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Library MakerFest Daytona Beach Regional Library April 12, 2019 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm We will be offering a $300 scholarship to 10 member libraries from our region to travel to Daytona Beach Regional Library and showcase in a booth. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2019. This scholarship is our way to […]
John and Amanda Horne are the owners of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Last year the Hornes began their Dive Into Reading program. In its inaugural summer, the Hornes invited approximately 70 Title I students to their Ellenton location for breakfast, reading instruction, time to read one-on-one with a mentor, and a free book. Partnering […]
It is my pleasure to announce Jim Walther as the new Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Library Consortium. Jim comes to the TBLC from Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management where he was an Assistant Professor. His teaching included leadership and management, adult learning, and much more. He served two years […]
TBLC 2018 Legislative Champion Awards Announced The Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) is pleased to announce that Congressman Charlie Crist is one of the recipients of the 2018 Library Champion Awards. These honorees were nominated by library leaders from TBLC’s 18 county region and as community leaders who have demonstrated exceptional support for library programs. On May 14th, Crist visited […]
TBLC 2018 Legislative Champion Awards Announced The Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) is pleased to announce that Senator Jeff Brandes is one of the recipients of the 2018 Library Champion Awards. These honorees were nominated by library leaders from TBLC’s 18 county region and as community leaders who have demonstrated exceptional support for library programs. PPLC Executive Director Cheryl Morales […]
Thank you for attending the 2018 TBLC Tech Conference! This page will be updated as we gather the slides from breakout presenters that day. Have you responded to the survey yet? Be sure to tell us what you liked and what we can change for next time! How Not To Be Hacked…Keeping Safe in […]
Library Staff Member Spotlight Britney Hord Library Services Manager Largo Public Library My name is Britney Hord and I have worked for Largo Public Library for nine years. I became a librarian because I wanted to help people find resources and information that would help them improve their lives. I was fortunate to find my […]
Black History Month Guide
The Tampa Bay Library Consortium is pleased to announce that Sarasota County’s Shannon Staub, Senator Jeff Brandes from Pinellas County, and Senator Jack Latvala who represents parts of Pinellas and Pasco Counties as the recipients of its 2017 Library Champion Awards. TBLC Library Champion Awards are granted to recognize elected or appointed officials who have demonstrated exceptional support for, […]
It is common knowledge that libraries are on the front lines facing a lot of things, but a major issue that libraries are starting to address is hunger. We surveyed libraries in our region to find out what they were doing to address this issue. We have compiled the findings here. If your library is participating […]
