by Jamie Matczak | Oct 11, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
Author Aisha Saeed will visit Greenwood on Monday, October 22, 2018, to speak about her book, her heritage, and her experiences as a writer. Ms. Saeed will speak to students in grades 3-6 at the elementary school and grades 7-8 at the high school. A presentation open...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog Post, Boost, Featured Post Slider
Most libraries celebrate Banned Books Week (September 23-29, 2018) in September every year and talk about the importance of access and intellectual freedom at that time. Books that are challenged are featured in displays and programming. Unfortunately, book and...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized
A patron of Millburn (N.J.) Free Public Library (MFPL) made headline news when he requested to use the facility’s 3D printer to create a part for an AR-15 rifle. The recent efforts by the Texas-based nonprofit Defense Distributed to publish blueprints for...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider
Apps and Beyond: Low-Cost Technology for Your Patrons and Library (webinar) Wednesday, Oct. 17; 1 p.m. 1 contact hour and technology credit Technology can be intimidating, but with a bit of knowledge, it can be incredibly helpful and time-saving. Increasingly,...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Technology
Laura Solomon, the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network, posted Part 1 of “Social Media Isn’t What It Used To Be…and It Never Will Be Again” to her blog this week. In this post, Solomon talks about the...