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Upcoming Deadlines for Public Libraries

Upcoming Webinars for Libraries

Celebrating Holidays and Heritage Months with Collection Analysis - October 14 at 2:30 pm
Build displays and recommended reading lists to celebrate holidays, heritage months, and other observances. Explore tools to create festive and engaging collections of titles to promote in programs and on social media. Additionally, learn about TeachingBooks tools to help identify celebrations and promote titles to readers.
Analyzing Picture Books to Support Early Literacy, Nov. 18 at 2:30 pm
Examine the picture books shared in public libraries and classrooms, story times, and reading programs. Receive immediate insights into recency, genre, and even the phonics concepts reinforced in the titles on your lists. Identify relevant and engaging picture books and resources to share with the youngest members of your community and their families.
Homeless Training by Ryan Dowd
Contact Merideth Johnson, Adult Services Consultant, at Merideth.Johnson@sos.mo.gov for assistance in signing up for access to Niche Academy.

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