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Category Archives: Library and Cultural Services
Public Service Recognition Week
This week, the week of 5-11 May, is being observed as Public Service Recognition Week, an observance designed to honor the men and women who serve as federal, state, county, and local government employees. For more information related to this … Continue reading
Idea Starter: Celebration Committee
The Town of Kittery, ME, has a Celebration Committee tasked with planning and presenting a diverse program of events and activities that bring the Town together in celebration of important and exciting Town milestones. Background information: Town of Kittry Wikipedia: … Continue reading
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Library Services Idea Starter: Teen Oasis
The Hope Library, Scituate, RI, Public Library offers a Teen Oasis each Thursday (beginning at 6:00 PM) in which teens (age 13 and up) are invited to craft, swap books, game, have a snack, and showcase their talents. The Oasis … Continue reading
Preservation Week
This week, the week of 28 April-4 May, is being observed as Preservation Week, an initiative designed to connect communities through events, activities, and resources that highlight what communities can do, individually and together, to preserve their personal and shared … Continue reading
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Library Services Idea Starter: ADHD Hangout
The Southington, CT, Public Library is inviting ADHD teens in grades 6-12 to spend an hour oversharing and infodumping about their latest hyperfixation “while we interrupt each other and go off on tangents until we forget what were talking about.” … Continue reading
Library Services Idea Starter: Brown Bag Book Club
The Harvard, MA, Public Library sponsors a Brown Bag Book Club that meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. Patrons are invited to bring a lunch (coffee is supplied by the Library) to discuss a designated book. … Continue reading
New England Municipal Government News Headlines
Recent news stories related to municipal government in New England (and issues being faced on the local level) include these articles: CT: For local police, recruitment and retention is a whole new ballgame (The Westerly Sun) ME: After uptick in … Continue reading
Library Services Idea Starter: Writers’ Group Course
The Willington, CT, Public Library is offering a Writers’ Group Course tat meets on designated Tuesdays (6:00-7:50 PM). This year-long course is for those who have previous writing experience and focuses on shortstory writing, novels, and novellas. The group uses … Continue reading
National Library Week
This week, the week of 7-13 April, is being observed as National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” This theme is designed to celebrate the gift of libraries everywhere and the adventures and opportunities they unlock for … Continue reading
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New England City & Town News Notes 