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Summer reading kickoff party at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

Summer reading kickoff party at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

On Saturday, June 30, Youth Librarian Erin Groth hosted this year’s summer reading kickoff party at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library. It was a rockin’ afternoon as staff, volunteers, and WTBBL patrons celebrated this year’s theme of LIBRARIES ROCK! with music, games, prizes, and fun. More than 40 WTBBL patrons are participating in this year’s summer reading program, and their ages range from infants to 18 years old. Summer reading is a by-mail program for WTBBL, with special in-person events…

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WSL Updates for August 31, 2017

WSL Updates for August 31, 2017

Volume 13, August 31, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include several literacy programs: 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT 2) FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS 3) HEALTH LITERACY MONTH 4) IMMIGRANT LITERACY GRANTS 5) OPIOID CRISIS TOWN HALL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT Zines to the Front: Building a Library Collection for the People, by the People is the title of September’s First Tuesdays program. Agatha Burstein and Kelsey Smith from the…

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Washington State Library joins forces with the Seattle Public Library to promote reading and literacy statewide through Center for the book

Washington State Library joins forces with the Seattle Public Library to promote reading and literacy statewide through Center for the book

The Washington State Library has joined forces with The Seattle Public Library to lead the work of the Washington Center for the Book. The Seattle Public Library was designated as the home for the Washington State Center for the Book by the U.S. Library of Congress back in 1989. The mission of the Washington Center of the Book is to promote Washington’s literary heritage and the importance of books, reading, literacy and libraries. There is a Center for the Book…

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WSL Updates for April 10, 2014

WSL Updates for April 10, 2014

Volume 10, April 10, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS 2) SENIORS – ANOTHER KIND OF DIGITAL DIVIDE 3) DÍA! DIVERSITY IN ACTION 4) CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 5) 2014 TEENS’ TOP TEN GIVEAWAY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS The Libri Foundation is offering a limited number of special non-matching BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants to libraries serving rural communities affected by recent hurricanes, floods, or other natural…

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Libraries and Literacy in the Digital Age

Libraries and Literacy in the Digital Age

Libraries are leaders in literacy. That in itself shouldn’t be surprising. However, literacy is now much more than being able to read standard print. Literacy now includes the ability to use digital, as well as print, resources. To succeed in the 21st Century, digital literacy is essential. Whether applying for a job online, house-hunting, taking care of your health, or catching up with distant friends and relatives, life is much easier if you know how to navigate in a digital world. Although…

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WSL Updates for June 14, 2012

WSL Updates for June 14, 2012

Volume 8: June 14, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) GRANT CYCLE – TLA50 INITIATIVE 2) LIBRARY 2.012 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 3) BUILD-A-BEAR GRANT OPPORTUNITY 4) BEST BUY COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 5) DIGITAL CURATION BIBLIOGRAPHY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) GRANT CYCLE – TLA50 INITIATIVE The Transforming Life After 50 (TLA50) initiative is designed to help libraries better serve and engage midlife adults by positioning libraries as catalysts, resources, meeting places, and partners…

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WSL Updates for October 7, 2010

WSL Updates for October 7, 2010

Volume 6, October 7, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – SKAMANIA COUNTY HERITAGE 2) WORKPLACE BULLYING SURVEY 3) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED 4) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS OR COMMUNITY READS 5) PLA AWARD AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 6) ALCTS LIBRARY METADATA POLICY E-FORUM 7) EVALUATING MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE WEB 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

Volume 6, September 23, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – KIONA-BENTON CITY HERITAGE 2) 2009 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT 3) THERE’S STILL TIME TO TAKE THE SURVEY 4) SPARKS! IGNITION GRANTS 5) GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANTS FROM ALA 6) MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM 7) AMIGOS ANNOUNCES WESTERN RESOURCE SHARING AGREEMENT 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Inmate magazines

Inmate magazines

Magazines Galore For the most part inmate directed magazines come and go, but we recently started getting a new magazine in our library.  Hopefully, Insider Magazine will stick around.  I am sure funding can be an issue in a lot of cases, but also staff who are willing to take the time to provide the magazine can be as well.  I have only seen a few copies, but so far, so good.  Interesting articles are spread throughout the publication, along with…

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Washington ranks high on `human development’ scale

Washington ranks high on `human development’ scale

A newly released Human Development Index puts Washington state among the highest ranked states and countries when it comes to literacy, education, life expectancy, per capita GDP and the promise of good jobs, health care and good schools. The USA ranks 15th among the nations and when Washington state is blended into the list, we rank very well, tied for 11th with Switzerland, France, Vermont and Alaska. The “Measure of America” report was published by Columbia University Press, the Social Science…

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