The Open Book: The Blog of the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library: Learn to be a Library Advocate, March 18

Friday, March 8, 2013

Learn to be a Library Advocate, March 18

With ongoing budget challenges at the state and local levels, support for public infrastructure, such as community and school libraries, is slowly diminishing. But if you love your library and use your library, you should join us and learn more about how to be a library advocate to help keep all our libraries thriving!

Join the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library for a library advocacy discussion. Speakers from the Massachusetts Library Association and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners will walk you through the basics of library advocacy: What it is, why it's important and how we can all work together to support and speak up for the important role libraries play in our communities and in our schools.

Monday, March 18

6:30 pm reception; 7-8 pm program

Community Room at the Main Library

449 Broadway in Cambridge

*NEW SPEAKER ADDED*
We're pleased to add the Massachusetts School Library Association to our event roster. MSLA will discuss the roles school libraries play as an integral part of our community library systems.

Learn from state experts about how community members and librarians can be effective advocates for Massachusetts libraries and gear up for Library Legislative Day on March 26th.

There are always great things happening at the library! For more information on how you can get involved with the Friends to help support our Cambridge libraries, click here.

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Upcoming CPL Events

9/3/14 - Dr. James Collins explains the physical mechanisms of balance that most of us take for granted; 6:30pm, Main Library Lecture Hall

9/10/14 - Meet Lorenz J. Finison, author of Boston's Cycling Craze, 1880-1900, A Story of Race, Sport, and Society: How Cyclists of All Backgrounds made Boston a Hub of Nineteenth-century Bicycling; 6:30pm, Main Library Lecture Hall

9/15/14 - Join leading children's literature historian Leonard Marcus on the evening of Robert McCloskey's 100th birthday to explore the art of the picture book and the fascinating legacy of the beloved children's author and illustrator; 7pm, Main Library Children's Room

9/18/14 - The Fierce Reads Tour returns to the Teen Room. Meet authors Ann Aguirre (Mortal Danger), Caragh O'Brien (The Vault of Dreamers), and Marie Rutkoski (The Winner's Curse); 7pm, Main Library Teen Room

9/20/14 - Happy Birthday Curious George! Celebrate Curious George's birthday with stories, songs, and crafts. Plus meet Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat! 11am-1:30pm, Main Library

About The Friends of the Cambridge Public Library!

We are a group of dedicated volunteers who love books, learning, and all things related to our outstanding Cambridge public library system.

As "Friends of the Cambridge Public Library", our purpose is to promote an informed interest in library resources and programs, and to raise funds for the expansion and improvement of services and facilities throughout the public library system.

You can help us! We are always seeking volunteers, financial gifts, and in-kind contributions. For more information on how you can become more involved in our organization, please click here.

About The Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Public Library and its six branches serve as a doorway to opportunity, self-development and recreation for all its residents, and as a forum where they may share ideas, cultures and resources among themselves and with people around the globe. The free availability of information, the lively interaction of people, and the open exchange of ideas animate and extend the democratic mission of the library.

For more information on the library locations, facilities, staff, and programs, click here.