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VernonLibrary , 3 months ago to libraries

In an effort to provide library patrons with access to reliable, accurate answers to the questions they have during this year's election cycle, we retained a "Political Scientist in Residence." She recently spoke with Chicago Public Radio about the engagement:
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-area-library-launches-political-scientist-residency-ahead-of-general-election/1efb46bf-51c1-4b40-9f12-ea0bfafeffac

#USpol @libraries #LibrariesTransform #democracy #elections #government #LocalGovernment

VernonLibrary , 3 months ago to libraries

Boy, howdy, was tonight's online event with Rep Adam Kinzinger and Chicago journalist Steve Edwards ever a great hour of conversation! Hope you were able to join in. It was recorded - we'll share out the link if we are able to. So good!

Go, go, Illinois public libraries, go! What a phenomenal group of partners.

#Illinois #PublicLibrary #libraries @libraries

VernonLibrary , 3 months ago to libraries

Proud to be one of more than 20 #Illinois public libraries participating in this event at 7 pm CST (UTC-6) tonight, February 29, coordinated by our neighbor Highland Park Public Library. Plenty of room on the Zoom! Sign up at 🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3vM93r6QQ2yDBittOWOmLQ#/registration
📰: https://www.dailyherald.com/20240219/submitted-content/illinois-libraries-host-online-event-with-rep-adam-kinzinger-feb-29/

@libraries #history #politics

VernonLibrary , 4 months ago to libraries

It's always a thrill to make the front page. https://www.dailyherald.com/.../suburban-library-adds.../

#CommunityEngagement #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries @libraries #PoliticalScience #Election2024

VernonLibrary , 5 months ago to libraries

Here's what ChatGPT suggested for this post:

🌌✨ Exciting News! 📚 Join us for a stellar sci-fi webinar with Cory Doctorow, Martha Wells, and Ken Liu! 🚀 Save the date: Thu Jan 11 | Time: 7 PM Central. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ssyUYErCTB-rzEz_Vhc7cw#/registration. Let's explore the future together! 🌠 #SciFiWebinar

… I don't think professional writers have much to worry about just yet. 🙄

#AI #IllinoisLibrariesPresent #libraries #library @libraries #scifi #futurism

VernonLibrary , 5 months ago to bookstodon

Hidden gems 💎 — a booklist
https://mailchi.mp/vapld/hidden-gems

@bookstodon #books #reading #TBR

VernonLibrary , 5 months ago to libraries

It would be difficult to overstate how excited we are about this #AI panel with @pluralistic & friends …
https://www.vapld.info/news/jan-11-sci-fi-authors-talk-ai

#AI @bookstodon @libraries #library #webinar #scifi #speculative

VernonLibrary , 5 months ago to libraries

We vote for this keyboard addition instead.

@libraries #library #libraries #LibraryLife #bookstodon

VernonLibrary , 7 months ago to libraries

(Please boost for the folks who may not realize all the stuff their library has for them) 7 surprising ways the public library can help you save money

#museum #VideoGames #games #puzzles #camera #3Dprinter #tutoring #TestPrep #classes #free #ESL #citizenship #books #ebooks #audiobooks #streaming @libraries #PublicLibrary #libraries

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/16/1199885817/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-library

VernonLibrary , 8 months ago to libraries

'Destination: Moon' Anchors Space-Related Offerings at Vernon Area Library
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/destination-moon-exhibit-anchors-space-related-offerings-at-vernon-area-public-library/

#library #IMLS #GLAM #Smithsonian #SITES #space @libraries

VernonLibrary , 8 months ago to libraries

🐻 Bear with us: it's a booklist for #FatBearWeek
https://guides.vapld.info/readers/blog/Fat-bear-week

#library @libraries @bookstodon #bookstodon #reading #books #Bookwyrm

VernonLibrary , 9 months ago to libraries

Sign up now for this spooky season event: Stephen Graham Jones in conversation with horror matron Becky Spratford 📅 7pm CDT Weds Oct 4 🎟️ Online https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rh-AbiSpQD-FKnaCdfJ51Q#/registration

#libraries #LibraryEvents #ILP #bookstodon @libraries #SGJ72 #horror #fiction

VernonLibrary , 10 months ago to libraries

We are thrilled to be part of this event with 2x Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead for #library patrons across #Illinois. "The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead" in convo with Tochi Onyebuchi. 📅 7pm CDT Weds Sept 6 🎟️ https://www.vapld.info/news/pulitzer-winner-colson-whitehead-to-speak-september-6

#libraries #LibraryEvents #ILP #bookstodon @libraries

VernonLibrary , 10 months ago to libraries

We are hiring! Systems Support Specialist. HS diploma or equivalent required, along with min. 3 years #IT experience. Apply at VAPLD.info/employment

#IT #jobs #LibraryJobs #TechSupport #HelpDesk #library #US #Illinois #Chicagoland #employment #GetFediHired @libraries