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Full-service reference at Minnesota's Legislative Reference Library

by Zach Miller
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Capitol Area Library Consortium (CALCO), we are profiling a number of the libraries for our readers. The Legislative Reference Library, founded in 1969, provides year-round library service to the Minnesota State Legislature.
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New release of PebbleGo Next Indigenous Peoples’ History

by Beth Staats
Part of eLibrary Minnesota, Indigenous Peoples’ History by PebbleGo Next, offers a digital collection of over 50 articles for 3rd-5th grade learners, ensuring that educators have the essential resources needed to deliver thoughtful, accurate, and engaging lessons on this important topic
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A case study in community building: St. Anthony Park Branch Library

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
I’ve needed a reason to explore St. Anthony Park, and what better way than to visit the St. Anthony Park Branch Library? St. Anthony Park has always been a diverse community enriched by its members - and its library clearly reflects that.
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Registration open for October Minitex Technical Services Symposium

by Sara Ring, Elissah Becknell
Registration is now open for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium, taking place on October 30 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. The program will feature keynotes Tricia MacKenzie and Kim Edwards, co-editors of the book "Telling the Technical Services Story," along with a full slate of breakout sessions in line with our theme: Creating a Sustainable Future in Technical Services. We hope you can join us this year!