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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
United for Libraries Presents: #DefendBlackHistory Storytelling Workshop - December 13*
Maryland State Archives presents: The Patuxent Watershed: Maryland's Natural Wonder - December 14*
Maryland Library Association (MLA) Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussions - January 3*
RESOURCES, PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS:
Congress Introduces New Bill to Fight Book Bans in Schools
Maryland State Archives "The Clamshell" Fall 2023 Edition Now Available
United for Libraries Monthly Newsletter
Reminder of Topics in the Previous Digest
United for Libraries Presents: #DefendBlackHistory Storytelling Workshop - December 13*
Wednesday, December 13; 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Get equipped with the tools you need to show up confidently at your local school board and city council meetings to share your story. Participants will learn how to craft their narrative, address the issues at stake, and demand more for our students from their local school boards.
There will also be special opening remarks by Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change president, and Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, at both free, 90-minute virtual events.
Learn more and register here.
Maryland State Archives presents: The Patuxent Watershed: Maryland's Natural Wonder - December 14*
Thursday, December 14; 1 - 2 p.m.
Join resource expert Ralph Eshelman for a highly illustrated talk highlighting some of the lesser-known facets about the Patuxent River, the longest intrastate river in Maryland. Please join us for a virtual field trip learn about one of the state’s true treasures.
Learn more and register here.
For more information and recordings of past talks, visit the Archives’ Upcoming Events page.
Maryland Library Association (MLA) Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussions - January 3*
Wednesday, January 3; 1 - 2 p.m. on MLA Connect
As book challenges intensify nationwide, MLA's Intellectual Freedom Panel invites you to join us for five new discussions regarding censorship. We will focus on a specific book, article, or video for each discussion, examining current concerns in freedom of access and expression. Please note that these discussions will not be recorded, and that no continuing education credits will be granted. Discussions will be held via MLA Connect (registration required).
Topic: Review Bombing Please read: How Review Bombing Can Tank a Book Before It’s Published by Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris, June 26, 2023 (Paywall; New York Times) Facilitator: Laura Bandoch
Congress Introduces New Bill to Fight Book Bans in Schools
Click here to learn more about the Federal bill to fight book bans. (paywall)
Maryland State Archives "The Clamshell" Fall 2023 Edition Now Available
Click here to learn more about activities and events at the Maryland State Archives.
United for Libraries Monthly Newsletter Now Available
Click here to read the December issue of the United for Libraries newsletter.
- Tools for Reimagining School Readiness - December 5*
- Stronger Together: Collective Impact and Climate Action Programming - December 13*
- Save the Date! SAILOR E-Resources Symposium - February 6 & 7*
- Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due December 23*
- CALD Statement Against Censorship
- I Partner with my Public Library Award
- Resources for Supporting Veterans and Military-Affiliated Patrons
- Library Freedom Project
- Update on DPLA strategic visioning process
- March is Irish-American Heritage Month
- Libraries in the News Round-Up
- Maryland Libraries in the News
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