Libraries are more than just books! Libraries are a place of community and lifelong learning and have evolved to include Library Things collections, places for patrons to go for technology assistance and information literacy, and so much more. Ask your local librarian about what makes their library unique and you'll be surprised at what you learn! ![]()
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Although this article is Eastern-MA focused, there are many treasures to be found in Western MA. The Westfield Athenaeum and the Southwick Public Library offer Seed Libraries and many Western MA libraries have welcomed Library of Things items into their collections which range from power washers to Kindle ereaders to cooking appliances- and this is just scratching the surface!
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In addition to book collections, these libraries offer public kitchens, outdoor equipment, household tools, nature trails, and more
A national shout-out to the great work being done at Colrain's Griswold Memorial Library!
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"Every Town, no Matter how Small, Needs a Good Library: In Rural Communities especially, Libraries are More than Places to Read Or Borrow Books." Boston Globe, 2024 Jul 14 2024/07/14/, ProQuest. Web. 16 July 2024 .
Most libraries are in the midst of their summer reading programs- often many libraries' busiest time of year! Shout out an awesome program or fantastic resource your library is offering this summer! ![]()
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WMLA is pleased to be able to offer prizes to Western Mass libraries to help boost the fun of their summer reading programs!
Libraries are more than just books! Libraries are a place of community and lifelong learning and have evolved to include Library Things collections, places for patrons to go for technology assistance and information literacy, and so much more. Ask your local librarian about what makes their library unique and you'll be surprised at what you learn! ![]()
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Although this article is Eastern-MA focused, there are many treasures to be found in Western MA. The Westfield Athenaeum and the Southwick Public Library offer Seed Libraries and many Western MA libraries have welcomed Library of Things items into their collections which range from power washers to Kindle ereaders to cooking appliances- and this is just scratching the surface!
www.wcvb.com
In addition to book collections, these libraries offer public kitchens, outdoor equipment, household tools, nature trails, and more
A national shout-out to the great work being done at Colrain's Griswold Memorial Library!
www.proquest.com/bostonglobe/newspapers/every-town-no-matter-how-small-needs-good-library/docview...![]()
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"Every Town, no Matter how Small, Needs a Good Library: In Rural Communities especially, Libraries are More than Places to Read Or Borrow Books." Boston Globe, 2024 Jul 14 2024/07/14/, ProQuest. Web. 16 July 2024 .
Most libraries are in the midst of their summer reading programs- often many libraries' busiest time of year! Shout out an awesome program or fantastic resource your library is offering this summer! ![]()
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WMLA is pleased to be able to offer prizes to Western Mass libraries to help boost the fun of their summer reading programs!