Cynthia Dutton has just notified us that Cuba Circulating Library in New York will present a talk by Public Affairs Officer Maj. Katherine Oliver, who was deployed to Afghanistan. She will discuss the people and culture of Afghanistan, with a special emphasis on issues that directly affect women. This talk will complement a book discussion [...]
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U.S. Soldier Will Discuss Women’s Issues in Afghanistan
Posted in discussion, public library, public talk, tagged afghanistan, book discussion, women's issues on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“World Trade Center” Screenings
Posted in 1, displays, film screening, public library on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We were glad to hear from Roma Baristaite, the Chief Librarian of Lithuania’s Povilas Višinskis Šiauliai County Public Library. They will be participating in The September Project again this year by showing three screenings of Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center on September 11. The film is based on the true story of John McLoughlin and [...]
The Super Librarian: A shout-out to all librarians
Posted in public library on July 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This awesome video was created by the New Jersey State Library system a few years ago to encourage patronage in local branches, but I am posting it as a tribute of gratitude to all librarians around the world. In a lot of ways, librarians are everyday heroes in their communities. It’s high time you all [...]
2009 Timberland Reads Together Program: Three Cups of Tea
Posted in discussion, displays, public library, tagged Aberdeen Timberland Library, Three Cups of Tea on July 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thirza Krohn, in charge of Aberdeen Timberland Library’s Adult Services, announced that her Washington library will host storyteller Rebecca Hom who will present tales of peace, justice, and humor from the Islamic World on September 11. Their TSP event is part of their 2009 Timberland Reads Together program: Three Cups of Tea. Greg Mortenson [...]
Simple and Sweet: Customer Appreciation Day
Posted in 1, public library, tagged calvert library, customer appreciation day on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Patricia Hoffmann, Director of Calvert County Public Libraries in Maryland, has just informed us that they will be hosting Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 11 as their September Project.
Staff will make cookies and brownies for customers to enjoy at each branch of their library system: Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Southern Branch in Lusby, Twin Beaches [...]
Morton Grove Public Library hosts book review
Posted in discussion, public library, public talk, tagged book review, morton grove public library on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What does it mean to be a hero? Some may picture traditional comic book characters, while others think of civil rights leaders. Or may be, it’s the guy working hard to put his kids through college. Either way, there are many perceptions of what classifies a “hero.” This September, the Morton Grove Public Library will [...]
4th Year TSP Veterans: Indian Prairie Public Library
Posted in 1, public library, public talk, tagged indian prairie public library on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We were thrilled to hear from our old friend and September Project veteran Cindy Kline, Adult Program Coordinator at Indian Prairie Public Library, from Darien, Illinois. This will be their fourth year participating in The September Project!
This year, Indian Prairie Public Library will be hosting actor R.J. Lindsey who will present Thomas Paine: Voice of [...]
What I’d Like the World to Read!
Posted in art exhibit, cool project, displays, public library, tagged book recomendations, display, game, IL, national library board, public library, singapore on July 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Public Libraries Singapore has announced its What I’d Like the World to Read! For The September Project 2009. Patrons are invited to create a short video, audio or Power Point presentation on any book they choose and why they think it is important for the world to read it. Here is a sample of one [...]
Terrebonne (LA) perseveres and participates
Posted in Louisiana, displays, music, music concert, public library, tagged Louisiana, music on September 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Terrebonne Parish Library has seen some tough times the past few years. Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike have all been unwelcome visitors to the community the library serves, and each year, Terrebonne comes back, a bit shaken, but strong.
We were so delighted to hear from Lauren Ledet once again, proof that her community and [...]
A world away, but not really that far: Povilas Visinskis Public Library (Lithuania)
Posted in academic library, discussion, displays, public library, tagged Lithuania, Rhode Island, thanks on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Each year, I’m amazed and humbled by the people who join this project. Although each event is unique, libraries are united by their dedication to organizing events that reflect their communities. Events explore notions of what it means to enjoy freedom, or what a peaceful planet may look like, or how the pursuit [...]
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