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The Social Library, Volume 44
With an unusually large number of videos posted to library Facebook pages this week, we’re bringing you our first format-themed Social Library with five videos to inspire and celebrate. Libraries are using this format to showcase innovative library s...
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The Social Library, Volume 43
This week's collection of Social Library events and resources represents how libraries are connecting with patrons of all ages, backgrounds and interests. From teen book speed dating to STEM backpacks, and from patron thanks to patron stories, this s...
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The Social Library, Volume 42
Libraries showcased in this week's edition of the Social Library are finding different ways for community members to give back. From a library garden who donates produce to a local food bank, to another who hosts an "Adopt-A-Book" fundraise...
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The Social Library, Volume 41
In this week's edition of our Social Library series we're honoring the great work of Wikipedians, sharing some great examples of libraries using Facebook to engage and share knowledge with patrons, and noting how one library is supporting those in th...
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The Social Library, Volume 40
It's hard to believe we've already reached Volume 40 of our Social Library series! We continue to discover new ways libraries are connecting with their communities, in creative spaces, through innovative programs and in meaningful and impactful ways....
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The Social Library, Volume 39
In Volume 39 of our Social Library series, we're excited to showcase libraries who have done a wonderful job, especially with photos, engaging with their communities. From "Month of Thanks" to "Family Reads Week," these libraries ...
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The Social Library, Volume 38
We're pleased to bring you Volume 38 of our Social Library series, with some wonderful examples of libraries connecting with their communities. We're featuring a monthly reading group that encourages social media engagement, a library providing a spa...
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The Social Library, Volume 37
Volume 37 of our Social Library series begins with bold and impactful programming from the Seattle Public Library and includes a number of food-related events. Though we're not featuring any of your Halloween photos, we were very impressed by all the...
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The Social Library, Volume 36
We continue our Social Library series this week with Volume 36, and a healthy dose of inspiration from libraries via Facebook. One library is hosting a TEDx event, another is using Facebook to market library databases; one welcomed pageant royalty, a...
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The Social Library, Volume 35
With Volume 35 of our Social Library series, we learn of libraries gathering community around fitness, reading, early literacy, the great outdoors, and of course, zombies. These ideas can be stolen and applied to libraries of any size, and with partn...