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We have paused our activity on this platform as of June 4, 2024. Visit our website and follow our other social media accounts for updates on our programs and services: masslibsystem.org

@booksnyarn Thank you for your dedication to Massachusetts libraries, Kristi!

It’s my last day at @masslibsystem today. After ten years here, and two decades in MA, I am moving back to NY and closer to the rest of my family. It seems surreal.

There are still open seats for our Crisis Prevention Institute Verbal Intervention Training on April 26th! Learn how to confidently manage difficult situations, improving the culture of safety in your library. Register: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/11998968

Check out the Community Chats happening in the second half of April! Join us for any session by registering online: bit.ly/chatsMLS

Thank you to @beverlylibrary, @SawyerLibrary, @WatertownPubLib, and @Worcester_PL for participating in this project!

In honor of #NationalLibraryOutreachDay, we highlighted some MA libraries using bookmobiles, deposit collections, and other outreach methods to ensure equitable access to library resources for all. Read our blog post: bit.ly/OutreachDayBlog

Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! Thank you for your dedication to making libraries so special. Read MLS Executive Director Sarah Sogigian's blog post for more on today's celebration: bit.ly/WorkersDayBlog…

On #RightToReadDay, we stress the importance of intellectual freedom and everyone's right to read. For more resources, connect with @UABookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org Visit our guide for more resources on how to respond to book challenges in MA: guides.masslibsystem.org/intellectualfr…

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! We are celebrating all week long, so stay tuned to our social media! @ALALibrary

Happy School Librarian Day! Thank you to all school librarians for making positive impacts in the lives of your students every day.

Registration is still open for our April workshops! School and academic librarians can join Make it Count to learn how to increase impact in their instruction through careful collaboration and instructional design. Register for any upcoming session: bit.ly/MakeItCountMLS

Check out our upcoming Community Chats for the beginning of April! Join to learn more about leadership, youth services, and artificial intelligence (AI). Register for any session: bit.ly/chatsMLS

New! 🌍 Blue Marble Library Blog Post "Earth Day Programs Across the Library Landscape" 🌍 by @ggriffiss via @masslibsystem 🌳 Read the full post here: tinyurl.com/387sraph

Share your sustainability and climate preparedness activities with MA libraries! Join @BlueLibrarians for three virtual meetings this year to share your ideas, discover innovative environmental practices, and learn about a grant opportunity. Register: bit.ly/BlueMarbleIdeas

Join our virtual panel discussion about food insecurity on March 28 at 10 a.m. Three public library directors and a children’s librarian will discuss how to develop nutrition literacy through innovative programs and partnerships. Register: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/12213804

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) and MLS invite members to join a virtual Q&A session with representatives from Ingram Content Group on March 21 at 1 p.m. Attendees can ask questions and address concerns.   Register: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/12195353

Looking to bring trauma-informed care to your library?   Join professor and librarian Rebecca Tolley on March 27 at 10 a.m. for a discussion on how your library can incorporate this approach in your services.   Register for this virtual event: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/12063315

Community Chats - Join library staff from across the state to share, learn and just connect! To register, visit our Events calendar and search Community Chat. calendar.masslibsystem.org

MLS Consultants are launching their Spring 2024 workshops. We hope you will be able to attend some of them!🌷 To register and view all of our learning opportunities, visit: calendar.masslibsystem.org

Did you know that many of the virtual MLS learning opportunities are recorded and made available to members who can't attend the live event? Check out our vimeo page to watch and learn at your convenience. vimeo.com/masslibsystem