SEATTLE — Seattle Public librarian Misha Stone came up with this list.

“Washington Authors have been at the forefront of important conversations in their work for a long time now,” she says. “These are some books that feature new voices and insights that will open your eyes and get you thinking.”

Book #1: Parable of The Sower, a novel written in the 90’s by the late Octavia Butler. Like The Handmaid’s Tale, it’s a classic of dystopian fiction

Book #2: So Lucky,  a novel by Seattle author Nicola Griffith.

“It features a disabled main character which you don’t often see in literary fiction and it follows Mara who’s at the top of her game.” Says Stone. “She’s got everything but in the course of one week, she loses it all. Her wife leaves her. She’s diagnosed with MS and she loses her dream job.”

The author has multiple sclerosis herself.

“What starts as a quest for Mara’s embracing her new reality and helping others do the same becomes a thriller about identity and vulnerability,” says Stone. “This book will leave you breathless.”

Book # 3: Exhalation, a sci-fi short story collection by Bellevue author Ted Chiang that recently appeared on Barack Obama’s 2019 reading list.

“If you saw the movie Arrival,  which is based on Ted Chiang’s story “The Story of Your Life”, then you know these are the kind of short stories that will hit you both intellectually and emotionally,” says Stone.

Book #4 is So You Want To Talk About Race, a work of non-fiction by Seattle’s Ijeoma Oluo.

“It is a great introduction to the topics of racism, privilege, intersectionality and so much more,” says Stone. “Oluo is such a thoughtful and funny and engaging writer. She writes about her own experiences  while unpacking these really big concepts and this book really challenges you to understand that it’s our personal responsibility to confront the legacy of racism by being actively engaged in its undoing.”

Finally book # 5: A House On Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction, a memoir by Paula Becker.

“It’s about what she and her family went through when her oldest son Hunter became a drug addict,” says Stone. “Hunter grew up in the schools and on the streets of Seattle and our city comes to vivid life in a way that makes it all the more intimate and harrowing of a story. This is a book that will break your heart but also reminds you of the power of hope.”

Washington State Library (Office of the Secretary of State) Open Positions

Library & Archival Professional 2 – Snohomish County, Monroe

Other Opportunities courtesy of WLA

1. Youth Services Supervisor, Meridian Library District (ID) — Closes 11/15/2019
2. Medical Librarian, The Institute for Functional Medicine (WA) — Open until filled
3. Montana Shared Catalog Technician (System Administrator), Montana State Library (MT) — Review of applications begins November 8, 2019, open until filled
4. Library Community Services Manager, Fairbanks North Star Borough (AK) — Closes 11/13/2019
5. Library Director, Edmonds Community College (WA) — Closes 11/19/2019
6. Web Services Librarian, University of Oregon Libraries (OR) — Open until filled; review of applications begins 11/21/2019
7. Children’s Services Librarian, King County Library System (WA) — Closes 10/31/2019
8. Instruction & Accessibility Librarian, Montana State University Library, Bozeman (MT) — Open until filled
9. Branch Manager, Vancouver Mall Library of Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (WA) — Closes 11/11/2019
10. Education & Enrichment Librarian, Spokane County Library District (WA) — 11/08/2019
11. Library Director, City of Kenai (AK) — Closes 11/6/2019
12. Library Assistant (Interlibrary Loan & Outreach Services), University of Alaska Southeast (AK) — Initial application review taking place on 11/4/2019
13. Library Director, City of Bandon (OR) — Closes 10/31/2019
14. Core Systems Librarian, University of Oregon Libraries (OR) — Review of applications begins 10/21/2019; position open until filled
15. Deputy Library Director, Coos Bay Public Library (OR) — Closes 11/14/2019
16. Library Technician 3, Oregon State University (OR)– Closes 11/8/2019
17. Faculty Librarian, Temporary Full Time, North Seattle College (WA) — Closes 11/11/2019
18. Analyst Programmer III, Oregon State University Libraries & Press (OR) — Closes 11/3/2019
19. Assistant Librarian – Collection Development Librarian, University of Wyoming Libraries (WY) — Ongoing
20. Assistant Librarian – Discovery & Metadata Librarian, University of Wyoming Libraries (WY) — Ongoing
21. Internship MDT Library, Montana Department of Transportation (MT) — Closes 1/4/2020
22. Library Director, Sitka Public Library (AK) — Closes 11/1/2019
23. Data Library Curator, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (WA) — Open until filled
24. Branch Librarian, Snohomish County (WA) – Open until filled
25. Library Manager, Seattle Children’s (WA) — Open until filled
26. Assistant Librarian – UW Libraries Regional Medical Library/Membership Coordinator, University of Wyoming (WY) — Open until filled
27. Library Director, City of Milton-Freewater (OR) — Closes 11/1/2019
28. University Archivist, Willamette University (OR) — Open until filled
29. Law Librarian 1 or 2, Washington State Law Library (WA) — Open until filled
30. Instructional Technology Librarian, University of Idaho Library (ID) — Open until filled
31. University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Eastern Washington University (WA) — Open until filled
32. Library Operations Manager, Western Washington University (WA) — Open until filled
33. Reference Specialist, Tacoma Community College (WA) – Open until filled
34. Library Circulation Specialist, Chemeketa Community College (OR) Closes 10/31/19

Library Jobs Outside the Pacific Northwest

• Digital Assets Accessioning Librarian, Utah State University Libraries (UT) — Closes 11/25/2019
• Library Technician (Information and Technical Services), Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (DC) — Closes 11/20/2019
• User Engagement Librarian, Woodbury University Library (CA) — Closes 11/18/2019
• Librarian, Alamo Colleges District (TX) — Closes 11/7/2019
• Library Director, Medina County District Library (OH) — Closes 12/1/2019
• City Librarian, New Haven Free Public Library (CT) — Closes 11/10/2019
• Collections & Research Librarian, Holy Names University (CA) — Continuous

Other Regional Library Employment Links:

Alaska job announcements from AKLA;
Partnership Job Site from Provincial & Territorial Library Associations of Canada;
Calgary Alberta area jobs from FLA;
Oregon Jobline from the Oregon State Library;
Washington State Jobs from INALJ;
JobLIST from ALA and ACRL

More Library Jobs

Indeed.com– library jobs

Monster.com– library jobs

Library Employment Opportunities

Friday, Nov 1 (8-9 am)

Political Savvy – Why It’s Important and How to Master It (Digital.gov)

Political Savvy can be defined as the ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally. This seminar will focus on what it is, how to master it, and why mastering this skill is so important, along with a discussion about engagement and communications-related issues that are common across organizations.

