TSP event update: Just got some exciting news from Esperanza Sanchez in Argentina! The Argentinean Cultural Institute and Lincoln Library Are hosting “Walking in New York” Intervened pictures and paints by Sabrina Díaz August 28th to September 25th at 672 Maipu Street, Buenos Aires – Argentina The show will be opened from Monday to Friday 9am-9pm [...]
Archive for August, 2009
“Walking in New York”
Posted in academic library, art exhibit, artwork on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Exploring the Cultures of Iran: A Global Project
Posted in academic library, cool project, discussion, displays, film screening, public talk, tagged academic library, collaboration, film screening, Iran, O'Grady Library on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Irina Gendelman just notified us that Saint Martin’s University O’Grady Library in Washington will participate in The September Project 2009 by educating their patrons on the history and current events of Iranian culture. As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Iran has contributed greatly to our understanding of literature, art, science, math and philosophy. [...]
Bringing the community together through music
Posted in academic library, music, music concert, public library on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the best ways to bring a community together is through music. Music can have the power to transcend racial, cultural, religious and generational barriers, just to name a few. In the past few years, librarians all over the world have discovered different ways to use music as a way to share ideas and [...]
Spreading The Word
Posted in Uncategorized on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is something truly inspiring when libraries can share ideas, knowledge and discussion, yet at the same time, be separated by oceans, mountains and boarders. Hence our motto, “connecting the world one library at a time.” Therefore, we encourage all librarians to document their event to the best of their abilities. Keep the ideas flowing [...]
Academic and School Libraries
Posted in academic library on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While many of our participating libraries in The September Project are public libraries, we also have several academic and school libraries that host some of our favorite events. What we love about these libraries is that they have the opportunity to reach out to so many students. This year my academic library, the University of [...]
“Inspire, Challenge, Engage”
Posted in community collaboration, exhibit, film screening, tagged Goffstown Public Library, knitting, new hampshire, September 11 on August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the fourth year that Goffstown Public Library in New Hampshire will be participating in the September Project. In past years, GPL has hosted some creative and inspiring events (such as Eyes Wide Open). This year, library coordinator Sandy Whipple and her colleagues will be hosting a number of truly remarkable events. Here are [...]
The 1st Amendment
Posted in constitution day, cool project, event, exhibit, school library, the september project, tagged constitution day, First Amendment, Gleeson Library, The University of San Francisco on August 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
September is right around the corner and we are anticipating the upcoming events. Recently, we have received word from the Gleeson Library at The University of San Francisco that their event will focus on the first amendment. photos by: davidsilver They plan on having posters for each of the freedoms listed in the first amendment: [...]