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Happy #FortifyingFriday and #PiDay! If you`ve ever wanted to learn more about Requests for Reconsideration, this is the β¨Fortifying Your Library β¨ blog post for you! Learn more about this crucial other side of a #CollectionDevelopmentPolicy at the πlink in bio.
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π’ The 18th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive ends on March 15! THANK YOU for all your generous pajama donations at #MassachusettsLibraries all over the stateβ£οΈ π You can still donate online at the πlink in bio or in-person at TD Garden if you`ll be at the Bruins game vs Tampa Bay Lightning tomorrow night!
πΌοΈ1: Officer Sandy, Oliver the therapy dog and Bruins mascot Blades in his PJ robe pose in front of an ice hockey rink backdrop.
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It`s not just Friday, it`s #FortifyingFriday! The second installment of our new blog series β¨Fortifying Your Library β¨ by MBLC Library Advisory Specialist, Al Hayden, is out today! Learn more about strengthening #CollectionDevelopement policies at the π link in bio!
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ποΈ Exterior construction is near completion at the new Tilton Library in Deerfield! Check out these #BehindTheFence #SneakPeek photos of historic windows being restored and renovated.
πΌοΈ1: A brick building interior features arched windows with white trim. Modern ductwork contrasts with the historic architecture.
πΌοΈ2: A window is framed by elegant woodwork, flanked by built-in shelving.
πΌοΈ3: An arched window pane sits on a work table in a light-filled room, undergoing restoration.
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We`re delighted to introduce β¨Fortifying Your Libraryβ¨, a new blog series by Al Hayden, the MBLC`s Library Advisory Specialist! Look out for new blog posts on #FortifyingFridays, starting with "Protecting You, Your Staff and Your Patrons" at πthe link in bio!
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ποΈ Gloucester`s Sawyer Free Library is moving right along with their construction project! We`re happy to share some #BehindTheFence #SneakPeek photos as it nears completion. Peep these beautiful details below:
πΌοΈ1: Gorgeous interior woodwork
πΌοΈ2: "Sawyer Free Library" embossed into the new main circulation desk
πΌοΈ3: Fun lighting in the new children`s room
πΌοΈ4: Windowed bump outs that will bring light into the space and create a pleasant place to sit
πΌοΈ5: Floor to ceiling windows to bring in even more natural light
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π π We had a blast last Wednesday at Seekonk Public Library celebrating the 18th Annual Bruins PJ Drive! Thank you to everyone who made the event specialπ. For more pictures, visit our Flickr album at π the link in bio!
πΌοΈ: A group poses for a photo with a Bruins mascot at Seekonk Public Library. The group consists of adults and children holding hockey pucks.
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π Little known fact: Blades is an avid reader! He`s a bookworm and credits #libraries for his favorite downtime hobby. When you read, you score!
πΌοΈ: Bruins mascot Blades poses with a sign that reads "How has your library helped you? Teaching Bears to Read (better). Blades #00".
β Tell us how #YourLibrary has helped you at LoveMassLibraries.com
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