For more information and to register, visit: https://digital.gov/events/

Friday, Nov 1 (11-12 pm)

Catalyst Fund Webinar Series: Access to US Congressional Correspondence Data (Lyrasis)

Constituent correspondence with the U.S. Congress captures the interactions between Americans and their elected representatives. Congress manages correspondence with proprietary systems, and data exported from these systems is donated to libraries across the country. The complexity, format, and sensitive nature of the exported data have posed challenges for repositories. No repository has processed these large data sets in a replicable way, and without a concerted effort, data is at risk of disappearing. The America Contacts Congress project, funded by a LYRASIS Catalyst Fund grant, provides a roadmap for preserving and providing access to this unique resource.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.lyrasis.org/services/Pages/Classes.aspx

Friday, Nov 1 (12-1 pm)

Making Difficult Conversations Easy (Effectiveness Institute)

Do you shy away from conflict? In organizations across the world conflict is avoided. Expectations go unmet, values are violated, and overall under-performance exists because people do not know how to effectively resolve issues without resorting to the use of power. This one-hour session introduces you to concepts that enable you to begin to “integrate conflict” – to walk into it and effectively handle it – rather than avoid it.

For more information and to register, visit: https://effectivenessinstitute.com/upcoming-events/

Monday, Nov 4 (11-12 pm)

Getting Ready for WyoGives (Wyoming Nonprofit Network)

Learn everything you need to know about WyoGives, including how to register your organization for the big event and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible. We’ll conclude by answering any of your WyoGives questions and highlighting the resources available to make getting ready for WyoGives a breeze!

For more information and to register, visit: https://wynonprofit.org/Events/

Monday, Nov 4 (12-1 pm)

Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Outreach for K-3rd Graders (Colorado State Library)

Part 4 of a 4 part series about services designed for kids K – 3. Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver Public Library are expanding their services to developing readers and the grown ups in their lives using the five Grade Level Reading Skills. We’ll discuss outreach best practices, different types of outreach currently being piloted in Denver, as well as challenges and successes.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/

Monday, Nov 4 (3-4 pm)

Digital Curriculum Development: The Missing Time-Saving Link (edWeb.net)

Learn how states, districts and schools are digitizing standards and competencies, directly tied to your curriculum development, while simplifying the process of standards management. We’ll explore the benefits of digitizing standards and competencies through the lens of teacher and curriculum lead. You’ll walk away knowing how you can simplify your digital landscape and save time, day after day, year after year, while tying everything to your competencies and standards.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Tuesday, Nov 5 (9-10 am)

5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses (Firespring)

There is more power and leverage in one email subscriber than 100 Facebook likes or 50 Twitter followers if email marketing is done right. Problem is, 9 out of 10 nonprofits don’t do it right. In this educational session, Jay will share the secrets of email marketing geniuses.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.firespring.com/resources/webinars/

Tuesday, Nov 5 (10-11 am)

WSL Digital Newspapers (Washington State Library)

Joins us as Shawn Schollmeyer, Washington Digital Newspaper Coordinator for the Washington State Library (WSL), shows off the new Washington Digital Newspapers website and discusses the state newspaper program and participation in the National Digital Newspaper Program grant from National Endowment for the Humanities. Shawn will also spend a little bit of time showing off Digital Collections programs that can be viewed on the State Library website.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx

Tuesday, Nov 5 (11-12 pm)

Digital Literacy (Idealware)

Karen Graham, Director of Education & Outreach for Tech Impact, will lead a panel discussion about why a proactive approach to embracing technology is critical for your organization’s success, how technology is changing how we work, the advantages it provides, what kinds of digital skills nonprofit leaders need and how can they acquire them.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.idealware.org/training-calendar/

Tuesday, Nov 5 (12-1 pm)

Reading Graphic: Graphic Novels for Fall and Beyond (Booklist)

Blending sweeping illustrations and powerful narratives, graphic novels offer fast-paced entertainment and educational opportunities for readers of all ages—and continue to be a high-circulating section in libraries everywhere. In this free, hour-long webinar, representatives from Dark Horse Comics, Dead Reckoning, Diamond Book Distributors, Fantagraphics Books, and Image Comics will showcase forthcoming children’s, middle-grade, YA, and adult graphic novel releases.

