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What a fantastic story!
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
What a fantastic story!
“Seeing the stiff, tense, worried body language soften.” -what a beautiful way to describe how a great librarian makes people feel at ease!
August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Seeing the stiff, tense, worried body language soften.” -what a beautiful way to describe how a great librarian makes people feel at ease!
It’s so beautiful how a love of reading and libraries can be passed down through a family. I got to interview a family like that here in Alabama: myalabamalibrary.org/rogersville-...
"A Hidden Gem": Meet 4 Generations of Bookworms Who Love the Rogersville Public Library
Learn how Rosalie Lewis, 92, started a family tradition of loving libraries and reading.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s so beautiful how a love of reading and libraries can be passed down through a family. I got to interview a family like that here in Alabama: myalabamalibrary.org/rogersville-...
Congratulations! What’s the biggest change from when you started? And what’s been the most constant?
August 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Congratulations! What’s the biggest change from when you started? And what’s been the most constant?
You likely just have to either confirm your contact info/address are the same or update your info. Library cards generally expire every few years just to keep info updated.
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
You likely just have to either confirm your contact info/address are the same or update your info. Library cards generally expire every few years just to keep info updated.
Eek. Libraries need to maintain a strong focus on information literacy, vetting sources, etc. Any generative AI use should be very limited, controlled, and fit within the confines of what it can and can’t reliably do.
August 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Eek. Libraries need to maintain a strong focus on information literacy, vetting sources, etc. Any generative AI use should be very limited, controlled, and fit within the confines of what it can and can’t reliably do.
That sounds like a super exciting project! I don’t think I’ve heard of any town adding affordable housing above a library, but it sounds like a great idea.
August 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
That sounds like a super exciting project! I don’t think I’ve heard of any town adding affordable housing above a library, but it sounds like a great idea.
My favorite times working at a library were listening to the kids screaming their ABCs during the preschool programs. They were SO PROUD that they knew them!
August 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My favorite times working at a library were listening to the kids screaming their ABCs during the preschool programs. They were SO PROUD that they knew them!
Congratulations!
August 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations!
"Their dedication to offering personalized care and service to every library visitor. "
Read the full story here: myalabamalibrary.org/introducing-...
Read the full story here: myalabamalibrary.org/introducing-...
Rogersville Public Library: A Small Library With BIG Impact | My Alabama Library
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August 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Their dedication to offering personalized care and service to every library visitor. "
Read the full story here: myalabamalibrary.org/introducing-...
Read the full story here: myalabamalibrary.org/introducing-...
"But each individual library also has its own personality, its own 'thing' that it really excels at. As I visited the Rogersville Public Library and interviewed community members, this library’s 'thing' quickly became clear:
Rogersville Public Library: A Small Library With BIG Impact | My Alabama Library
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August 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"But each individual library also has its own personality, its own 'thing' that it really excels at. As I visited the Rogersville Public Library and interviewed community members, this library’s 'thing' quickly became clear:
“They offer free access to books, information, and technology. They host fun and educational programs for all ages. And they serve as a safe place where people can simply exist without having to spend any money.
Rogersville Public Library: A Small Library With BIG Impact | My Alabama Library
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August 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“They offer free access to books, information, and technology. They host fun and educational programs for all ages. And they serve as a safe place where people can simply exist without having to spend any money.
I really hope to be able to attend next year!
July 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I really hope to be able to attend next year!
Oh man, what a great day! (For you and for the new library card-holder)
July 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Oh man, what a great day! (For you and for the new library card-holder)
The title caught my eye, so I looked it up. This sounds fascinating! Definitely adding to my list. Thanks for sharing!
June 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The title caught my eye, so I looked it up. This sounds fascinating! Definitely adding to my list. Thanks for sharing!
I definitely will!
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I definitely will!
This is magical! Mind if I ask the name of the library?
June 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is magical! Mind if I ask the name of the library?
Giving kids their first library card is the best feeling!
June 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Giving kids their first library card is the best feeling!
Yup! I’ve known of libraries that increased circulation significantly just through weeding (without having bought more books yet). Library users were able to more easily spot current, high-quality titles when outdated, physically worn books were removed.
June 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Yup! I’ve known of libraries that increased circulation significantly just through weeding (without having bought more books yet). Library users were able to more easily spot current, high-quality titles when outdated, physically worn books were removed.
Message us here or visit the website to share your story about why you love your Alabama library. We’re especially looking for more stories about multi-generational library families!
June 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Message us here or visit the website to share your story about why you love your Alabama library. We’re especially looking for more stories about multi-generational library families!