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Welcome back, Public Library Berio of Genoa!

Posted in discussion, public library, public talk on August 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We were very pleased to hear from the Public Library Berio of Genoa (Italy) this year, which is participating in the September project for the 5th time. Welcome back! This year our commemoration is called “WAR! – Yesterday’s and today’s conflicts,” a public conference with a slide show by Livio Senigalliesi,  photojournalist. From the falling [...]

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surveying the landscape

Posted in academic library, public library on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

david and i would like to know your thoughts on the future of the september project. if you have participated in the project, please consider completing a short survey. we’d love to hear from you. thanks!

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U.S. Soldier Will Discuss Women’s Issues in Afghanistan

Posted in discussion, public library, public talk, tagged , , on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 on [...]

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“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 [...]

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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 [...]

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2009 Timberland Reads Together Program: Three Cups of Tea

Posted in discussion, displays, public library, tagged , 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 and [...]

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Simple and Sweet: Customer Appreciation Day

Posted in 1, public library, tagged , 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 [...]

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Morton Grove Public Library hosts book review

Posted in discussion, public library, public talk, tagged , 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 [...]

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4th Year TSP Veterans: Indian Prairie Public Library

Posted in 1, public library, public talk, tagged 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 [...]

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What I’d Like the World to Read!

Posted in art exhibit, cool project, displays, public library, tagged , , , , , , 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 [...]

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