For more information and to register, visit:https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, Nov 5 (12-1 pm)

From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Curious about evidence-based public health (EBPH) but not sure where to start? This session will provide a basic introduction to the concept of evidence-based public health. Attendees will be introduced to the three domains of influence and Brownson et al.’s seven-step evidence-based public health process.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Tuesday, Nov 5 (4-5 pm)

Using Technology as an Instructional Resource to Investigate Phenomena (edWeb.net)

Using phenomena, students can formulate scientific ideas using observations. Digital media is a great platform in which to deliver phenomena to students. In this edWebinar, we will use a time lapse video of photosynthesis as seen from space to drive a hands-on lesson using a carbon dioxide sensor to facilitate an understanding of the relationship between carbon dioxide, respiration, and photosynthesis in plants.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Wednesday, Nov 6 (9-10 am)

Feeding America: Gardens, Seed Exchanges, Summer Meals, and More! (Nebraska Library Commission)

Three-quarters of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity are in rural areas. This session will cover how public libraries feed America: 1) Distributing food at the library, 2) Teaching and supporting gardening, 3) Teaching how to prepare healthy food, and 4) Offering the library’s support to food programs (e.g. Farmers Markets). We will then go over how you can use the resources of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including its Cooperative Extension, Summer Food Service, 4-H, and Master Gardener programs.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, Nov 6 (9-2 pm)

LibraryCon Live! (Library Journal & School Library Journal)

A Virtual Festival for Librarians, Book Nerds, and Fans of Graphic Novels, SF, and Fantasy. LibraryCon Live! is a free, completely virtual conference—no traveling and no cost! Register now! We look forward to seeing you on November 6th. Can’t make the live date? No problem! All the sessions will be archived, and the virtual environment will be accessible for three months.

For more information and to register, visit: https://vshow.on24.com/vshow/Library_Con/registration/16208?regPageId=16208

Wednesday, Nov 6 (12-1 pm)

Conducting the Reference Interview: How to Ask Better Questions to Make Customers Happy (Colorado State Library)

How do we connect customers with exactly what they need when the way they ask for something is open to many interpretations? Enter… the reference interview! The purpose of a reference interview is to find out what a customer wants so library staff can match the information need with the library’s resources. Join us as we break down the process into simple steps and discuss solutions to common problems. Participants will leave with a 6-step tool kit to asking better questions so customers leave happy.

For more information and to register, visit: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/

Wednesday, Nov 6 (12-1 pm)

GovInsights: Where is State and Local Tech Headed With Data? (GovLoop)

Join us online for an online panel discussion on how state and local government agencies are embracing data analytics to make more informed decisions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/

Wednesday, Nov 6 (1-2 pm)

Facilitating Civic Engagement with Pop-Up Programming (Infopeople)

In late summer of 2016, Skokie (IL) Public Library created a Civic Lab–a mobile, pop-up initiative to increase public discussion and civic literacy among library patrons of all ages. In this webinar Christine Goertz and Amy Holcomb, two members of the Civic Lab team, will discuss the background of the Civic Lab, strategies in developing civic literacy opportunities across multiple departments, and the four types of pop-up events that make up the majority of Civic Lab appearances.

For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

Wednesday, Nov 6 (3-4 pm)

How Digital Stressors Impact Student Learning (edWeb.net)

In this edWebinar, participants will define and understand the digital stressors that kids are facing in digital spaces, such as social media and gaming platforms. They will discover ways to best integrate SEL practices and content to mitigate those stressors. Lastly, we will review examples of how educators identify and address stressors in the classroom.

For more information and to register, visit:  https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Thursday, Nov 7 (9-10 am)

Child Care is Everywhere: How Libraries Can Develop, Strengthen, and Support Child Care Part I: Introduction to Child Care & Bringing Literacy to Child Care (Association for Library Service to Children)

More than half of children under 5 years attend child care and high quality programs can have lasting positive effects, including improved cognitive and social abilities. Learn about several different library programs that develop and support high-quality child care, such as Growing Providers, BPL’s initiative to support community members in opening their own home-based child care centers, BPL’ss “Nanny and Me,” a certificate-bearing child/caregiver program in early literacy practices, NYPL’s targeted nanny family literacy workshops for caregivers to network and support each other while learning new skills, and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s “Literacy in Early Learning Spaces” program for family and licensed child care centers.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/live-webinars

Thursday, Nov 7 (10-10:45 am)

Pronunciator (Wyoming State Library)

Robert from Pronunciator will show the various tools Pronunciator offers to help you learn 105 languages, and to help ELL students who speak any of 90 languages learn English in their mother tongue.

For more information and to register, visit: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/557385005

Thursday, Nov 7 (11-12 pm)

10 Ways to Improve Donor Retention with Social Media (Bloomerang)

In terms of thanking donors in consistently creative ways, you may be suffering from the nonprofit reality of stretched resources and a limited budget. Engaging donors takes time, thought, and purpose, and you may not know where to begin. Never fear! Using social media and some free online tools, you can create your very own #DonorGratitude campaign, on a shoestring budget!

For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Thursday, Nov 7 (11-12:30 pm)

Accidental Techie: How to Support Your Nonprofit Without an IT Background (IdealWare)

Nearly every small nonprofit has a staffer who stumbled into being the go-to techie around the office. They often have little training—just a good head for technology and the patience to deal with the many issues that come up in a busy office. Are you one of these “accidental techies”? This course is designed to give you a boost—in knowledge, resources, and confidence—to help you embrace your role and thrive as an intentional techie. Over three weeks, we’ll show you how to get through the big and small IT issues that most nonprofits face. (Nov 7, 14, 21). This week: Hardware Infrastructure Basics.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.idealware.org/training-calendar/

Thursday, Nov 7 (1-2 pm)

Advocacy 101: When Advocacy Becomes Second Nature (WebJunction & Association of Rural and Small Libraries)

If advocacy is a scary word to you, this webinar may change your feelings about it. Advocating for increased support for your library is an action that promotes the library’s success and contributes to your own enhanced ability to do your job well, with improved resources. Join us for this webinar to help your library begin to build advocacy into your everyday routines. Learn about inexpensive ideas and activities, how to tap into the Friends of the Library and other groups, and how to figure out what matters to “them” (i.e. funding partners, community, grantors). Before you know it, you will be advocating like a natural.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

Thursday, Nov 7 (1-2 pm)

New Overtime Labor Standards Taking Effect: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know (Wyoming Nonprofit Network)

The Wyoming Nonprofit Network  is joining with the National Council of Nonprofits to present a national webinar to help all in the charitable community understand what the Overtime Final Rule means to nonprofit operations and missions, and what nonprofits should be doing now to prepare. We will be joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Labor and experts from groups representing workers and employers who will present their unique perspectives and answer questions from nonprofits. We will also address the interplay of federal and state law and help attendees determine with labor standards they should be applying in their workplaces.

