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The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives has a job opening for a Librarian II-Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) (FFTL).

Complete an application and apply online at https://t.co/H8Olp45tQz by January 13.

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KDLA will be closed on December 24-25, 2024, for the Christmas Holiday. @KDLALibDev

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Congratulations @boonelibrary!

[Boone County Library @boonelibrary]

Our Archive and History Center received grants from the Mayerson and R.C. Durr Foundations! Funds will support NKY History Day and Civil War Pension Records for the 117th Regiment of the US Colored Infantry. Pictured: NKU students from Orientation to College and Beyond.

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My, what lovely tote bags have been created at the @campbellkylib.

[Campbell County Public Library @campbellkylib]

Tote bags and libraries make the perfect pair. That's why we painted our own at the Alexandria Branch! We can't wait to see these being used for library book hauls.

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KDLA will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Two #kylibraries are featured in this year's StoryWalk Week webpage: Fleming County Public Library and Grayson County Public Library!

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

We just released the StoryWalk Week 2024 webpage! Check it out and share widely. This is Let's Move in Libraries fourth year teaming up with the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) for this celebration. https://t.co/IxFnP5LhZr #EngagedLibraries

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Apply for this third round of #LTCAccess grant funding by December 11th to receive a $10k or $20k grant to expand accessibility services at your library: https://t.co/NfwNDY1q5L

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

There's a lot of lore surrounding Thanksgiving in the U.S., but it was not named as an annual federal holiday until the Civil War. Inspired in part by a Union victory at Gettysburg, President Lincoln issued a “Day of National Thanksgiving Proclamation."
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We wholeheartedly agree--turkeys made of chocolate are the best!

[Laurel Library @laurellibrary]

Everyone loved making (and sneaking bites of) these adorable candy creations—because the best kind of turkey is the one made of chocolate! 📷📷📷

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The Fountain Run Branch is off to a great start this year! Congrats to @wbhmlibrary 👏

[William B. Harlan Memorial Library @wbhmlibrary]

We're looking forward to seeing y'all at the Fountain Run Small Town Christmas Celebration this Saturday, November 30th. Be sure to stop by our booth to Ms. Brandi and Ms. Cindy!

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The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives has a job opening for a Librarian II-Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) (FFTL).
Complete an application and apply online at https://t.co/I3q7JSd5j8 by November 29.

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The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives will be closed November 11th-12th for Veterans Day and a staff training day. We will reopen November 13th.

[Kentucky State Archives @KYStateArchives]

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for Election Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 6.

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KYAC 2024 has begun! Here are some highlights from this morning's sessions, "Fostering Curiosity and Creativity through Experiential Learning," and "Prime Time Family Reading, Chautauqua, and More." #kyac2024

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.@KDLALibDev is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate all functions of the Laura Bush 21st century grant program. Apply online at https://t.co/8Y11zMtm2j. Application deadline is 10/31/24. #libraryjobs

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Denise Lyons, KY Department for Libraries & Archives Commissioner, presented at the Stories of Support: Libraries & Child Welfare Solutions conference hosted by the KY Department for Community Based Services on 10/8/24.

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Another example of a Kentucky public library serving its community. Thank you Casey County Public Library!

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

In Kentucky Casey County Public Library now has fishing poles for kids to check out and a StoryWalk at the Community and Education Center! @KDLALibDev https://t.co/5wonYnkMYn

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Does your library lend Wi-Fi hotspots?

Join a free webinar Wed, Sep 25th @ 2pm ET from by ALA, @COSLA_US, @UrbanLibCouncil, & @RuralLibAssoc.

Hear from E-rate experts & learn about applying to #Erate to build a hotspot program @ your library!
Register: https://t.co/j9xJLZMhb0

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Learning and having fun with the @ScottPubLib.

[Scott Co. Public Lib @ScottPubLib]

We’re celebrating Brazilian soccer great Pelé during Hispanic Heritage Month by making DIY mini foosball tables! We will use cereal boxes as bases if you want to bring your own. FREE! Please Register. #SCPL 🥳