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π Congrats, Shrewsbury Public Library, on your exciting new Makerspace! The Makerspace is supported by a 2023 Creative Communities LSTA grant through the MBLC. The new grant round for LSTA grants is open now for #MassachusettsLibraries to apply at π the link in bio!
β‘οΈ For more on Shrewsbury Public Library`s Makerspace, visit: For more on this exciting news, visit π the link in bio.
πΈ: Community Advocate, "Shrewsbury Public Library Unveils Makerspace" by Evan Walsh. Photo of a desktop with wooden laser cut file folder boxes, 3D printed snowflakes and figurines.
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The construction team visited the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester last week to get an update on progress. We are looking forward to celebrating a Summer opening!
π·1 & 2: Erich Friedrich
π·3: MBLC Building Consultant
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π° Library Construction Bill Funded in Economic Development Bill- On Nov. 20, Governor Healey signed into law the Mass Leads Act, an economic development bill that will provide $150 million for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP), which works with local communities to build, renovate, and expand public libraries. For more on this exciting news, visit π the link in bio!
Photo: A statue of a child reading a book, titled "The Reader" by Carolyn Wirth at Melrose Public Library on January 11, 2023. The statue is wearing a white hard hat.
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#MidweekPickMeUp π After 15 years of needing a waiver to be certified in the program, Lawrence Public #Library was among the 136 #libraries certified as meeting full State Aid Program requirements at the MBLC November Board Meeting! For more on Lawrence and the FY2025 State Aid Awards, visit π the link in bio.
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πIf you`re reading this, #youDidIt, you survived #Monday! π So here`s a #BehindTheFence #SneakPeek at the exciting progress of Melrose Public Library`s renovation as it nears completion. We can`t wait to celebrate the grand re-opening with you all soon. π
πΈ: Our extraordinary MBLC Library Building Consultants
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#LibraryJoyπ Earlier this week, MBLC Director Maureen Amyot and MBLC Commissioners visited a some of the wonderful #Libraries and #Museums in #WesternMassachusetts. On their tour, they stopped by Williams College, Milne Public Library in Williamstown, Great Barrington Libraries, Richmond Free Public Library, Stockbridge Library, Monterey Library, Porter Memorial Library in Blandford, Austen Riggs Center, Jacob`s Pillow Dance Center, and Hancock Shaker Village. Thank you for welcoming us and spending time with us!
π»1: From L to R: Milne Public Library Trustee Bridge Spann, MBLC Chair Vicky Biancolo, MBLC Vice Chair Tim Cherubini, MBLC Director Maureen Amyot, Berkshire Athenaeum Director Alex Reczkowski, MBLC Commissioner Karen Traub and Milne Public Library Asst. Director Kristen Rose.)
π»2: Exterior of Milne Public Library in Williamstown
π»3: Milne Public Library`s "Thingdom" is a lending library of things ranging from pressure washers to projectors!
π»4: Stockbridge Public Library Dir. Wendy Pearson and MBLC Dir. Maureen Amyot
π»5: A bright orange room at the Monterey Public Library
π»6: Library visit in Monterey (From L to R: Berkshire Athenaeum Director Alex Reczkowski, MBLC Chair Vicky Biancolo, Monterey Library Director Mark Makuc and MBLC Commissioner Karen Traub.)
π»7: Library visit in Great Barrington! (From L to R: MBLC Vice Chair Tim Cherubini, Great Barrington Libraries Dir. Dawn Jardine and Great Barrington Library Trustee Ruby Chang)
π»8: Library luncheon at Porter Memorial Library in Blandford! (From L to R: PML Director Nicole Daviau, PML Librarian Michele Crane, MBLC Director Maureen Amyot and MBLC Commissioner Karen Traub.)
π»9: Puppet Time Theatre with Berkshire Athenaeum Dir. Alex Reczkowski at Richmond Free Public Library!
π»10: Exterior of Richmond Free Public Library.
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πΎ 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 π in bio!
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#Massachusettslibraries are bridging the digital divide every day! π» Free tech assistance, loaning Wi-Fi hotspots and laptops are just some of the many ways your #publiclibrary can support you.
βWe 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,β said Christian Boor, Technology Services Librarian at Westfield Athenaeum. For more, visit πthe link in bio!
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