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Garage to neighborhood library

Sentry Library Laughs & Oddities March/April 2025

by Dana Kocienda
The March/April newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features a man in a South African ghetto that transformed his backyard garage into a neighborhood library, giving local children a safe space to discover the joy of reading. His efforts have made a lasting impact, inspiring young minds and opening doors to new opportunities.
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Upcoming MNOP Minitex Conversations open for registration

by Greg Argo
The Minitex Network for Open and Affordable Practices (MNOP) has three upcoming Minitex Conversations open for registration. The topics are Campus Bookstores, ADA Title II and Accessibility, and Metadata and OER.
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Webinar coming soon: Supporting Immigrants and New Americans

by Zach Miller
Join Minitex and MLA at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, for a free webinar on how libraries can support immigrants and new Americans, featuring staff from three Minnesota libraries. This session is sponsored by the Minnesota Library Association.
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MN Writes MN Reads brand to be retired

by Zach Miller, Sarah Hawkins, Carol Jackson
Though the MN Writes MN Reads brand is being retired, its component services to Minnesota libraries will remain. The brand is slated to be retired by March 28.
Dewey Albinson standing in the snow with a painting on an easel on a cliff above a river valley holding a paint palette and brushes

March Resource Pack: Arts and Crafts

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess
This month, we’re sharing all of the great resources available in ELM, Ebooks Minnesota, and MDL that feature step-by-step guides for arts and crafts, academic research on the arts, and the history of the arts in Minnesota.