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    APPLY NOW: American Dream Literacy Initiative

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    Public libraries are invited to apply for $5,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.

    APPLY NOW: American Dream Literacy Initiative
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    Grappling with Job-Related Guilt

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    Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.

    Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
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    Tiny Library

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    The Tiny Library is a passive program, display, virtual readers advisory, and craft all mixed together.

    Tiny Library
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    Media Literacy for Adults

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    ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.

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    Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible

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    How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out. 

    Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible
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    Peggy Barber Tribute Grant

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    The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.

    Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
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    Take-Home Job Fair

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    It’s like a job fair, but all in a handy take-home bag: a pandemic solution from Tyler Public Library.

    Take-Home Job Fair
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    STEAM Club at Home: Fossil Dig

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    Kids took home plaster bricks with real fossils hardened inside, then met virtually to excavate.

    STEAM Club at Home: Fossil Dig
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    Virtual Author Talks

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    An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.

    Virtual Author Talks
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    Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries

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    Planning a virtual author event? Read up on some tips for hosting a successful e-visit.

    Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries
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    Outdoor No-Touch Escape Room

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    This COVID-safe outdoor escape room has no props or locks but still has all the fun.

    Outdoor No-Touch Escape Room

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March 5, 2015

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Apply Now: Round 2 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
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2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
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7 Ways to Make Your Virtual Programs More Accessible to Patrons with Disabilities
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Keeping Your Personal Finance Collections Relevant and Up to Date
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The Guilty Librarian: Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
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