Library Director in #Hillsboro, #Oregon thru Sept. 2023. Love: #libraries #LocalGov & @ELGL50; talking books, life, sports, community ❤️❤️❤️
Hillsboro, OR
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I received this very affirming and beautiful message today from someone I work with — I am very touched she thought of me when asked to think of a leader she admires. #leadership #strengths – at Gresham, OR
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Happy Leap Day, everyone!
We at Innovative are taking advantage of Leap Day and Leap Year to celebrate Polaris Leap, which has been in the world for ten years!
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The Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library Book Sale is just around the corner! The Friends invite book lovers ages 15 and over to help set up our magical world of books and more! Set up shifts are 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to5 pm October 18-26. Book Sale volunteers may even shop e ...
Taking a break 😌 linkedin.com/posts/hillaryos…
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Book bans are rising sharply in public libraries as the winds of intolerance continue to blow stronger. We all must do what we can to stop #bookbans and support #democracy. nytimes.com/2023/09/21/books…
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"Young Love" expands Oscar-winning short film into new TV series trib.al/ha113at
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All national parks will be free to enter on Saturday for National Public Lands Day.
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I just supported RaiseUp Downtown Hillsboro and their cause. Join me and help make an impact. pages.donately.com/downtownh…
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Just opened a letter from a middle schooler named Sadie. It read:
“Book banning is bad. We could be living in a world where people are allowed to read what they want and filter books for themselves.”
Listen to Sadie!
#FreePeopleReadFreely
The office clean out continues - today’s haul included my snack and personal supplies drawer 😂
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Career Quest Week at @HillsboroLib next week - check it out! linkedin.com/posts/hillaryos…
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Don't forget, El Grito is TOMORROW, September 16 at Shute Park!
This family-friendly event will feature mariachi, and ballet folklorico performances, Latin American food, vendors, a car show, community resources, and more!
2 to 7 pm at Shute Park 📍 centrocultural.org/events
Awesome opportunity to be the Outreach Coordinator at @HillsboroLib - Spanish fluency required ❤️ linkedin.com/posts/hillaryos…
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“In early fall, thousands of the birds dive into the chimney at the Northwest Portland school each evening in an aerial display that attracts hundreds of human admirers. But last week, the birds were disrupted by someone flying a drone…” - @OPB
opb.org/article/2023/09/14/p… – at Portland, OR
Last day to vote!
Time is almost up! Vote now for your choice of books for Hillsboro Reads 2024. Currently there is a tie in the Adult book category and it's a tight race in the Young Adult category. Your vote will make a difference!
Voting ends at 5 pm today! bit.ly/444sEF6
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We're delighted to sponsor an ALA eLearning webinar w/ @usedgov Office for Civil Rights about how book bans may violate federal law and violate student rights. Free for @FTRF @ALALibrary members! 9/26 2pm CDT. Limited space, sign up soon! elearning.ala.org/local/cata…
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My last all employee meeting, “Mega Huddle” as we call them, with Team @HillsboroLib - talking intellectual freedom, access, and importance of the Freedom to Read 📚👏📣 And my affirmation for today 🫂
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Now Underway: US Senate Hearing: "Book Bans: Examining How #Censorship Limits Liberty and #Literature" ow.ly/FwPw50PKCWT #bookbans #libraries #books