For more information and to register, visit: https://wynonprofit.org/Events/

Thursday, Nov 7 (3-4 pm)

Solving Problems with Coding in the Library (School Library Connection)

In this sequel to their popular first webinar, “Coding in the School Library,” the expert librarians dive deeper into practical projects that you can try with your students, no matter your own personal experience with computer programming. They’ll walk through the steps of a few of their favorite coding lessons, explain how to get reluctant partners on board to increase student programming skills, and share the teaching tactics that have had the most success with their students. Their tips come just in time to help prepare your school for Computer Science Education Week this December 9–15. Join us!

For more information and to register, visit: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/

Friday, Nov 8 (9-10 am)

PubMed for Librarians: Introduction (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Attend this webinar to learn about the difference between PubMed and MEDLINE, how to run a basic PubMed search, assess your search results, analyze search details, customize PubMed with My NCBI, search for a known citation; plus, brief introductions to MeSH, automatic term mapping, search tags and subheadings. This class will be demonstrated in the new PubMed interface.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Friday, Nov 8 (12-1 pm)

The Latest K-12 Digital Content Trends & Strategies That Make a Difference (School Library Journal)

There’s little doubt that digital content and tools are making their way into the classroom from coast to coast. From curriculum and lesson plans to literacy programs, ebooks and audiobooks are being adopted in our schools at an unprecedented rate. The real opportunity to unlock the opportunity that digital content provides comes from understanding what is working now and how to make the learning experience even better as needs evolve. Attendees will gain perspective of educators’ use of and attitudes toward ebooks and audiobooks, as well as a look at future plans. We’ll review common challenges along with proven solutions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

Tuesday, Nov 12 (9-10 am)

Child Care is Everywhere: How Libraries Can Develop, Strengthen, and Support Child Care Part II: Programs for Nannies and Informal Providers Child Care (Association for Library Service to Children)

At this session, we will focus on informal providers and nannies, an audience who are often already actively using the library. We discuss some of the needs informal child care providers and nannies as well as learn about some easy-to-implement programs to support these caregivers from Brooklyn Public Library and New York Public Library.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/live-webinars

Tuesday, Nov 12 (11-12 pm)

How to Make Event Volunteers Love You (CharityHowTo)

During this free 45 minute live nonprofit webinar with A.J. Steinberg you are going to learn how to create a volunteer experience that makes your event volunteers love your organization so they come back and help year-after-year and make your life easier.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free

Tuesday, Nov 12 (11-12 pm)

How to Introduce Fun and Playful Stem Robotics in Your Afterschool Program (National Afterschool Association)

The early grades are a wonderful time to spark young people’s interest in coding, robotics and engineering, but it requires age-appropriate tools and hands-on concrete activities. What better place to introduce easy, engaging and fun robotics than in your afterschool setting? With robotics, children integrate creative STEM/STEAM learning while collaborating and creating with arts and crafts, gaming, hands-on science projects, storytelling and more! Webinar is for members but membership is free.

For more information and to register, visit: https://naaweb.org/naa-events/webinars

Tuesday, Nov 12 (12-1 pm)

Is Impact Investing a Good Strategy for Your Organization? (TechSoup)

In this 60-minute webinar, Will Jacobsen, senior director of strategic investments and investor relations at Kiva Capital, and Ken Tsunoda, vice president of development at TechSoup, will talk about these topics: What impact investing means for nonprofits; The pros and cons of impact investing; How nonprofits can participate in impact investing; How Kiva and TechSoup are using impact investing, and other use cases; Finding the right strategic partnerships in a highly regulated field; Resources and takeaways to help you get started.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars

Tuesday, Nov 12 (12-1 pm)

Making Yourself Marketable for Academic Library Positions (Association of College and Research Libraries)

Topics covered in this session include selecting educational and work opportunities, building professional relationships, communicating your experience and strengths, and beginning to build a scholarly record. The session emphasizes practical steps that you can take throughout your career as an MLS candidate.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/elearning/acrlpresents

Tuesday, Nov 12 (12-1 pm)

Winter D.I.Y.: New Craft & Gardening Titles (Booklist)

Creativity comes in many forms: art projects, handy fixes, or gardening! Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or are totally new to the crafting and gardening world, we have an amazing webinar designed for all skill levels!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, Nov 12 (12-1 pm)

Using FDLP eXchange in a State with Multiple Regionals (Federal Depository Library Program)

This webinar will discuss issues specific to using FDLP eXchange in regions with more than one regional library. Participants will learn ways to make the transition to using FDLP eXchange easier through planning, communication, and preparation.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Wednesday, Nov 13 (10-11 am)

Best Children’s Books of 2019 (Utah State Library)

With over 30,000 titles published for children in 2018, it can be challenging to see the forest through the trees. Identifying new titles for use in programs, displays, teacher collections, and class visits can be challenging and time consuming. This overview of must-have board, picture, and nonfiction books covers under the radar choices for programs and class visits, coverage of un-reviewed items, and suggestions for almost every facet of your collection. Program ideas and pairings and an extensive bibliography are also included.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/usl-training-208844751

Wednesday, Nov 13 (10-11 am)

Working Across Difference: Making Better Connections (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

We may be well intended when we enter or step back from a conversation. We know better, but what we don’t know how to do is fix it right? Make sure that everyone understands what is required to work with people who are “not the same” as you are. Part of the webinar series, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Nine Conversations that Matter to Health Sciences Librarians with Jessica Pettitt.”

