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“Be Creative” This Summer at a Library Near You

Public libraries across Colorado are gearing up to offer summer reading programs for students of all ages. Along with reading programs, libraries will offer events, crafts, prizes and other fun activities to promote the enjoyment of a good book.

See entire press release (PDF)
Summer Reading Program website

Learning 2.0: a Colorado Conversation

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I had the pleasure of attending the Learning 2.0: a Colorado Conversation unconference at Heritage High School last Saturday, where I had the opportunity to interact with educators and IT staff from schools throughout Colorado (as well as Nebraska, Montana, and even Australia participated virtually).

The entire unconference was filled with the spirit of sharing, the presentations were thought provoking, and the high school student panel discussion on technology was enlightening. Continue reading ‘Learning 2.0: a Colorado Conversation’

MPLA Professional Development Grants

Are you a member of the Mountains and Plains Library Association?  If so, check out this great opportunity to get a professional development grant.  The deadline to submit individual grant requests this year is December 3, 2008.

For complete information and link to application form see http://www.mpla.us/committees/profdev/grants.html
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