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<description><![CDATA[  Read about recent events, essential information and the latest community news.   Do you have news you would like to share? Please email&nbsp;  communications@mnlibraryassociation.org .  Looking for the Roundup newsletter? Please visit the  Roundup  page.&nbsp;   Check for   upcoming events   in our community calendar.&nbsp;  ]]></description>
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<title>Governor Walz’ School Library Media Specialist Day proclamation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="font-size: 11pt;">Read Governor Walz’ School Library Media Specialist Day proclamation to learn about the many ways these trained professionals support students and a love of learning, and be sure to thank your school media specialist on Friday, April 4.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/resource/resmgr/proclamation_from_walz.jpg" style="font-size: 14.6667px;" /></p>]]></description>
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<title>Celebrate the life and legacy of William G. Asp</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>William (Bill) G. Asp</b></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><img alt="" src="https://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/resource/resmgr/images/mla_21_billasp300.jpg" /></b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">(July 4, 1943 – June 16, 2021)&nbsp;</span></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br />Because Bill had an impact on so many of us and contributed so much to libraries in Minnesota, he deserves a special celebration that will honor his life and legacy.&nbsp;<br /></p><p>Please join&nbsp; family, friends and former colleagues for an afternoon of remembrance.<br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Sunday, October 3, 2021</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2:00 – 5:00 pm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Woman’s Club of Minneapolis</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">410 Oak Grove Street</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minneapolis MN&nbsp;</span></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Light Refreshments and Cash Bar – Free Parking<br /></p><p>If you cannot attend in person, but wish to send a video comment, please contact <a href="mailto:kebehringer@iclooud.com">Ken Behringer</a>.</p><p><br />Or if you choose to participate remotely via Zoom, starting at 3:00 pm, please contact <a href="mailto:janfs@comcast.net">Jan Feye-Stukas</a>.<br /></p><div>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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