As part of National Reading Month, Sioux City librarians discuss value of reading, trends & how to nab reluctant readers As part of National Reading Month, Sioux City librarians Helen Rigdon and Emily Fischer discuss value of reading, trends & how to nab reluctant readers.

As part of National Reading Month, Sioux City librarians discuss value of reading, trends & how to nab reluctant readers
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In libraries, choice requires access A recent column in The Gazette raises concerns about a middle school library book club. I want to respond not defensively, but clearly, because beneath the heat of this moment

"What concerns me most is the tendency to flatten professional librarianship into caricature."
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Dubuque library to expand Makerspace, teen area with $1 million donation The Carnegie-Stout Public Library plans to expand its Makerspace, teen area, and staff space after getting a $1 million donation.

Dubuque library to expand Makerspace, teen area with $1 million donation
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Take Action HF 284 SF 235 SF 238

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SF 235 passed subcommittee 2/25.

HF 284 2/25 Ed Committee -> 2/26 11 am
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House Ed Committee 2/26, 11 AM, RM 102, Virtual Mting bit.ly/3Xi59XU

SF 238 Subcommittee 2/26, 10 AM lnkd.in/gTXmTqjA

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