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A photo of the "Save Your Food!" tabletop exhibit, featuring a mini fridge stocked with food and a grocery scanner.

Library exhibits on climate change available through interlibrary loan

by Jordan Wagaman
State Library Services has partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to create several traveling tabletop exhibits that are loaned for free and distributed via the interlibrary loan service. This article highlights six exhibits available that libraries can request to loan.
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Back to School with ELM webinar

by Linda Mork
Attention all media specialists and teachers, are you new to eLibrary Minnesota (ELM)? Or just need a refresher? Join us next Thursday, Sept. 16 for a free webinar on ELM for K-12 basics.
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Learn about September 11, 2001 with eLibrary Minnesota

by Zach Miller
Minnesota students can learn about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks using free resources available in eLibrary Minnesota. Resources are available for all ages, including elementary, middle school, high school, and college students.
The heading of Minitex's 2021 Annual Report, featuring color bars fading from purple to amber at top and bottom, the Minitex wordmark, and the subtitle, "Celebrating 50 Years, FY21 Annual Report."

Minitex's 2021 Annual Report: Celebrating 50 Years

by Zach Miller, Jordan Wagaman
As we celebrate half a century of service, we are proud of what we have accomplished in our 50th year. We look forward to collaborating with our partners for another 50 years and beyond.
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2021 Kerlan Award to be presented to Ariane Dewey

by Zach Miller
The 2021 Kerlan Award will be presented to Ariane Dewey on Monday, October 4. The Kerlan Award is given in recognition of "singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature." The award presentation will be held virtually on Crowdcast. Registration is free.