WMLA Semi-Annual Meeting - BPL Comes to Stockbridge

The Western Massachusetts Library Advocates (WMLA) Semi-Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 12, 10 a.m. at the Stockbridge Library (http://stockbridgelibrary.org/hours-and-directions/). Our speaker is Michael Colford, Director of Library Services at the Boston Public Library (BPL). Michael will review services and resources available to residents and Commonwealth libraries from the BPL.

Library for the Commonwealth:

A New Model for Serving the Commonwealth

The Boston Public Library has recently revamped its statewide program, turning the outmoded, hard-to-understand, Library of Last Recourse program into a more forward-thinking Library for the Commonwealth program. This program builds on the leadership strengths of the BPL in digitization and collaboration and extends services out to any resident of the Commonwealth. Michael Colford, Director of Library Services, will outline the programs and services offered through the Library for the Commonwealth program. explain how they can be relevant to the large constituencies you work with every day, and explain how libraries across the state can take advantage of them as a supplement to all the great work you are already providing. He will also give you examples of how libraries statewide have taken advantage of the many resources made available by the BPL.

Executive Director Greg Pronevitz will update us on activities of the Massachusetts Library System following Michael's presentation. The spring membership meeting will occur in the second half of the morning.

We look forward to seeing you in Stockbridge!

Trivia Night at the Harp

Trivia Night at the Harp in North Amherst

This past Saturday night, March 31, 2012, The Harp hosted a trivia contest to benefit the Shutesbury Library Building fund.  The Pub was packed with library supporters from all over the valley.  There was even a report of someone driving from New Jersey to participate!  A fun time was had by all.  $1607.00 was raised and will be matched by a donation by Anonymous!  There will be another chance for you to form a team and play along in June.  We'll keep you posted



Mary Anne of the MN Spear Library, Shutesbury and Harpo Power of the Harp Irish Pub

 The following businesses contributed prizes for Trivia night! Amherst Music House, Pineapple Dance School, Hampshire Athletic Club, Ziporah Hildebrant, Mary Moore, Kringle Candle, A. J. Hastings, Judies, The Toy Box, The Creative Needle, Amherst Wine & Spirits, Brueggers, Henion Bakery, The Black Sheep, Cushman Market, Hair by Harlow, Sei Bella Salon, The Mercantile, Starbucks, Print Associates and of course, Harpo and The Harp