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Minitex News articles tagged with "eLibrary Minnesota" (35):

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Minitex exhibits and offers sessions at MLA

Sep 19, 2023

Minitex staff will be exhibiting and presenting several sessions at the Minnesota Library Association's Annual Conference at RiverCentre, in St. Paul, on October 4th and 5th.
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A photo of banners and traditional Latino/x patterns (Birds, flowers, etc.) and shapes with the words "Latino/x Heritage Month".

Celebrating Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month

Sep 14, 2023

Is it Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx Heritage Month? The answer is yes. All of these are interchangeable, though they are all different. We will get into this a little later on, but I will use Latino/x Heritage Month for this article. Why? Keep reading!
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New release of PebbleGo Next Indigenous Peoples’ History

Sep 13, 2023

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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The eLibrary Minnesota wordmark, featuring green, blue and gray text.

ELM Expo! Join Metronet and Minitex for this FREE education event!

Sep 11, 2023

Join Metronet and Minitex for this FREE education event!
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Support adult learners with resources from ELM and Ebooks MN

Aug 30, 2023

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is available statewide at little or no cost to adult learners and is administered through the Minnesota Department of Education. ABE sites in Minnesota serve approximately 65,000 adult students each year.
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Learn at the Library: Sneakers and the sneakerheads who love them

Aug 25, 2023

As a reformed sneakerhead, I have done my share of sneaker collecting and reselling. Still, I had plenty to learn about sneaker culture, such as how and why sneakers became so popular and so expensive. I took a deep dive into Ebooks Minnesota and eLibrary Minnesota to find answers!
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A photo of red, green, and yellow shapes with the works "19 June, Juneteenth, Freedom Day"

Juneteenth: A celebration, and a call to action

Jun 15, 2023

Juneteenth became an official holiday in Minnesota this year, following overwhelming votes in both houses of the state legislature, and Governor Walz's signature. Events are planned across the state, including the University of Minnesota's celebration in North Minneapolis on Saturday, June 17, "The Art of Freedom." Minnesotans can learn more about Juneteenth through eLibrary Minnesota, or by visiting their local library.
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A photo of traditional Aztec dancing at a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Credit: S Pakhrin

Learn at the library: The origins of Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2023

Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage and culture, and promotes advocacy for equality. Learn more about its history and cultural significance using resources found on eLibrary Minnesota!
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The Ebooks Minnesota logo and wordmark, featuring a stylized green, blue, and teal book.

April 30 is El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros!

Apr 28, 2023

On April 30, Latino/x communities celebrate "El Día de los Niños" (which translates to “The Day of the Children”) a day to show appreciation for Children and all they do. Over time, the holiday has grown to include advocacy for children's health, well-being, and education (including literacy).
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Learn at the Library: Health and Wellness!

Apr 13, 2023

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start getting active and to take advantage of the weather! Lets take a looks at some resources which can be found in eLibrary Minnesota's health and wellness databases!