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Freedom Reads Returns to Open Additional Freedom Libraries in Virginia Prisons
National non-profit Freedom Reads opens 32 Freedom Libraries at Dillwyn Correctional Center and Buckingham Correctional Center; Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts performs his one-man show FELON: An American Washi Tale. Read More
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Freedom Reads Brings Literary Presentation to Men’s and Women’s Prisons in Rhode Island
In its first events in Rhode Island prisons, national non-profit Freedom Reads brings literary dialogue to the John J. Moran Medium Security Facility and the Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility in Rhode Island Read More
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Freedom Libraries Open at Maryland Youth and Adult Detention and Correctional Facilities
National non-profit Freedom Reads opens Freedom Libraries at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, and Dorsey Run Correctional Facility; literary performances presented at three youth detention facilities Read More
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New Children’s Picture Book Addresses Bullying, Body Image, Weight-Shaming and Self-Esteem, Opening Opportunities for Important Conversations Between Kids and Adults
'Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice,' by Author Daryl R. McCullough and Illustrated by Maryanne Smith, Sets Its Story Among the Enchanting California Redwoods, Where a Young Bear Fends Off Bullies and Self-Doubt and Regains Self-Esteem and Acceptance Read More
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The Friends of the Library Bloomfield 80th Anniv. Celebration October 18 at Historic Oakeside Manor
The Friends of the Library, Bloomfield, N.J., will hold its 80th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Historic Oakside Manor. The free event is open to all and features speakers and giveaways. Read More
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Westwood Free Public Library to Hold 7th Annual Taste of Westwood.
A fundraiser and culinary journey of mouth-watering dishes, fine wines and artisan beers to benefit The Friends of the Library, 501(c)3 nonprofit, and The Westwood Public Library. Ticket holders will taste signature dishes from each establishment, as well as sample top-rated wines from Ventimiglia Vineyards and artisan beers from local craft breweries Defiant Brewery and Cricket Hill Brewery. Read More
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Local Indiana Library Discovers a Marketing Firm Within Their Own Walls
The Hamilton East Public Library was on a search to find a team to help with their rebrand, as well as the redesign of their website. After interviewing a number of candidates, they realized that the candidate they had chosen was a team that already worked within their own building. Read More
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A Source of Joy Theatricals Announces the Limited Engagement of Broadway in the Hood's Production of "Once on this Island"
A Source of Joy Theatricals, the producers of Broadway In The Hood, are proud to announce the limited engagement of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND December 12-14, 2014 as a special presentation to help collect shoes for underprivileged children in Nevada. Read More
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Dorchester Entrepreneur Sees Startup as a Way to Help Community in Self-Gentrification
StoryMap Solutions was recently accepted into the Summer 2014 cohort of Smarter in the City. Led by Gilad Rosenzweig, Smarter in the City is a high tech startup accelerator in the Dudley Square area of Roxbury. Read More
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Talis Announces New Digitised Software Service for Universities
Talis announces the launch of its new software service - Talis Aspire Digitised Content, developed with the collaboration of university library partners, The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), and using trusted data supplied via OCLC xISBN. Read More
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Every Day Is Free Shipping Day At Mackin.com
Online shoppers have one more day to look forward to for their holiday buying: Free Shipping Day. This year, Free Shipping Day is Monday, December 17. But at Mackin Educational Resources, every day is free shipping day! www.Mackin.com Read More
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Estate of Richard McDermott, Sr. Makes Generous Donation to the Institute for Financial Literacy's Library of Personal Finance
The estate of the late Richard McDermott, Sr., a native of Portland, ME., recently bequeathed a large portion of his personal library of assorted finance-related materials to the Institute's Library of Personal Finance. Read More
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Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library's Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel's centennial celebra Read More
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