Grafton Library Shares Weekly Report For January 25-29, 2021

Press release from the Grafton Library:

January 28, 2021

Director Beth Gallaway attended the American Library Association’s Midwinter conference, attending sessions on core technology trends that included troublesome tech trends such as deep fakes, video surveillance, voice biometric surveillance, disaster capitalism and privacy concerns; library worker wellness initiatives; library responses to COVID-19; virtual professional development; advocacy; anti-racism work; racial injustice; and the youth media awards (visit ala.org/yma for all the winners!) This year, Michaela Goade became the first Native American artist to win the prestigious Caldecott medal for best illustration in a book for children for her book.

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom. A variety of publishers hosted virtual author visits and booktalks that inform library purchasing decisions. Keynote speakers included author Ethan Hawke, groundbreaking and award-winning actor Cicely Tyson, the US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, and closing speaker Dr. Jill Biden.

Staff put out 158 bags for curbside pickup from 1/22-1/28. As we anticipate more snow in February, we are trying to come up with creative solutions to continue curbside service and protect our library materials. If inclement weather is predicted, please be aware that curbside pickup hours may be limited or cancelled.

This Friday’s half-day activity is a crystal snowflake kit. There are 30 kits available. One kit per person, first come, first serve beginning at 10am Friday 1/29. If you did not get a kit, you can follow along with your own materials at home by viewing the instructions for the project at https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/crystal-snowflake-ornament-science-activity-kids. Next week: Star Wars valentines!

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