the link๐ in bio!
2๏ธโฃThe MBLC Summer Team and @NHLBostonBruins Blades visited Russell Public Library, Hadley Public Library (Image 1) and (Image 2)! Read more about the wonderful visit in Hadley at the ๐ in bio.
3๏ธโฃ(Image 3) The MassArt Summer Workshop series kicked off in Lowell! Teens in middle and high school learned about sustainable fashion and learned how to use a sewing machine to make a tote bag out of repurposed sails.
Image 1: Blades and the Umass Amherst Hockey Team, MBLC Commissioner Karen Traub, and Hadley Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Emily Dattilo.
Image 2: Blades with library friends in Sherborn, including former MBLC Commissioner Mary Ann Cluggish, MBLC Commissioner Debby Conrad, District 2 Governor`s Councilor Tamisha Civil, Rep. James Arena-DeRosa, MBLC Director Maureen Amyot and Sherborn Library Director Liz Anderson.
Image 3: Lowell articipants gathered around a sewing machine with Jenn Varekamp, MassArt Fashion Design Chair and Professor.
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๐๐จ Blades goes all over the state to encourage everyone to read over the summer! This morning, Blades had a fantastic time in Sherborn thanks to the incredible @sherbornlibrary staff and friends that joined us for a power hour of Bruins fun ๐ Stay tuned for more photos to come!
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๐๏ธMark your calendars! These doors to the new @sawyerfreelibrary will be open soon! Gloucester will celebrate Sawyer Free Library`s Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 5, followed by a Community Celebration and Open House on Saturday, September 6th. ๐
๐For more information on these events visit the link in bio!
๐ผ๏ธImage: New entrance to Sawyer Free Library at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester.
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