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Learning Opportunities - Social Justice Programs, Be the Change, American Indians in Books, Diversifying Collections
News and Events from your Arrowhead Library System
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The Arrowhead Library System and its member libraries will participate in the sixth chapter of One Book | One Minnesota, a statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read a common title and come together virtually to enjoy, reflect, and discuss.
The sixth title for the program is The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Fatherby Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang. Presented in partnership with State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the program aims to bring Minnesotans together during a time of distance and adversity and highlight the role of libraries as community connectors.
From October 25 through December 19, through their local libraries, Minnesotans will be invited to read the featured book selection and will have access to reading guides, and virtual book club discussions. Readers can access the ebook and audiobook for free on Ebooks Minnesota for eight weeks. In addition to the digital formats, hard copies of the book will be available through the Arrowhead Library System.
2021 Summer Programming Reimbursement Last Call! Deadline is Nov. 5th
We are starting to process the last batch of reimbursement checks, so please make sure to fill out the following docs and send them to Mollie Stanford via delivery/email by November 5 at the very latest:
2021 Summer Reading Program Statistics Form (see attached)
2021 iREAD Product Voucher w/receipts (see attached)
Click above to grab the PDF file of both sides of the November 2021 Calendar.
Celebrate StoryWalk® Week Nov. 15–19
Join the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) and Let's Move in Libraries for a week-long event celebrating the inspiring work of libraries who spearhead StoryWalk® programs – promoting literacy, reading, health, exercise, and movement in communities and neighborhoods across the United States and the world. StoryWalk® Week will take place Nov. 15–19 on ABOS' and Let's Move in Libraries' social media outlets. Submit a photo of your StoryWalk® to be featured in the StoryWalk® Week celebration! Submissions will be accepted through Nov. 8 through this Google form: forms.gle/QytE7g4E1UfWPodH6.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Our library pulled a lot of our fun toys and manipulatives from our children’s section with the advent of the pandemic. Of course, books and our outdoor programs are still a major draw for families to come to our library, but we’ve been trying to come up with other ways to engage families while they visit the library. Our staff has come up with some terrific innovations!
Behold the I spy tank! We have these at several of our branches. Staff fill the tanks seasonally, and post a sheet of items to find next to it. They also have made a sweet eye spy bulletin board. This is an easy, inexpensive and engaging activity for parents coming to the branches. READ THE FULL BLOG POST FROM THE ALSC BLOG HERE.
New Research Underscores Role Museums, Libraries Play to Create Healthier, More Equitable America IMLS Studies Connection Between Museums, Libraries, and Community Wellbeing
The multi-year, multi-market study found the presence and usage of public libraries and museums to be positively associated with multiple dimensions of social wellbeing—in particular, community health, school effectiveness, institutional connection, and cultural opportunity. See more from The Institute of Museum & Library Services HERE.
There’s a quiet revolution underway in the American economy. All over the country, workers are leaving their jobs in record numbers. An unprecedented 4.3 million people—or 2.9 percent of the workforce—quit in August 2021, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, topping the previous record of 4 million people quitting in April. Read on to explore the best reporting and analysis about what’s driving the “Great Resignation” and how it could shape the economy for years to come. Plus: how to decide whether or not it’s time for you to move on as well. Link to the articles HERE.
RESOURCES
Adapting virtual program tools
to in-person programs
We learned so much by offering the program virtually during the 2020-2021 school year. I checked in with Beth Dukes, Manager of Afterschool Programming, to ask her what we are keeping for this school year.
from the ALSC Blog - CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL BLOG POST.
Click on the graphics to see these great educational resources.
Booklist Reader October issue is available to all
The October issue of Booklist Reader is live now. Be sure to check out the new digital library patron–facing magazine featuring diverse readers’ advisory recommendations for readers of all ages. Available to all now through Jan. 2022.
Homeschoolers Have a Hoot!
One of their recommendations: The Santa Cruz (CA) Museum of Natural History
has a fantastic online Great Horned Owl Activity.
The PowerPoint they offer is basically a program in itself!
The post includes a parts list and a video that shows how it works. From FrugalFunForBoys&Girls
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries
is a $2 million grantmaking program to deliver relief to libraries recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ALA will distribute $10,000 grants to 200 U.S. libraries, with an emphasis on reaching libraries in historically underserved and/or rural communities. Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the grant and how to apply – register for this 10/27 webinar! Applications are due by December 2.
GRANTS UP TO $2,500 - DEADLINE DEC 17, 2021
(Three more deadline opportunities available)
Penguin Random House and The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) today announced a rolling grant program to recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
The program will award grants of up to $2,500 to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community members access important information. In-kind donations will also be considered. SEE MORE INFORMATION HERE.
