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Nibbles of Knowledge
These tutorials are groups of lessons on specific topics, with each lesson ranging from 5 to 8 minutes and each topic containing anywhere from 10 to 22 lessons. The length of the lessons is meant to help you easily nibble your way through a topic as you have time…or to simply take a quick “snack” […]
Coronavirus FAQ
image/svg+xml image/svg+xml General information from the CDC about Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ image/svg+xml image/svg+xml What’s the proper way to wash your hands? https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/ image/svg+xml image/svg+xml Where can I track the known cases of Coronavirus? https://systems.jhu.edu/research/public-health/ncov/
Palm Harbor Library Unveils Mark Mazurek Gaming Center
The Mark Mazurek Gaming Center opened Friday, September 27th, at the Palm Harbor Library. There was a large crowd of approximately 200 people in attendance as the brightly colored new center was unveiled. Bill Mazurek, father of Mark Mazurek a beloved young library staff member who died in 2017 for which the center was named, […]
Manatee County Library’s Literary Journal Short Story Chosen for Prestigious Short Fiction Anthology
805 Lit + Art, an award-winning literary journal published by the Manatee County Public Library System, is honored to announce the inclusion of a short story in The Best Small Fictions 2019. The short story, “Whatever They Told You Not to Be” by writer Natalie Hernandez, will appear in addition to short fiction by Carmen […]
STARLAB planetariums member discounts for June and July
STARLAB portable planetariums are now working with libraries to provide an immersive and interactive research and learning tool. During June and July, STARLAB will be offering special discounts for libraries as well. For more information, please contact Stephan Karnauch. View PowerPoint here: StarLab Presentation StarLab is the first truly portable planetarium. Invented in 1977 by […]
TBLC Honors Pride Month: Sharing FLA Presentation on LGBTQ+ Reader’s Advisory
Tricia Smith of the St. Petersburg Public Library System, and Chris Brackett of Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library presented a session titled “Queens, Kings, and ACE: LGBTQ+ Reader’s Advisory” at the 2019 FLA Conference. Both presenters were incredibly generous and allowed us to share their presentation with our members. This is an excellent reader’s advisory resource. […]
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2019 FLA Award Winners Announced! Several TBLC member libraries receive accolades
2019 Florida Library Association Award Winners Announced! The 2019 Florida Library Association Awards have been announced. Several TBLC member libraries have been honored: Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Library of the Year Outstanding Business/Media Partner–WTTA News Channel 8 working with Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Library Web Presence Citrus County Library System Outstanding New Librarian– Adam Chang […]
New Member Spotlight: Elling Eide Center
Elling Eide Center Research Library and Preserve We at TBLC are so excited to introduce our latest member library, the Elling Eide Center, a private research library and nature preserve overlooking Little Sarasota bay. The research library at the Elling Eide Center is a leading resource for Asian Studies in the southeastern United States. It […]