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/class/working-across-difference-making-better-connections/13129

Wednesday, Nov 13 (11-12 pm)

How Designing Your Library with Natural Elements Can Make a BIG Impact! (Library Journal)

Join Joe Agati Jr., Ind. IIDA, director of design, CIO, Agati, Inc., and Bill Browning, founding partner, Terrapin, for an engaging conversation how incorporating natural elements into your Library Spaces can improve patron satisfaction and Library outcomes.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=Events&eventtype=webcasts

Wednesday, Nov 13 (11:30-1:00 pm)

A Funder’s Perspective on Collaboration and Strategic Alliances (GrantSpace)

This live, online training will introduce the national movement of funders interested in supporting strategic alliances, and share insights from the lessons learned from the dozens of strategic alliances recently formed in Los Angeles. Join us to find out how a strategic alliance could help you strengthen your local impact.

For more information and to register, visit: https://grantspace.org/training/search/format/live/location/online/

Wednesday, Nov 13 (12-1 pm)

Taking a Walk with the Library: StoryWalk®, Walking Book Clubs and More (Programming Librarian)

Join us for a webinar with Charlotte Mecklenburg (N.C.) Library, Gail Borden Public Library District (Elgin, Ill.), and Let’s Move in Libraries! to learn how libraries of all sizes can incorporate walking into programs for all ages. This session will focus on how these libraries developed their StoryWalk® and Walking Book Club programs, including lessons learned, with a brief overview of other walking programs ideas, like local history walks.

For more information and to register, visit: http://programminglibrarian.org/learn

Wednesday, Nov 13 (12-1:30 pm)

4 Easy Steps That Will Transform Challenging Behavior in Your Early Childhood Program (Early Childhood Investigations)

Working with children who exhibit challenging behavior is no easy task! While there are hundreds of popular strategies and methods that promise to help reduce challenging behaviors, very few are as simple as the  four common-sense steps our presenter, Rachel Wagner, will present in this powerful webinar.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Wednesday, Nov 13 (3-4 pm)

Teaching Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know (edWeb.net)

In 2014, there were 1 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally. By 2021, it’s estimated that number will grow to 3.5 million. Exposing K-12 students to cybersecurity through a well-designed curriculum and set of activities will help alleviate the shortage by increasing the interest and skills of the new generation. Unfortunately, current secondary school curricula across the country leave students and educators with minimal or no exposure to cybersecurity topics. Many K-12 school districts are looking for ways to create cybersecurity training programs. This edWebinar will focus on best practices for teaching and learning cybersecurity skills.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Thursday, Nov 14 (10-11 am)

Create Compelling Infographics in PowerPoint (Training Magazine Network)

This session looks at the techniques involved in drafting infographics with visual hierarchies to convey meaning, followed by ways that you can quickly and easily construct your proposal graphics using nothing but PowerPoint. You’ll examine the different uses for infographics and how they can be used to support a variety of training tools, or be standalone for quick microlearning or reference guides. There will be plenty of examples from the immediately practical to the more long-term inspirational, so that you can get going now and improve over time. You’ll find tips on design, layout, and visualization approaches, as well as some nifty productivity tips that will turn you into a PowerPoint Legend.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar

Thursday, Nov 14 (10-11 am)

Incorporating Face to Face Asks in Your Year-End Campaign (Blackbaud)

Author and consultant Gail Perry will share her 4-step plan for getting in front of the right donors to make a successful ask. You’ll discover Gail’s secrets for getting your donor to say “yes, of course I want to help.” You’ll learn strategies straight from the most successful major gift and capital campaign experts.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars

Thursday, Nov 14 (10-11 am)

Engaging with a Global Workforce and the Impact of Language (InSync Training)

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” Nelson Mandela. Does having one global corporate language really work? How can language help to improve employee engagement? With many multinational organisations citing low levels of employee engagement, this webinar will look at the role of language in engaging a global workforce.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/

Thursday, Nov 14 (11-12 pm)

An Introduction to Online Fundraising for Small and Medium-Sized Nonprofits (CharityHowTo)

During this free nonprofit webinar, you’ll learn the tactics to successfully raise money online for your nonprofit, even if you are a small or midsize organization.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free

Thursday, Nov 14 (11-12 pm)

Using FDLP eXchange for Collection Development (Federal Depository Library Program)

This webinar will show you ways to use FDLP eXchange in collection development. Weeding, acquiring, and offering items to other libraries will be covered.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Thursday, Nov 14 (11-12:30 pm)

Accidental Techie: How to Support Your Nonprofit Without an IT Background (IdealWare)

Nearly every small nonprofit has a staffer who stumbled into being the go-to techie around the office. They often have little training—just a good head for technology and the patience to deal with the many issues that come up in a busy office. Are you one of these “accidental techies”? This course is designed to give you a boost—in knowledge, resources, and confidence—to help you embrace your role and thrive as an intentional techie. Over three weeks, we’ll show you how to get through the big and small IT issues that most nonprofits face. (Nov 7, 14, 21). This week: Managing Software and Security.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.idealware.org/training-calendar/

Thursday, Nov 14 (12-1 pm)

Collaborative Approaches to Library Resource Sharing: Leveraging Consortial & Regional Partnerships for ILL Success (Library Journal)

This panel discussion involving library professionals with extensive experience in resource sharing will focus on how interlibrary loan services are currently being used to support consortial and regional partnerships.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=Events&eventtype=webcasts

Thursday, Nov 14 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Mobile Marketing Tips for Every Generation (Firespring)

Join Molly Coke for a webinar that explores mobile marketing and generational marketing.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.firespring.com/resources/webinars/

Thursday, Nov 14 (1-2 pm)

Exemplary Practices using Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Free Resources (National Girls Collaborative Project)

This ‘Exemplary Practices using ‘Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA’ Free Resources’ webinar will explore the free NASA resources, along with accompanying exemplary practices. In addition to the content, there will be time for questions and comments in order for the NASA’s Universe of Learning team to best support your program efforts with the Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA materials.