NEA Big Read announces next grant opportunity
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read will feature 15 titles for 2022–2023 programming, with books that represent a diverse range of contemporary themes, voices, and perspectives. A partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports community reading programs held around the country, each designed around a single NEA Big Read book selection, with the goal of inspiring meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community. Visit Arts Midwest’s website for complete grant guidelines and to apply. Matching grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. The deadline for applications is Jan. 26, 2022.
Join the free webinar, All About the NEA Big Read Books, on Nov. 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM Central for a discussion about the 15 books that are a part of the NEA Big Read for 2022–2023, including insights from the authors.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Be the Change: Best Practices for Impactful
Social Justice Programs through Local Partnerships
American Indians in Books
for Children and Teens Online
Learn about how popular and classic books for kids and teens contribute to both the education and the misunderstandings of who Native peoples were in the past and who they are in the present day. Tribally enrolled at Nambé Owingeh, a sovereign Native Nation in the southwest, Dr. Debbie Reese will discuss how fiction and non-fiction books in children’s and young adult literature can be read, evaluated and used to provide accurate and reliable information about Native peoples in Minnesota and elsewhere. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older. A Minnesota legacy program.
Date: Monday, November 8, 2021
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online: This is an online event. The event link will be sent via email upon registration.
Registration is required. There are 131 seats available.
Begin Registration
Nov 10 from 1:00-2:00
Join OCLC for a webinar on collections for underrepresented communities
Nov 10 from 1:00-2:00
Many institutions want to do more to support diverse library and archival collections that better serve and reflect traditionally underrepresented communities. These plans can center around providing materials that serve more inclusive needs or hosting content authored by more diverse creators. In either case, getting started requires more than just good intentions. TO LEARN MORE, CLICK HERE.
Connect with Youth Services Staff
State Library Services began holding regular check-ins with youth services staff in 2020 and these calls are continuing through the end of this year.
Join colleagues from around the state for topical discussion and casual conversation to share ideas for serving youth and families in your community.
Planning Programs That Align with Your Library’s Mission
Indie Author Day is coming up and Minnesota is represented in all 4 virtual events with Indie Author Project.
Introducing the Winners of the 2021 Indie Author Project Regional Contests- Yes, our winners are already public, but this is the national announcement!
Indie Book Curation + Discovery- me :)
National Novel Writing Month- Carissa Andrews (2021 YA Minnesota Author Project winner)
Diversity and Inclusion in Indie Publishing- Dr. Tyner (2020 Communities Create Minnesota Author Project winner)
NOVEMBER 17 & 18 from 8:30-4:00
Create Anti-Racist Book Clubs for Youth
Join us in November for a 2-day workshop about creating and leading anti-racist book clubs for youth! we are, which stands for working to extend anti-racist education, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides anti-racism training for children, families, and educators. During this training participants will:
Explore we are’s program curriculum
Understand how to plan K-5 programs in libraries with an anti-racist lens
Develop customized plans with a community of educators and library staff
Please contact Ashley Bieber if you have questions about this workshop.
CLICK ABOVE TO LEARN MORE.
Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas
MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE
ALL CLASSES FULLY ONLINE
School of Library & Information Management
All Master of Library Science courses are offered fully online.
They have a competitive out-of-state rate of about $19,000 for the whole degree.
Docs file available for printing and download HERE.
AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public with curbside service also available by request Monday and Friday 10:00-5:00; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-7:00. For more information, call 218-229-2021 or visit their Facebook page or blog, aurorapubliclibrarymn.blogspot.com.
BABBITT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public and offers curbside service Monday-Thursday 12:00-6:00 and Friday 12:00-5:00. Return items to the outside book drop. Please call 218-827-3345, see their Facebook page or visit their blog, babbittlibrary.blogspot.com.
BAUDETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with restrictions and curbside service also available Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Returns accepted inside or in book drop. Call 218-634-2329 or see their Facebook Page.
BOVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Open Monday 10:00-5:00, Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-5:00 and Wednesday 12:00-6:00, closed on Friday and Saturday. Please call for complete information at 218-245-1633 or see their Facebook page.
BUHL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with restrictions and curbside service also available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-6:00. Pick up and drop off available at the side door entrance. For more information, call 218-258-3391 or see their Facebook page.
CALUMET PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with restrictions and offering curbside service Monday 11:00-7:00, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00-4:00. Find out the full details by calling 218-247-3108 or visit their Facebook page.
CARLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with limitations and curbside pickup offered Monday 1:00-6:00 and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00-5:00. For more information, call 218-384-3322, email bethany.leseman@alslib.info, or see their Facebook page.
CHISHOLM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open plus offering curbside service when requested Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-6:00. Return materials to the outside book drop, northeast corner of the building. Call 218-254-7913, email at chisholmlibrarymn@gmail.com or see their page on Facebook.
