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September 2012: Your Friendly Neighborhood Library: An Inviting Space, a Family Place
The Family Place model is helping several California public libraries rethink their children’s programming. They’re taking services for their youngest readers beyond storytime by providing interactive children’s spaces that foster child and family development.
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See What's UpNext!
Check out UpNext, the new official blog of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The National Medal is our nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that make a difference for individuals, families, and communities. Nomination Deadline: October 15, 2012.
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