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Creating Cultural Change: Bringing DEI to Life – a Reflection

The Stark Library in Canton, Ohio presented Creating Cultural Change: Bringing DEI to Life at the PLA 2024 conference.  When […]

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

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The Science of Reading @ Your Public Library

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

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How to Survive Departmental Restructuring in a Public Library

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Asher Perlman On Obsessive Ruminating, Getting Personal, And Drawing Hands

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New FYI Podcast Episode – True Crime Podcasts Discussion Group

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Building and Curating a Manga Collection to Meet Growing Community Demand

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Public Libraries Celebrate Pride

Queer* Query LGBTQIA+ Health Resources in the Library

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Excitement and Ideas at PLA 2024

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Myriam Lacroix On Her Spectacular Debut Novel

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Reflections on Teen Artists-in-Residence at PLA 2024

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Reflections on We See You: Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Believing in Library Magic at PLA 2024

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Data-Driven Librarianship: A Children’s Librarian Perspective

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Gratitude and Growth: My Journey at PLA 2024

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Emiko Jean On The Role Of Hope In Her Riveting New Thriller

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The Antidote to Negativity at PLA 2024

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New Podcast Episode – The Role of Libraries in Navigating an AI-Empowered Future

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Resources for Raising Readers and Spaces for Building Connections at PLA 2024

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A Boost to my Professional Community at PLA 2024

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

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Creating Youth Opportunities – a Reflection

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Barbara Bush Foundation Joins PLA and AT&T in Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners

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