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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 17

    ALA Executive Board Recommends Closing Libraries to Public Read more:

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  2. 6 hours ago

    Continue sharing your stories with us here!

    Join us on Facebook Live at 11am for a monster themed Streaming Storytime! Please join us, share, and create digital watch parties.
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  3. 9 hours ago

    We are constantly updating our pandemic preparedness page as resources become available. Check out the page below to learn about upcoming COVID-19 related webinars and more.

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  4. Apr 3

    “I went from helping people 3D-print models of spaceships to running a small PPE factory in my garage.” Library resources help create much-needed face shields and other health care equipment, at The Scoop

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  5. Apr 3

    Take your next video call in style with these backdrops from , , and more:

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  6. Retweeted
    Apr 2

    Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Free Webinar Series | Public Library Association (PLA) ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  7. Apr 2

    This year’s campaign was our most successful ever thanks to you, our incredible advocates! You can rely on ALA’s continued work in DC, but it's your stories that make the case for library funding. Keep sharing what makes .

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  8. Apr 2

    This virtual escape room from brings the magic of online:

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  9. Apr 1

    This , check out how libraries across America are adapting their plans for the in the midst of . The library community is committed to ensuring a full and representative count across the country.

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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 31

    Libraries remain vital and are not just a building

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  11. Apr 1

    Nice job, !

    We’re donating our supply of gloves and face masks to the Midwest Express Clinic in Roscoe Village. (Our conservation staff wear PPE gear while using tools + chemicals to care for damaged items in our collection.)
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  12. Mar 31

    Goodnight With ! 😍

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    "Goodnight With Dolly" Coming April 2! and are excited to present a new weekly read-aloud video series with the
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  13. Mar 31

    Voting for the ALA elections ends tomorrow. Questions about the elections process? Check out the Guide to ALA Elections here:

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  14. Mar 31

    A great loss for the world of children's literature. 😥 was the 2011 recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award, and his books "Strega Nona" and "26 Fairmount Avenue" won Caldecott and Newbery Honors.

    Beloved children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, whose imaginative and warm-hearted work sold 25 million copies around the world, died Monday at age 85. By his count, he worked on some 270 books as the author, illustrator or both.
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  15. Mar 30

    Ever wanted to star in your own READ® poster? Now's your chance:

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  16. Mar 29

    You have until April 1 to get your ALA Election ballot in. Read the Guide to ALA Elections before you vote and share your virtual "I voted" sticker here:

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  17. Mar 29

    University Libraries Help Hospitals with PPE Donations: speaks to preservation specialists rushing to fill shortages of protective gear.

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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 26

    Great news! After conversations with and other industry leaders, LinkedIn Learning announced today that library users will no longer need to create a LinkedIn profile or provide an email address to use the service.

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  19. Mar 28

    Check out this free resource from our friends at ! 👇

    Join the ranks of , , , and more and star in your own READ poster with our FREE poster file: . Learn the basics and some creative ideas here: . Use and tag us to show us your creations!
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  20. Mar 28

    Schools and libraries across Montana are using their 3D printers to help with the shortage of protective facial masks.

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  21. Mar 28

    Check out this incredibly timely webinar from our friends at and on how to mitigate while managing a library or archive collection. Register below for the upcoming session (Monday,March 30 @ 1-2pm EST).

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