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That’s a Wrap!

Posted on December 31, 2016 by cbecker53

    No matter how you see the old year out, and the new one in, I wish you well. Here’s a look back at the books I read in 2016.

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Happy Solstice!

Posted on December 22, 2016 by cbecker53

This gallery contains 13 photos.

Here is how a group of librarians (and spouses) do Solstice. I hope yours was happy. The days are now getting longer. 🙂

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Neutral?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by cbecker53

I wish we didn’t have to keep talking about this, but we do. As Feral Librarian explains in Never Neutral, neutral is really nothing more than a gear in your car.

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Snow!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by cbecker53
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Library Photo of the Month–December 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by cbecker53

A May road trip took us to several public libraries in nearby small communities. One is the charming Black Earth Public Library.

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Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2016 by cbecker53

May you find something, however large or small, to be truly thankful for this week. 

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Libraries are Safe Places

Posted on November 15, 2016 by cbecker53

In the aftermath of a contentious Presidential election in the United States, many people are now fearful of being targeted because of their race, gender, sexual preference, or even because of who they voted for. In the midst of uncertainty, … Continue reading →

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“In a Public Institution, Even Minor Actions Can Have Widespread Consequences”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by cbecker53

The Surprising Political Power of Libraries  

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Librarians are the Original Fact Checkers

Posted on October 20, 2016 by cbecker53

Needing some facts checked in the current election?

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A Family Place!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by cbecker53

Who uses public libraries? Children, adults, teens, senior citizens, and . . . families.

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