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A New Year; A New Direction

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At this time of year I often try to focus and redirect. I look at what I’ve been doing to…
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April 26, 2018

Small Libraries Summit

April 26, 2018 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
25 Triangle Park Dr, Concord, NH 03301, USA

Additional information available here: http://nhlibrarians.org/conference/nhla-2018-small-library-summit/

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April 27, 2018

ULAC Meeting

April 27, 2018
Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St, Milford, NH 03055, USA

Project Managemt/Building Renovation

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May 8, 2018

Facing the Future: Facilitating Climate Change Conversations at Your Library

May 8, 2018 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount St Mary's Way, Hooksett, NH 03106, USA
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From the news that earth surface temperatures hit a record highin 2016, to a presidential administration that denies the effect fossil fuelsplay in climate change, we are inundated with stories and images about climatechange. And yet authentic face-to-face conversations about climate change (withfamily, friends, neighbors, colleagues) are rare. According to the Yale Programon Climate Change Communication, “more than half of those who are interested inglobal warming or think the issue is important ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ talk aboutit with family and friends.” Participants will learn why dialogue about climatechange is critical to creating a brighter future, and how librarians canfacilitate dialogues that empower our communities to be better equipped to respond,adapt, and mitigate the effects. This interactive, experiential training willguide you through the creation of a “Climate Communications Toolbox” you canuse to facilitate dialogue and host “Climate Conversations” within your librarycommunity. You will:
- Learn how to create and host “Climate Conversations” at your library.
- Share ideas for archiving and exhibiting artifacts created in workshops.
- Brainstorm ideas for building community partnerships.
- Learn why resilience and social capital are critical for communities to thrive and endure, and how libraries can help communities build both.
- Experience mindfulness exercises as a tool for “re-wiring” the brain to stabilize the nervous system.
- Explore your own thoughts and feelings about climate change through storytelling and reflective writing.
A 2017 Library Journal Mover & Shaker,Madeleine Charney is the Sustainability Studies Librarian at the University ofMassachusetts Amherst Libraries. She helped launch Talking Truth: Finding YourVoice Around the Climate Crisis, a collaborative, campus-wide project thatfacilitates contemplative experiences in which to explore this global threat.She is co-founder of ALA's newest round table, SustainRT: LibrariesFostering Resilient Communities. A Master Gardener and certified inPermaculture Design, she also co-founded her local chapter of Mothers OutFront: Mobilizing for a Livable Climate and serves on the MassachusettsState Leadership Team. Madeleine holds an MLS from University of Rhode Islandand an MA in Sustainable Landscape Planning and Design.

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NHLA Officers Meeting

May 8, 2018 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NH Local Government Center, 25 Triangle Park Dr, Concord, NH 03301, USA

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May 11, 2018

READS/ITS joint event

May 11, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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READS Executive Board Meeting

May 11, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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May 17, 2018

CLNH Spring Conference

May 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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May 18, 2018

Advanced cataloging" Paralibrarian class

May 18, 2018 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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