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Recordings of all Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 sessions are now available! You will find the recordings and presentations at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 was sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News Photo by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash: bit.ly/2OKUhRV
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What did you think of Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025? Let us know via our Feedback Form at surveymonkey.com/r/BTSL2025 #BTSL2025 was sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
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And that's a wrap! The 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference is done! Thanks to all the presenters and attendees. It was a great day! Recorded sessions will be available soon at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
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Spend your afternoon at Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025! Log in to this FREE online event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 is sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
Four photos of rural libraries clipped to a rope with clothespins. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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It's time for the Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Lightning Round! Four 15-minute sessions in 1 hour! Log in at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News Photo by Jonathan Bowers on Unsplash: bit.ly/37O8Omd
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 is about to start! This one-day online conference is FREE & open to everyone. Join us to learn about the innovative things happening in small and rural libraries at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
Four photos of rural libraries clipped to a rope with clothespins. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 is tomorrow! #BTSL2025 Registration is still open for this FREE event to learn about the innovative things happening in small academic, K-12, and public libraries: nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc & @NLC_News
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Hear from two library directors who are participating in the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (@sustainablelib2) at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Candid, smiling photos of two women. Meet the Speakers! Small Libraries, Big Economic, Environmental and Equity Impacts Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, Charlotte Public Library, Charlotte, VT, Population served: 4,000 and Melissa L. Olson, Director, Alice L. Pendleton Library, Islesboro, ME, Population served: 592. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Candid, smiling photos of two women. Meet the Speakers! Small Libraries, Big Economic, Environmental and Equity Impacts Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, Charlotte Public Library, Charlotte, VT, Population served: 4,000 and Melissa L. Olson, Director, Alice L. Pendleton Library, Islesboro, ME, Population served: 592. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Small libraries! Awesome ideas! FREE Online Conference! There’s only one week until Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025! #BTSL2025 Check out the full schedule and register to join us next Friday, February 28: nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
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Do you need ideas for engaging background library displays & activities? Check out 'Background Engagement: Creating Interesting Interactive Library Displays for Patrons' at Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025! #BTSL2025 Register at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Photo of smiling woman wearing glasses with long dark hair and a raven perched on a human skull perched on her head. Background Engagement: Creating Interesting Interactive Library Displays for Patrons Hannah Brandon, Head Librarian, Midland University, Luther Library, Fremont, NE, FTE: 1,100 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of smiling woman wearing glasses with long dark hair and a raven perched on a human skull perched on her head. Background Engagement: Creating Interesting Interactive Library Displays for Patrons Hannah Brandon, Head Librarian, Midland University, Luther Library, Fremont, NE, FTE: 1,100 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Embrace the power of paper! Explore creative ways to get vital library information in the hands – literally – of your community with 'Little Flyers Everywhere' at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
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Learn how to improve and grow your readers' advisory skills at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
Photo of smiling woman in a field with short dark hair. Meet the Speaker! Are You There, Reader’s Advisory? It’s Me, the Librarian. Cheyenne Chontos, Director, Harrisburg Community Library, Harrisburg, SD, Population served: 9,435 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of smiling woman in a field with short dark hair. Meet the Speaker! Are You There, Reader’s Advisory? It’s Me, the Librarian. Cheyenne Chontos, Director, Harrisburg Community Library, Harrisburg, SD, Population served: 9,435 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Sharing your community building ideas is the focus of 'Getting To Know Your Community, Ideas For Your Board and Staff!' at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Photo of smiling dark haired woman. Meet the Speaker! Getting To Know Your Community, Ideas For Your Board and Staff! Angela Watkins, Director, Aztec Public Library, Aztec, NM, Population served: 6,146 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of smiling dark haired woman. Meet the Speaker! Getting To Know Your Community, Ideas For Your Board and Staff! Angela Watkins, Director, Aztec Public Library, Aztec, NM, Population served: 6,146 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Register today for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 and hear how the Mendocino County Library - Round Valley Branch earned the @LibraryJournal 2024 Best Small Library in America award! Sign up at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… #BTSL2025 Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News
