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Greenway and Zevin added to Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA

Posted on December 2, 2013 | 2:34 pm

Applications for Trustee Conference Grant due Jan. 15

Posted on November 25, 2013 | 4:28 pm

Join ALA and United for Libraries as a personal member by Feb. 28 and receive a free book

Posted on November 25, 2013 | 4:25 pm

Deadline to apply for National Friends of Libraries Week Awards extended to Dec. 31

Posted on November 25, 2013 | 4:14 pm

United for Libraries designates Literary Landmark for Larry Brown

Posted on November 19, 2013 | 2:14 pm

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Advocacy from media...priceless!

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