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Lilly Library
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Holland, MA
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Hingham, MA
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Seen By Sea: An Appreciation of the New England Coast

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Dennisport, MA
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Royalston, MA
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Sunderland, MA
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πŸ“… Save the date! Commissioner Karen Traub will be presenting at the Beverly Public Library on 12/2/2024 about library activist Elizabeth Putnam Sohier (1847-1926), whose passion for libraries lead to the creation of the MBLC.

Learn more at πŸ”— the link in the bio!

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πŸ“… Save the date! Commissioner Karen Traub will be presenting at the Beverly Public Library on 12/2/2024 about library activist Elizabeth Putnam Sohier (1847-1926), whose passion for libraries lead to the creation of the MBLC. Learn more at πŸ”— the link in the bio!

πŸ“’ Coming soon: Library Advisory office hours with MBLC Library Advisory Specialist Al Hayden!

πŸ•˜ The first session will be held on 9/9 at 9 am.

No registration required; sessions will not be recorded. More info at πŸ”— https://mblc.libcal.com/calendar/main

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πŸ“’ Coming soon: Library Advisory office hours with MBLC Library Advisory Specialist Al Hayden! πŸ•˜ The first session will be held on 9/9 at 9 am. No registration required; sessions will not be recorded. More info at πŸ”— https://mblc.libcal.com/calendar/main

πŸŽ‰ Thanks to our friends at @nhlbruins, @massartboston, and all our host libraries for making this summer a success! Check out our slideshow of some of our favorite memories from each event. πŸŽ‡

πŸ‘€ Keep an eye out for our next adventure!

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πŸŽ‰ Thanks to our friends at @nhlbruins, @massartboston, and all our host libraries for making this summer a success! Check out our slideshow of some of our favorite memories from each event. πŸŽ‡ πŸ‘€ Keep an eye out for our next adventure!

πŸŽ‰Thanks @ala_aasl & MSLA! WeπŸ’–our school librarians!

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πŸŽ‰Thanks @ala_aasl & MSLA! WeπŸ’–our school librarians!

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to @gmlcolrain! @us_imls presented a National Medal to GML at their award ceremony on 7/30.

Learn more about Griswold Memorial Library and the National Medal at πŸ”— https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2024/nr240731.php

πŸ“·: GML Director Chelsea Jordan-Makely, @repmcgovern, and MBLC Director Maureen Amyot

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πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to @gmlcolrain! @us_imls presented a National Medal to GML at their award ceremony on 7/30. Learn more about Griswold Memorial Library and the National Medal at πŸ”— https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2024/nr240731.php πŸ“·: GML Director Chelsea Jordan-Makely, @repmcgovern, and MBLC Director Maureen Amyot

βŒ›οΈ Time is running out to participate in the @masstechcollaborative BEAD Challenge!

As Community Anchor Institutions, #MALibraries can:

βœ… Check that their locations are accurate
βœ… Test internet speeds
βœ… Assist patrons with filing challenges

Learn more about the BEAD Challenge at πŸ”— the link in the bio!

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βŒ›οΈ Time is running out to participate in the @masstechcollaborative BEAD Challenge! As Community Anchor Institutions, #MALibraries can: βœ… Check that their locations are accurate βœ… Test internet speeds βœ… Assist patrons with filing challenges Learn more about the BEAD Challenge at πŸ”— the link in the bio!

Libraries are #DigitalEquity champions! Whether your library is part of a municipality or community nonprofit, you have a voice for the future of broadband access in the Commonwealth.

The @masstechcollaborative BEAD Challenge runs from 6/20/24-7/20/24, giving libraries an opportunity to report unserved and underserved areas in their community. Learn more about the BEAD Challenge at πŸ”— the link in the bio.

Register your library as a community anchor institution at πŸ”— the link in the bio. Multiple accounts can be created under the same institution name.

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Libraries are #DigitalEquity champions! Whether your library is part of a municipality or community nonprofit, you have a voice for the future of broadband access in the Commonwealth. The @masstechcollaborative BEAD Challenge runs from 6/20/24-7/20/24, giving libraries an opportunity to report unserved and underserved areas in their community. Learn more about the BEAD Challenge at πŸ”— the link in the bio. Register your library as a community anchor institution at πŸ”— the link in the bio. Multiple accounts can be created under the same institution name.