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Thank you, @masslibrarysystem, for hosting a great Member Annual Meeting today! 👏 It was inspiring to connect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth, share ideas, and celebrate the incredible work happening in our #MassLibraries.
Image 1: From left to right, Commissioner Karen Traub, Commissioner Jessica Vilas Novas, Commissioner Debby Conrad, Chair Vicky Biancolo, Vice Chair Tim Cherubini and MBLC Director Maureen Amyot stand on a curved staircase at the Devens Common Center for the 2025 MLS Member Annual Meeting.
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❔Did you know? Founding MBLC Library Commissioner C.B. Tillinghast was a teacher and journalist before he became State Librarian? His passion for education greatly influenced his time as a founding Commissioner, and his belief in equal access to information helped lay the foundation of many of today`s Massachusetts libraries that are inclusive spaces for learning and connection.
🔗Discover more about Tillinghast and other founding Commissioners as the MBLC celebrates 135 years at the link in bio!
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Congratulations, Andrea, for receiving a 2025 Manuel Carballo Governor`s Award for Excellence in Public Service! 🏆 The awards ceremony took place earlier today with Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll and 28 other recipients of the 2025 Manuel Carballo Governor Award. 250 state employees were nominated.
💬"Your work makes a deep difference in the lives of the people of the Commonwealth. I am grateful to work alongside you," said Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll.
Image 1: Andrea at the awards ceremony with Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll
Image 2: MBLC Director Maureen Amyot, Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll, MBLC Library Building Consultant Andrea Bono-Bunker and Valerie Bono-Bunker smiling at the Manuel Carballo Governor`s Award Ceremony
Image 3: Andrea at the State House for the 2025 Manuel Carballo Governor`s Award Ceremony
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📰 A move for #IntellectualFreedom: A federal judge has ruled that previously banned books will be returning to military school libraries. In her decision, U.S. District Court Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles sided with the students and their families, writing that "the removals were not rooted in pedagogical concerns". Read the entire NPR article at 👉 the link in bio!
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💖We’re so grateful for all the amazing Friends of the Library groups across MA—their dedication and hard work make a lasting difference in our libraries and communities!
🚨📢 Today is the last day to RSVP for The Massachusetts Friends of Libraries (MFOL) Fall Friends Sharing with Friends event on *Saturday, November 8 at 10AM at Worcester Public Library*! This is a wonderful opportunity for Friends groups to share ideas, resources and camaraderie. Light lunch will be provided. 👉 Save your spot at the link in bio.
🔗Learn more about MFOL at the link in bio!
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🤗It`s #FortifyingFriday! Ever wonder about how a recession might affect library programming attendance? MBLC Library Advisory Specialist Al Hayden explores exactly that in this week`s ✨Fortifying Your Library✨ blog post. Read more at the link in bio or🔗tinyurl.com/mblc-fyl
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🗣Spread the word! 🦎Goose, the monitor lizard who captured our hearts when he was on the loose in Webster and surrounding towns over the summer, will be visiting Gladys E. Kelly Public Library! The reptile rescue organization that found him is bringing him to the library and his visit will be livestreamed on YouTube on November 1st at 12PM at the link in bio.
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❗➡️Did you catch the exciting news from the Mass Broadband Institute and Governor Healey? There`s a new initiative to provide FREE tablets, desktops, and laptops to organizations across the Commonwealth! For eligibility and to apply, visit: broadband.masstech.org/connected-online or the link in bio. 💻 Applications due by the end of October.
🤝If you’re interested in applying, but might need a partner (or are willing to be a partner) in the process, please let the MBLC know via this Google Form at the link in bio! The MBLC will try to coordinate so everyone who is interested has the opportunity to participate.
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