CLOQUET PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public Monday-Thursday 9:30-7:30, Friday 9:30-5:30 and Saturday 9:30-2:00. Curbside pickup of requested materials available upon request. Call 218-879-1531, email Cloquet.library@gmail.com or see their website at cloquetlibrary.org.
COLERAINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with curbside pickup also available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-5:00, Wednesday 9:00-6:00 and Friday 9:00-4:00. Call 218-245-2315, message them through Facebook or email colerainepubliclibrary@alslib.info.
COOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Express Visits available Tuesday - Thursday 12:00–5:00 and Lobby Pickup of items on hold available Monday – Thursday 10:00–5:00. Return books to the outside book drop. For more information, call 218-666-2210, email crystal.phillips@alslib.info, see their newsletter HERE or their website, cookpubliclibrary.org.
DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Main Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00-5:00, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-8:00. The Mount Royal location is open Monday and Wednesday 10:00-8:00 and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00-5:00. The West Duluth location is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-5:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-8:00. Returns accepted 24/7 at the exterior book drops at all locations. For more information, call 218-730-4200 or see their website, duluthlibrary.org.
ELY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday-Friday 9:00-6:30. Return items to the exterior book drop by the main doors. Call 218-365-5140 and more information is available at elylibrary.org.
EVELETH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with restrictions Monday and Wednesday 12:00-7:00, Tuesday 9:00-7:00, Thursday 9:00-5:00, Friday 12:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. At-the-door pick up services still available. Return items to the book drop. Call 218-744-7499, email to evepublib@gmail.com or check their website, evelethpubliclibrary.com.
GILBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday-Friday 11:00-5:00. Return all materials to the exterior book drop. To order materials, call 218-748-2230, email gpldirmn@gmail.com, see their Facebook Page or check their website, gilbert.lib.mn.us/home.
GRAND MARAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public with restrictions and also offering contactless service via pickup window Monday through Friday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Return materials to the exterior drop box. Call 218-387-1140, email gmlib@alslib.info or visit their website, grandmaraislibrary.org.
GRAND RAPIDS AREA LIBRARY
Now open to the public with some restrictions Monday-Thursday 12:00-6:00 and Friday 10:00-2:00. Patrons can browse, checkout, use computers, print, fax, copy, scan. Call 218-326-7640, visit cityofgrandrapidsmn.com/library and check their Facebook page for the most current information.
HIBBING PUBLIC LIBRARY
Express browsing and computer use Monday through Thursday 11:00 to 3:00. Curbside pickup offered Monday through Thursday 10:00 to 4:00. Return items to the book drop. Contact them by calling 218-362-5959, message them on their Facebook page or visit their website, ci.hibbing.mn.us/residents/library.
HOYT LAKES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Call for information about 24/7 curbside pickup using the exterior book lockers. For full information, call 218-225-2412 or see their website, hoytlakeslibrary.org.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday-Wednesday 10:00-8:00, Thursday-Friday 10:00-6:00 and Saturday 10:00-3:00 and also offers curbside pickup. Books can be returned inside the library or to the book drop. Call 218-283-8051, email to ifallslibrary@gmail.com or see their website, internationalfallslibrary.us.
KEEWATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00 and Friday 10:00 - 4:00. For more information call 218-778-6377 or see their website at keewatin.govoffice.com
MARBLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open for Summer hours Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-5:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00 and Friday 10:00-1:00. For more information, call 218-247-7676, or message them through Facebook.
MOOSE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday-Wednesday and Friday 10:00-5:00, Thursday 10:00-7:00 and curbside pickup is still available. Return items to the interior or exterior book drop. Call 218-485-4424, visit their website, cityofmooselake.net/284/public-library, or see Facebook for more.
MOUNTAIN IRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Monday - Thursday 10:00-12:00 and 4:00-6:00. Curbside pickup only Monday-Thursday 10:00-6:00 and Friday 10:00-2:00. Return all materials to the interior or exterior book drop. Call 218-735-8625, message them on Facebook, email anna.amundson@alslib.info or see their website at mountainironlibrary.com.
SILVER BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open with summer hours Monday - Thursday 11:00-5:00 and Friday 12:00-6:00, with curbside service available by request. Masks are not required for vaccinated patrons. Call 218-226-4331, email silverbaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or see their blog, silverbaynews.blogspot.com.
TWO HARBORS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open and offering curbside service Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30-5:00 and Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-7:00. Return materials to the exterior book drop. Call 218-834-3148, email thplinfo@gmail.com or see their website, twoharborspubliclibrary.com.
VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open to the public Monday - Thursday 10:00-6:00, Friday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Call the library at 218-748-7525, see their Facebook page or virginiapubliclibrary.info.
Yellowstone National Park, lake at sunrise, National Park Service “We all require devotion to something more than ourselves for our lives to be endurable.”
—Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
