Dec. 15th is Bill of Rights Day! Since their ratification on December 15, 1791, the Constitution's first ten amendments have become the primary basis for our fundamental rights as Americans. Check out this material from the National Archives to learn more: archives.gov/news/topics/bil…
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Happy Veterans Day. To celebrate, GODORT is highlighting @librarycongress's Veterans History Project (VHP). Click the link to check out VHP's various collections, as well as learn more about how you can highlight a veteran in your life. loc.gov/programs/veterans-hi…
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Happy Halloween! Bring the beauty of the outdoors to your front porch this spooky season with these "gourd-geous" pumpkin carving templates from the @NatlParkService. Click the link for their complete collection, along with printable options! nps.gov/articles/000/park-pu…
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Happy National Pasta Day! @usdagov's MyPlate has built numerous resources to better help consumers create healthy and budget-friendly meals. Click the link to check out the MyPlate pasta dishes featured here, as well as so many more! myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen
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GODORT will be holding our Annual Virtual Meetings June 9-12. These meetings are open to all, visit tinyurl.com/godort2025 to view the schedule and register.
Join with us on Friday to hear about our June events and glean travel advice if you are heading to Philadelphia for ALA Annual. godort.libguides.com/fridayc…
It's #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth. This past January, LA experienced 24 straight days of catastrophic wildfires. This May, learn more about how to best prevent wildfires, mitigate their impact, and better prepare for these natural disasters: ready.gov/wildfires
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Happy #EarthDay! First designated in 1970, Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson as a way to address concerns surrounding the growing industrial pollution in America. To learn more, check out the EPA's Earth Day resources: epa.gov/earthdayTo
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth! To learn more about women's history, check out this collaborative site that offers a wide range of resources and materials in commemoration of Women’s History Month: womenshistorymonth.gov/.
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Happy Valentine's Day! February is American Heart Month. Spending time with others can do wonders for heart health. Whether it's a group walk, yoga class, or book club, being together makes #OurHearts stronger. Check out these resources from @nih_nhlbi: nhlbi.nih.gov/heartmonth
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GODORT's 2025 Midwinter Meetings start this upcoming Monday (January 13, 2024). The schedule and link for registration can be found in our 2025 Midwinter LibGuide: godort.libguides.com/midwint….
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