“We are the local safe space, where you can come & all the services are free.” – Maria, Columbus Library. With new fiber internet, the library is expanding access to online eBooks—growing our #SmartRuralCommunity footprint & digital equity. #ConnectedLibraries #CommunityFirst

Calling all Poets! If you have a passion for #poetry & live or work in #Staffordshire, don’t miss this opportunity to become the next #StaffordshirePoetLaureate! Apply by 2 Aug ask for a pack at connectedlibraries@staffordshire.gov.uk @StaffsLibraries

New call: we are seeking LIBRARIES to be hubs for making local GAMES and outdoor STORIES -- in 20 cities/towns! Applications due by March 3rd. Created by @auGameCenter and @dcpl. #Supported by @US_IMLS. LocallyPlayed #ConnectedLibraries #G4C2023. Details: hivemechanic.org/workshops-f…

New call: we are seeking LIBRARIES to be hubs for making local GAMES and outdoor STORIES -- in 20 cities/towns! Applications due by Aug. 15. Supported by @US_IMLS. Created by @auGameCenter and @dcpl. #LocallyPlayed #ConnectedLibraries #G4C2022. Details: hivemechanic.org/workshops-f…

If you’re looking for a Volunteering section activity in Staffordshire then local libraries are looking for 16-25 year olds to support their annual Summer Reading Challenge for children. Email connectedlibraries@staffordshire.gov.uk by 5th July.

A 2nd grader pointed out this hashtag in a library display. Coincidence, I think not. #connectedlibraries #hashtag

A4 This week for #NationalLibraryWeek & #SLM18 I have loved watching all of the special things that are taking place. Today, I visited a few libraries via @SkypeClassroom to read and sing books celebrating libraries. #ConnectedLibraries #GlobalLibrarians #txlchat #futurereadylibs

Our pleasure @schlowlibrary & @CentreCoLibrary It's what we do!! #fiber #connectedlibraries