For more information and to register, visit:  https://ngcproject.org/events

Friday, Nov 15 (11-12 pm)

Consumer Health Information Justice: Identifying and addressing information-related factors that contribute to health disparities (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

In this webinar, we’ll discuss many of the different types of information-related factors that can diminish an individual’s capability to live a long and healthy life, such as an inability to recognize and articulate one’s information needs; unawareness of and/or insufficient access to sources of relevant, comprehensible, and credible health information; limited health literacy (including inadequate digital health literacy skills); an inability to act on information; etc. To conclude the webinar, we will focus on some of the many ways in which information professionals are helping to shape these information-related factors so as to optimize every individual’s capability to not only live a long and healthy life, but also to flourish.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Monday, Nov 18 (8-10 am)

Workforce Modernization Workshop Part 1: Attract and Retain the Best Talent to Better Serve Our Citizens (Digital.gov)

Let’s imagine a future where the federal government is the employer of choice for the next generation of leaders. We’ll tackle some questions, such as: How do we cultivate an environment of lifelong learning in the government where all stakeholders win?, and How might we foster learning cultures to meet evolving talent roles within the federal government? This workshop will be interactive and include collaborative human-centered brainstorming activities to help drive solutions that grow lifelong learning in the government.

For more information and to register, visit: https://digital.gov/events/

Monday, Nov 18 (12:30-1:30 pm)

How To Manage Volunteers With No Time (Idaho Commission for Libraries)

Attendees of this webinar will learn techniques on managing a volunteer program with limited time. This includes delegating volunteer management tasks to colleagues and other volunteers, taking advantage of resources to develop your library’s volunteer program, advocating for your volunteers, and setting them up for success at your library.

For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/

Monday, Nov 18 (1-2 pm)

Thinking Outside the PubMed Box (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

This class will introduce you to a range of trustworthy and freely available online health information resources developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Awareness of these resources will help you “think outside the PubMed box” when assisting patrons or developing programming, allowing you to better tailor your resource usage and recommendations to particular contexts.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Tuesday, Nov 19 (9-10 am)

Child Care is Everywhere: How Libraries Can Develop, Strengthen, and Support Child Care Part III: Developing and Supporting Child Care Programs (Association for Library Service to Children)

In our final sessions, we will discuss several programs and services that exist in many communities that support and develop child, many of which are ready and willing to partner with libraries. Cynthia Pearson will discuss her IMLS funded project “Growing Providers,” a library-based program to help individuals navigate the process to becoming a licensed home-based child care program.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/live-webinars

Tuesday, Nov 19 (12-1 pm)

Let’s Be Brief: A Very Short Introduction to Very Short Introductions (Library Journal)

Join us for a lively and interesting conversation about one of OUP’s most popular series. Launched by Oxford University Press in 1995, the Very Short Introduction series offers easily digestible books that provide a bridge between reference content and higher academic work.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=Events&eventtype=webcasts

Tuesday, Nov 19 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Holiday Stress Busters (InSync Training)

What should be a season of love and joy often turns instead to tiring weeks of overspending, overindulging, disappointment and STRESS!   Join facilitator Jane Bozarth for a look at common causes of holiday stress and ways to combat them. Leave this fun, interactive session with an action plan for taking back the spirit of the season!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/

Tuesday, Nov 19 (6-7:30 pm)

Classroom Coding with Google Tools (OK2Ask)

Coding is a gateway for many other academic skills, and the skills learned from coding can be applied in many ways. Join us to learn to use free Google tools to engage students in computational thinking and creative pursuits. Join us to explore a few cool tools that will help as you embark on this journey with your class.

For more information and to register, visit: https://adobe.ly/31YQq4k

Wednesday, Nov 20 (9-10 am)

VoteLibraries 2020 – Thinking About Elections and Libraries Without Being Partisan (Nebraska Library Commission)

Libraries have a natural non-partisan role to encourage and support civic engagements like voter registration and issue-awareness. For example, EveryLibrary is a sponsoring organization and steering committee member for National Voter Registration Day and is the library coordinating partner for National Disability Voter Registration Week each year. Next year, they plan to relaunch #VoteLibraries2020 to help put non-partisan library issues on the local, state, and federal landscape. In this conversation, EveryLibrary Executive Director John Chrastka will talk about these voter-facing public education campaigns and other activites that they have planned.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, Nov 20 (12-1 pm)

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month: What’s New Since 1492? (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Join us in observing Native American Heritage Month with a presentation by Eugene Fracek, member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota and a cultural ambassador who teaches people of all ages about American Indian Tribes. In this one-hour webinar, Mr. Fracek will present an overview and perspective of the history, cultural values and behaviors, and legal issues impacting American Indian Tribes and members of those Tribes.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Wednesday, Nov 20 (1-2 pm)

The New PubMed (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

In this webinar you will preview the new, modern PubMed with its updated features including advanced search tools, saving citations to a Clipboard, options for sharing results, and the new “Cite” button. You’ll also learn about the reasons for the change and how this new improved Pub Med will make mobile searching easier.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/class/new-pubmed/17937

Wednesday, Nov 20 (1-2 pm)

Eliminating Fines: A win-win for your library and community (Infopeople)

Presenters Beth Crist and Meg DePriest will review the research and results from the growing number of libraries across the country that have ditched late fines and coaxed new and former users to their doors. They will discuss how to gather your libraries’ data and patron stories to create advocacy tools. They will share talking points, tips, and an advocacy tool you can use to build a case to eliminate fines in your library. It’s a win-win for your library and community!

