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Less than a week remains until the 38th annual Minnesota Book Awards! Hundreds of writers and book-lovers from across Minnesota will converge in St. Paul on Wednesday, May 6 to celebrate the rich literary landscape right here in our own…
The Friends and trustees division of the American Library Association, United for Libraries, is running a survey geared specifically towards library champions like us. How can this national organization serve you – and organizations like yours – as you continue to fundraise, advocate, and otherwise ally with your local library? Feedback will help United chart its priorities over the years to come. The survey is quick to take, and as the saying goes, “there are no wrong answers.” Respondents do NOT need to be members in ALA / United, but you do need to participate no later than Friday, March 13 Friday, April 10.
MALF is pleased to announce the first three recipients of our new Minnesota Good Neighbor Grant Program: Friends of the Babbitt Library; Marine Library Association; McGregor Friends of the Library.
The Friends and trustees division of the American Library Association, United for Libraries, is running a survey geared specifically towards library champions like us. How can this national organization serve you – and organizations like yours – as you continue to fundraise, advocate, and otherwise ally with your local library? Feedback will help United chart its priorities over the years to come.
Whether you’re interested in reading mysteries, memoir, or a mix of everything, the annual Minnesota Book Award is always a good place to turn to discover your next favorite author. Later this month – for the first time – the Book Awards will give you the opportunity to do more than read the finalists. You can actually meet nearly all of the creators.