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Text reads: Working with Interns. Illustrations of three youthful characters working, and reading next to illustrations of books and a backpack.
Text reads: Working with Interns. Illustrations of three youthful characters working, and reading next to illustrations of books and a backpack.
Librarians On: Working with Interns (So Everyone Wins)
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Get ready to be inspired! Ten library professionals share what to know about working with interns.

Fall for Fine Arts 2: African American Artists
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LAPL celebrated Black History Month with a study of African American artists and hands-on classes inspired by their work.

Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Apply Now: Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit
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One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.

Photograph of book open on a table with a Christmas mug and Christmas tree in the background.
Photograph of book open on a table with a Christmas mug and Christmas tree in the background.
"A Christmas Carol" Read-Aloud
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Participants take turns reading out loud from the classic 1843 Dickens novella. Festive costumes and cozy drinks are encouraged!

Illustration of a Halloween scene with a video 'Play' button in the middle. There is an illustration of a skeleton, pair of orange scissors, orange pain, orange marker and illustrations of a haunted house against a black backdrop.
Illustration of a Halloween scene with a video 'Play' button in the middle. There is an illustration of a skeleton, pair of orange scissors, orange pain, orange marker and illustrations of a haunted house against a black backdrop.
Halloween Craft Video Round-up
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Need a quick Halloween craft? Or maybe something more time-intensive like a bubbling cauldron? 

Photograph of an iceberg
Photograph of an iceberg
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg to Communicate with Your Community
Blog by Community-Centered Libraries

To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.

Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Money Madness Teen Lock-in
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This popular teen financial lit program (complete with free pizza!) took place after library hours.

Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Adopt a House Plant
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Host a "plant swap," where people can get new plants, share cuttings, or drop off plants.