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The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Live Free: Exceed Your Highest Expectations by DeVon Franklin We hope to see you at our future MLA events, and until then, happy reading!

Charlie Brown's Christmas Miracle: The Inspiring, Untold Story of the Making of a Holiday Classic by Michael Keane Doc Watson: A Life in Music by Eddie Huffman The Innovators by Walter Isaacson Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bring Your Own Book Club social Saturday, May 10! It was great to get together, share our favorite reads, and connect over our love of books.

Reminder: Our May social will be 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., this Saturday, May 10, at Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Carmel Commons, 7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd. RVSP recommended, but not required at this form: forms.gle/CGPtEYXQGFei8U…

Open to all. Bring a book, bring a friend! RVSP recommended, but not required at this form: forms.gle/CGPtEYXQGFei8U… Questions? Email MLA Immediate Past President Laura McShane at laura.mcshane@jwu.edu.

Our May social will be 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Carmel Commons, 7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Join us for a relaxed, informal Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club discussion.

Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite book and tell us about it! We will also chat about our favorite new shows, what's going on at our libraries, and other fun topics.

Save the date! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MLA Conference on June 4, 2025 at Central Piedmont Community College. More details coming soon.

Today is the last day to register for the MLA December Event on Thursday, December 19, from noon to 2:00 pm at Community Matters Cafe. We hope to see you there! Register at mlalibrary.org.

There is still time to register for the MLA December Event! Join us next Thursday, December 19, from noon - 2:00 pm for lunch, connection, and conversation at Community Matters Cafe, Charlotte, NC. Lunch is included! Register at mlalibrary.org.

Join us noon - 2 p.m., Thursday, December 19, for lunch, connection, and conversation at Community Matters Cafe. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Member Rate: $15 Non-member Rate: $20 Register at mlalibrary.org.

Save the Date - Join us on December 19 from 12 PM to 2 PM for our in-person December event. More details coming soon!

Nominate yourself or a colleague for SAA’s Emerging Leader Award! The nomination deadline is February 28, 2025. For more information on award criteria and eligibility, as well as access to the nomination form, follow this link: app.smarterselect.com/programs/45673…

Have you ever thought about joining the MLA Board? Now is the time. We are accepting nominations for Vice President and At-Large Board Members. Deadline for nominations is November 22 at noon (EST). Questions? Please contact us at metrolina.library@gmail.com.

There are still spots open for tomorrow’s free webinar, “QuantaLib: Unlocking Practical AI Tools for Library Staff.” Register today - mlalibrary.org

There is still time to register for the upcoming free webinar, "QuantaLib: Unlocking Practical AI Tools for Library Staff", on October 23 at 2:00 pm (EST) with Donte' Perry. Register today at mlalibrary.org.

Join us for a free webinar, "QuantaLib: Unlocking Practical AI Tools for Library Staff", on October 23 at 2:00 pm (EST). Register today at mlalibrary.org.

Join us on Thursday, October 3, at Sir Edmund Halley's in Park Road Shopping Center for MLA Game Night. Get together with other area librarians for socializing and games. Games will be provided. RSVP at mlalibrary.org/event-5883056. Reservations are not required.