For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

Wednesday, Nov 20 (3-4 pm)

Rethinking the Cost of Digital Collection Building: It May Not Be as Expensive as You Think! (edWeb.net)

Our inquiry series continues as we explore strategies to build digital collections at a reduced price. Out of necessity, School Librarian Mary Schwander and a community of Pennsylvania school librarians developed a highly effective consortium model to build digital collections at a fraction of the cost. The model is adaptable and other states are currently coordinating personnel and resources to replicate it. Please join Michelle Luhtala as she interviews Mary about how this consortium is promoting equity and access throughout her state and how it can benefit school libraries elsewhere.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech

Thursday, Nov 21 (11-12:30 pm)

Accidental Techie: How to Support Your Nonprofit Without an IT Background (IdealWare)

Nearly every small nonprofit has a staffer who stumbled into being the go-to techie around the office. They often have little training—just a good head for technology and the patience to deal with the many issues that come up in a busy office. Are you one of these “accidental techies”? This course is designed to give you a boost—in knowledge, resources, and confidence—to help you embrace your role and thrive as an intentional techie. Over three weeks, we’ll show you how to get through the big and small IT issues that most nonprofits face. (Nov 7, 14, 21). This week: The Human Side of Technology.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.idealware.org/training-calendar/

Thursday, Nov 21 (12-1 pm)

8 Expert Tips To Raise $10K+ On Facebook (Bloomerang)

Since November of 2016 Facebook’s online fundraiser functionality has exploded in popularity raising hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits and individuals. It has become one of the most successful peer-to-peer fundraising platforms on Earth. But in order to maximize your success on Facebook there are eight tips to ensure that your fundraiser is a success and not a flop. Join us for this webinar to learn how the Masters do it.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Thursday, Nov 21 (12-1 pm)

Data at Your Fingertips: Gov Broadens Data Analytics Use (GovLoop)

Join us online to learn how self-service analytics platforms provide employees access to greater information and the power of insights.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/

Thursday, Nov 21 (12-1 pm)

From the Mountains to the Sea: Rural Health Issues and Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

This session will describe hallmarks of rural America, identifying access challenges of living in rural communities and equipping participants with tools to service the health information needs of those living in rural communities.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Thursday, Nov 21 (12:30-1 pm)

Circulating Tools and Other Unique Items (North Dakota State Library)

Libraries have been circulating “non-traditional” items since at least the 1800s so it’s no surprise that North Dakota libraries are embracing unique collections. In 2017, the Minot Public Library (MPL) was approached by volunteers with the AmeriCorps VISTA Program about providing a tool library and since MPL had experience circulating unique items such as tablets, robots, video games and more, the Library staff jumped on board. The MPL tool library was not just about being trendy though. The goal of the VISTA program is to promote resiliency and the purpose of the tool library is to help people become more resilient which was especially important in Minot following the 2011 flood. The MPL Tool Library officially opened in March of 2018 and has drawn a lot of attention and provided for some great learning experiences. In this webinar, MPL Director, Janet Anderson, will describe the work that went into opening a tool library and share some of the important lessons the staff have learned.

For more information and to register, visit: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=9851&EventID=394228

Thursday, Nov 21 (1-2 pm)

Check It Out! New Titles for Ages 0-18 (State Library of Iowa)

Join us each month for a review of brand new titles published for ages 0-18. You’ll hear short booktalks of new titles (and new entries in ongoing series) from major and Indie publishers and get ideas on how to keep up with the endless tide of what’s new in kidlit and young adult literature.

For more information and to register, visit: https://zoom.us/j/357603335

Thursday, Nov 21 (1:30-2:30 pm)

The Positions Model for Improving Personal Influence and Workplace Interactions (Pattern Research, Inc.)

The concept of positions in communication is embedded in the grammar of most languages. Learn what each position stands for and how to incorporate them in how you think and act in your workplace.

For more information and to register, visit: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7239010136530317581

Tuesday, Nov 26 (6-7:30 pm)

Low-Tech and No-Tech STEM (OK2Ask)

In this session we will share a few no-tech and low-tech STEM activities, for those educators with limited tech options or simply looking for a no-tech or low-tech STEM lesson. Management is key in any classroom, but when working in cooperative groups, it is imperative. During the session, we will reflect on the activity suggestions and discuss possible management concerns.

For more information and to register, visit: https://adobe.ly/31YQq4k

Wednesday, Nov 27 (9-10 am)

Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)

New special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

24 Books that Began as NaNoWriMo Projects

Posted by Cybil on October 28, 2019

Source: 24 Books that Began as NaNoWriMo Projects – Goodreads News & Interviews

 

Libraries celebrating 75 years of WCLS

• Calvin Bratt
• Oct 29, 2019 Updated Oct 29, 2019

 Nov. 7 is big day of festivities at all local library branches

WHATCOM — On Nov. 7, 1944, the citizens of Whatcom County said yes to the power of stories by voting to form what is today the Whatcom County Library System. In celebration of this 75th anniversary, all county libraries will host special activities on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Drop by any WCLS branch — or branches — for cupcakes while they last, 1940s-themed activities and historical displays. Hours and events vary by branch. Visit wcls.org/75 for full details.

One forward-looking event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 6. A celebration will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Birch Bay Bookmobile stop and future home of the Birch Bay Library, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Enjoy cupcakes, coffee and hot chocolate. Share library stories and hear updates on the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library project, currently in development.

