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                        Best Board Games of 2017I fully expect that the flood of amazing games is going to slow down eventually. To abate somewhat. Maybe even decline. Yet, every year ends up being as amazing as the previous. Until I looked back, I thought 2017 was a fairly average year. For gamin... 
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                        A Spark of Inspiration Creates Community EngagementAshe County Public Library's Involving Books launched in spring 2017 and for two months, the library ran a series of programs and events connected to the theme of supporting the local economy and healthy eating. The first book selected for the progra... 
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                        Library Offers Training to Enhance Job-Readiness in the CommunityIn 2016, Berkeley County in South Carolina was seeing an increase in businesses opening or moving to the area, bringing new job opportunities for community members. The Berkeley County Library System, along with their partners with the local school d... 
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                        Makerspace and Digital Media Lab ResourcesLooking for inspiration for a new or existing makerspace or digital media lab in your library? WebJunction has you covered! This collection includes planning resources, tools that go beyond the 3D printer, and how to implement a digital media lab. Yo... 
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                        Resources for STEM/STEAM Projects and ProgramsSTEAM learning (that's science, technology, engineering, art and math) and programming are increasingly popular in public libraries. Check out this collection of inspiring resources that can help make the case for introducing or expanding STEAM in yo... 
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                        Two opportunities to develop tech skills with Geek Squad Academy and Best Buy Teen Tech CentersScientific discovery and technological innovation play a major role in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. By expanding participation in STEM education, libraries are helping to prepare the next generations to meet these challenges. 
 
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                        Civil Legal Aid Program at the Cleveland Public Library Meets Local NeedsThe Cleveland Public Library and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland had been working in partnership for years, offering several legal aid workshops on general topics that were open to the public. But Aaron Mason, the library's Assistant Director, Out... 
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                        Lawyers in Libraries: Meeting Local Needs at the Jacksonville Public LibraryThe Jacksonville Public Library in northeast Florida consists of 21 locations and a library staff ready and willing to connect their community to the resources they need – including support with civil legal issues. In 2014, Lisa Buggs, Coordinator of... 
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                        Hunger and Libraries: Snacks, Backpacks and MoreAutumn is an excellent time of year to highlight ways libraries are fighting hunger in their communities, and October is a great month to start planning for summer lunch and learning programs. Below you’ll find a list of some resources for learning m... 
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                        Shoestring Digital Media Lab: How one little underfunded library made it happenThe year was 2012 and several large public libraries were pioneering high-tech digital medial labs as an innovative approach to engaging a diverse audience of teens. Tameca Beckett attended PLA in Philadelphia as the Youth Services Librarian for Laur... 
