Friday, July 10, 2009

MSLA en Mass. ~ The Next Best Thing to Attending ALA Annual!

From the MSLA en Mass. Blog "MSLA members will be attending the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago July 9-15. Join us here as we document our experiences.

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Greenfield Community College Library's Award Winning Library Video

From YouTube: "At Greenfield Community College using a 70's Charlies Angel's theme, the Library staff creatively promotes the Library services. Greenfield Community College was awarded 2009 Massachusetts Library Association, Public Relations Award in the Media Presentation Category for this video."

Monday, July 6, 2009

Buckland Public Library Presents ...

Buckland Public Library presents

Pizza Pie & The Sky

For: Individuals aged 10-100

On: Friday night, July 10th, 7-9:00 pm

At: Buckland Public Hall at 17 Upper Street (behind the church)


Celebrate the wonders of summer -- and all that leisure time you will have to gaze at the sky -- by joining friends and amateur astronomer Paul Cardone of East Longmeadow for an interactive media presentation on deep sky and its infinite possibilities. Paul is a longtime member of the Springfield Stars Club, and is well known for his wry wit and lively presentations to audiences throughout Western Massachusetts. You don't have to reply in order to come to this free event, but we'll have more pizza if you do! Email ljacobson-carroll@cwmars.org with the number of folks you will be bringing.

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Stories of the Stars

For: Kids of single-digit ages

On: Saturday morning, July 11th, 10:00-11:00 am

At: Buckland Public Hall 17 Upper Street (behind the church)


Enjoy a star-studded slide show about our solar system! Whirling, twirling, spinning, hurling, exploding, and burning: it is all happening out there, and you'll be better off knowing about it! Amateur astronomer Paul Cardone, of East Longmeadow, is a longtime member of the Springfield Stars Club, and is well known for his lively presentations to audiences throughout Western Massachusetts. A constellation of refreshments will be served. You don't have to reply in order to come to this free event, but adults who email ljacobson-carroll@cwmars.org with # of kids they plan to bring will be rewarded with ample coffee!

Buckland Public Library is located at 30 Upper Street, Buckland MA
Hours: Tuesday 2-8 pm, Friday 1-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-1 pm
Phone: 413-625-9412