This is the varied activity by library location on Thursday, Nov. 7:

• Lynden Library, 216 Fourth St., 2 to 6 p.m. There will be music, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, 1944 trivia and other fun activities. Take a look at photo albums from past years and share your library stories.
• Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Experience a 1940s library retro-desk complete with a rotary phone and old-fashioned typewriter. Take a picture posing with the props. Stroll through “Museum-for-a-Day” artifacts and memorabilia. View pictures and a timeline to learn the history of the Everson Library. From 2 to 8 p.m., there will be refreshments and community storytelling and memory sharing through narratives, dance and music. Storytellers include Gretchen Hoyt, Satpal Sidhu, Michael Zawistowski, Holly Bevan-Bumford, Reg Wilford, Claudette Sterk, Hilda Hooper, Sage Waters, Amy Ryan, Scandinavian fiddlers, Nooksack drummers and swing dancers.
• Sumas Library, 461 Second St., noon to 9 p.m. Drop by for cupcakes, raffle prizes and fun activities for all ages. A 1940s-themed swing dance starts at 7 p.m. and features big band The Swing Connection. Dress up for the dance in your best 1940s-inspired attire and/or share a favorite 1940s-inspired dessert for a chance to be crowned fan favorite in either category. Winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m.
• Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Expect special 1940s-themed activities and treats. Attend between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for live entertainment and a community potluck.
• Ferndale Library, 2125 Main St., 3 to 7 p.m.  Festivities include music, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt and other fun.
• Blaine Library, 610 Third St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate with cupcakes and punch, music and news from 1944, a photo prop and a fun craft activity. Library history from past years will be on display and feel free to share your favorite library stories.
• See the new Bookmobile at its Wickersham stop (Royer Street) from 3 to 5 p.m., then at Lake Samish (water district office) from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Rd., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Experience the year 1944 with festivities, themed activities and light refreshments. Take part in an interactive art installation to answer the question: What will libraries be like 75 years in the future?
• Island Library, 2144 S. Nugent Rd., Lummi Island, 2 to 8 p.m. Celebrate WCLS’s 75th birthday with special activities, cake and beverages.

The Nov. 7 parties are among the closing events of the year-long celebration of WCLS. Earlier this year, staff compiled Books that Suit You, 52 weeks of book recommendations revealed each week on WCLS’ social media and website. They also created Read & Share, a countywide book group featuring “My Old Man and the Mountain” by Leif Whittaker. The author — son of Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest — shared the inspiring story of his family at numerous public events, which continue through Nov. 16. A new bookmobile hit the road in June, just in time to be showcased in six community summer parades.

 At a Nov. 9 reception, WCLS will honor 75 Library Champions who made significant contributions to the library system. To ensure WCLS’ rich history lives on, staff recorded library patron stories and scanned memorabilia for the Washington Rural Heritage website’s digital collection. Read more at wcls.org/75.

What was formed by the voters on Nov. 7, 1944, was the 12th library taxing district in Washington state. Championed by leaders from rural grange halls, the district was overwhelmingly approved by local citizens. Once created, a bookmobile began traveling Whatcom County back roads to deliver books to residents and school children. Library branches opened soon after.

Today, the WCLS system circulates more than 2 million items annually through 10 branches (with an 11th at Birch Bay in the works), the bookmobile, and a Library Express location at WCLS headquarters on Northwest Drive in the central county. Residents have access to WCLS’s rich and curated collection of books in print and digital formats, music and movies, and online digital services as well as fun events designed for every age, and public meeting spaces available for community use. Visit in person or online at WCLS.org.

Source: Libraries celebrating 75 years of WCLS | News | lyndentribune.com

The Washington State Library has created a library guide to election data, ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The guide features easy-to-navigate data from the Washington Office of Secretary of State and the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, as well as federal government and academic sources. Librarians and patrons can easily search for information about candidates, ballot measures, campaign financing, voter information and voting trends.

Washington State Library Election Data Guide

It was expected to be a routine, brief approval of previously allocated funds shortly before a Clark County Council meeting. Instead, councilors on Tuesday were presented drag queen performance photos, Ms. Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus” and a Hillary Clinton quote.

Meeting as two-thirds of the Vancouver Library Capital Facility Area Board, Clark County Councilors Eileen Quiring (the council’s chair) and Temple Lentz were asked to approve tax collection amounts next year for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District. The taxes are part of 20-year bonds approved by voters in 2005.

Surprisingly, roughly a dozen people signed up for public comment. Each one touched on an issue that has become more familiar locally in recent weeks: Drag Queen Story Hour.

“What is a Drag Queen Story Hour, you ask?” Gary Wilson said during the public comment session. “A fully dressed drag queen reads gender-confusing books to a target audience of 3-to 8-year-olds.”

Wilson discussed a YouTube video in which a drag queen, acting as Ms. Frizzle, performs sexual acts on a cardboard cutout of the Magic School Bus. After the performance two years ago at the Paris Theatre in Portland (not during a story hour), a drag queen, named Clare Apparently, read at one of the local story hours in February.

“Hillary Clinton once said, ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ On this particular issue, she is right,” Wilson said. “It does take a village to raise a child, and we are that village. I guess you could call us the village people.”

Behind Wilson read a sign: “Save Miss Frizzle and the kids on the magic school bus from Pedo Grooming.”

Later, substitute teacher Margo Logan again mentioned the frizzled faculty member. Logan recalled a school day in which three first graders smiled, laughed and pointed at her.

“With big smiles, these three little girls went, ‘You look like Ms. Frizzle,’” Logan said. “Can you imagine those sweet first grade girls coming across (that) video on YouTube?”

After public comment, Quiring explained that the ability to stop the story hour is not within the county’s jurisdiction. But that didn’t stop councilors from weighing in.

Quring, a Republican, said she has received numerous emails from constituents on the subject.

“I do not appreciate the Drag Queen Story Hour. I think it is very age inappropriate,” said Quiring, a Republican. “I’m as upset hearing about all these things as you people here in the audience.”

Responding to the chair, Lentz, a Democrat, mentioned that she supports the right of people on both sides of the issue to express their views.

“However, there are many people in this community, and none of us has the right to decide for those others what they can see, feel, think or read,” Lentz said. “I think that the library is a place for all and that we should not be working to try to exclude voices that we disagree with from any public space.”

Lentz moderated an Oct. 10 panel discussion at the Vancouver Community Library about the story hours, leaving others on the council perturbed.

“It was such a one-sided performance by the library,” Councilor Gary Medvigy said. “You may have attended, but it was not at the behest of this council as a whole.”

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Source: Clark County Council hears drag queen library program debate – All Politics is Local