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CMLE, Communication, Visits

Can we visit your library?

Members, we love to visit your libraries! It’s such a joy to discover all the amazing programming, resources, and materials that you have to offer your communities!

We have an entire page dedicated to our Library Visits and we hope you take a look at some of the fantastic member libraries we have visited. (It is a long list!!)

But the CMLE system is made up of 12  counties! That is a lot of libraries, and we have not visited every one! So, we want to come to visit YOU!

And to encourage you to set up a visit, we have a lovely selection of framed literary-themed prints that we are offering to libraries that contact us to set up a visit. You can choose two prints and we will bring them to you at the time of the visit. See below for the choices:

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Our visits are casual, probably around thirty minutes long, and involve CMLE staff admiring the work you doing and finding out how we can be of more help to you in your library, archive, or media center. (They are not a test or scary or painful in any way!)

Sign up below, send  an email to admin@cmle.org, or visit our Request a Site Visit page. We can’t wait to visit you! 🙂

 

Advocacy

Next Week: Virtual Library Legislative Week!

We are READY for next week! Legislator addresses printed and plenty of advocacy postcards to go around!

We hope you are getting ready to advocate for libraries!! Next week Feb. 25th – March 1st is Virtual Library Legislative Week!

Of course, during the week is Library Legislative Day on Feb. 26th, when Minnesota library people journey to St. Paul to tell our legislators just how important libraries are to our state!

If you aren’t able to make it to St. Paul, we encourage you to stop by our CMLE location in St. Cloud!

We’ll be here advocating for libraries all during Virtual Legislative Week but on Tuesday, Feb. 26th we’ll be here from 9am – 6pm with special treats, postcards, templates, addresses, and anything else you need to participate in advocating for libraries! Sign up below if you’re planning to attend and request a favorite snack! Email me at ajordan@cmle.org with any questions!

In the meantime, take a listen to our episode all about the current issues we’re working onthis legislative session. And if you want to learn more about all the ways you can participate in this important week, make sure to visit the MN Library Advocacy Website!

Books

We Heart MN: Coffee Table Books!

In this series, we’ll pick some of our favorite things about Minnesota and share some related book suggestions. (We’re open to your suggestions! Comment below or email us and tell us some of your favorite MN things!)

As we recover from some terrifyingly cold days and many layers of snow, stay cozy and peruse some lovely coffee table books full of Minnesota pictures and information!

Amazing MN: State Rankings and Unusual Information by Lee Lynch
“This is a book about Minnesota without all the usual tourism hype. It’s about the fabric of the state–its investment in the arts, its dedication to the environment, its balanced economy, its educational attainment, and its abundance of fresh water. Color illustrations, maps, and infographics tell the Minnesota story.”

 

Minnesota Simply Beautiful by Greg Ryan
“A four-season collection of brilliant color photography by Greg Ryan and Sally Beyer from all around The North Star State.”

 

 

 

The Big Water: Lake Minnetonka and Its Place in Minnesota History by Frederick L. Johnson with Thomas U. Tuttle
“An interesting book that includes geography, politics and changing social mores.”

 

 

 

The Art of the Fishing Fly by Tony Lolli
Includes a profile of a fishing fly created by Minnesotan Andrew Seagren!
“For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. The Art of the Fishing Fly includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key flies by three top fly tyers; and essays by noted experts. The book’s core includes 75 profiles of flies—the soul of the sport—with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly and fascinating stories behind the flies, inspirational photographs of fly fishers in action, and profiles of the top 19 fly fishing locations around the world.”

General

Literary Valentines!

 

Sure, we understand that Valentine’s Day is not everyone’s cup of tea. That is very OK with us. However, if you could use a chuckle, we encourage you to check out these articles of assorted literary valentines. And yes, there are so many with library themes!

And if you’re feeling extra festive today, why don’t you send a message to a library stakeholder (a principal/Board Member/legislator, etc) and tell them how much you love your library? If you need suggestions on what to say, we’ve got you covered!

Advocacy

Join CMLE for Virtual Library Legislative Week Feb. 25th – March 1st

 

We are all about advocating for libraries at CMLE and we want to help you participate in the upcoming Library Legislative Day on Feb. 26th and Virtual Library Legislative Week Feb. 25th – March 1st!

A great place to start is our special podcast episode!! We cover the current issues for this legislative session and break it down for you in a way that’s easy to understand. Listen here:

Of course, if you are able to attend Library Legislative Day in St. Paul on Feb. 26th in person, fantastic! This website has all the resources to get you prepped and excited for your day!

If you can’t make it to St. Paul, we encourage you to stop by our CMLE location in St. Cloud! We’ll be here advocating for libraries all during Virtual Legislative Week but on Tuesday, Feb. 26th we’ll be here from 9am – 6pm with special treats, postcards, templates, addresses, and anything else you need to participate in advocating for libraries! Sign up below if you’re planning to attend and request a favorite snack! Email me at ajordan@cmle.org with any questions!