Eileen M. Washburn Author Archive

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Eileen is the Children's/YA Librarian at the Richmond Memorial Library in Marlborough, Connecticut. She recently served on the Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Committee, and loves writing for children and connecting people of all ages with books!

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EasyJet Brings Children’s Books to the Sky

Over the last summer EasyJet unveiled their “flybraries” or flying libraries, hoping to encourage young passengers to read more.

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Connecticut Library Robotics Team Competes at Regional Competition

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What’s In Your Secret Library Stash?

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Using Pokémon GO to Connect With Your Library Community

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Book Club Survey Offers Insights for Libraries

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (left) watches artist Shepard Fairey sign a replica of LA’s first artist-designed, limited-edition library card at the press launch on April 19 at the Central Library. The card is available at all 73 locations of the Los Angeles Public Library.

Los Angeles Public Library Updates Twenty-Year-Old Library Card Design

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25 Nonfiction Titles for Guys Who Aren’t Big Readers

Library of Congress Shares Rosa Parks Collection

#1000BlackGirlBooks Campaign Exceeds Goal

St. Paul Public Library Publishes Picture Books

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The Library: A Powerful Memory for One Filmmaker

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Closing the Drawer on Library Catalog Cards

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When There Is a Library at Home, Everyone Wins

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The Latest and Greatest Middle School Reads

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Observations from Serving on a Children’s Book Award Committee

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“We Need Diverse Books” Campaign Gaining Momentum

Revised Budget May Restore Much of State Funding to Connecticut Library System