Photo of smiling bearded man. Meet the Speaker! Mendocino County Library Round Valley Branch, Community Anchor: Best Small Library in America 2024 Josh Bennett, Branch Manager, Mendocino County Library – Round Valley Branch, Covelo, CA, Population served: 1,394 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of smiling bearded man. Meet the Speaker! Mendocino County Library Round Valley Branch, Community Anchor: Best Small Library in America 2024 Josh Bennett, Branch Manager, Mendocino County Library – Round Valley Branch, Covelo, CA, Population served: 1,394 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Hear how Whitewood (SD) Public Library teaches kids the joy of writing and receiving notes with their 'Postage Pals' program at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Photo of blond woman in glasses and chunky red necklace. Meet the Speaker! Postage Pals Deb Terhune, Director, Whitewood Public Library Whitewood, SD Population served: 900 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of blond woman in glasses and chunky red necklace. Meet the Speaker! Postage Pals Deb Terhune, Director, Whitewood Public Library Whitewood, SD Population served: 900 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Learn strategies & ideas that could help public libraries 'Partnering with Local Schools to Boost Public Library Engagement' at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Photo of smiling woman in front of book shelves Meet the Speaker! Partnering with Local Schools to Boost Public Library Engagement Caitlin Henry, Assistant Director, Ashland Public Library, Ashland, NE, Population served: 3,100 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of smiling woman in front of book shelves Meet the Speaker! Partnering with Local Schools to Boost Public Library Engagement Caitlin Henry, Assistant Director, Ashland Public Library, Ashland, NE, Population served: 3,100 Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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You can find so many innovative programs at @HPLBeyondBooks ! Check out the 'Unique Community Resources at a Small Library' at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Photo of a smiling woman in a white blazer. Meet the Speaker! Unique Community Resources at a Small Library Lorena Hegedus, Director, Hubbard Public Library, Hubbard, OH, Population served: 7,884. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of a smiling woman in a white blazer. Meet the Speaker! Unique Community Resources at a Small Library Lorena Hegedus, Director, Hubbard Public Library, Hubbard, OH, Population served: 7,884. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Hear about moving library time from bone and stone into living lessons relatable to the students in a rural school library at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc & @NLC_News
Photo of a smiling woman in a blue shirt. Meet the Speakers! Bone, Stone, and Books: Revolutionizing the Integration of Library Exploration Into Modern Times. Joanna Carver, K-12 Media Specialist and K-6 Elementary Counselor, McCool Junction Public School Library, McCool Junction, NE, FTE: 242. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Photo of a smiling woman in a blue shirt. Meet the Speakers! Bone, Stone, and Books: Revolutionizing the Integration of Library Exploration Into Modern Times. Joanna Carver, K-12 Media Specialist and K-6 Elementary Counselor, McCool Junction Public School Library, McCool Junction, NE, FTE: 242. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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Learn about 'Navigating Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Your Library…Through Kindness and Without Losing Your Mind' at the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference! #BTSL2025 Register for this FREE event at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… @RuralLibAssoc @NLC_News
Candid, smiling photos of two women. Meet the Speakers! Navigating Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Your Library…Through Kindness and Without Losing Your Mind. Amanda Doherty, Director, Mt. Pulaski Public Library, Mt. Pulaski, IL, Population served: 2,860 and Lisa Thompson, Assistant Branch Manager, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Floyd, VA, Population served: 15,691. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

ALT Candid, smiling photos of two women. Meet the Speakers! Navigating Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Your Library…Through Kindness and Without Losing Your Mind. Amanda Doherty, Director, Mt. Pulaski Public Library, Mt. Pulaski, IL, Population served: 2,860 and Lisa Thompson, Assistant Branch Manager, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Floyd, VA, Population served: 15,691. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025 Small Libraries Doing Big Things! February 28, 2025 #BTSL2025 http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

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The full schedule for the 2025 Big Talk From Small Libraries FREE online conference is now available! Check it out at nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtal… Sponsored by @RuralLibAssoc and @NLC_News #BTSL2025
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