Tag Archives: National Library Week

Spotlight on the NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Posted on April 16, 2010 by GHLstaff

To round out this year’s National Library Week, we’re featuring the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH). The NCLBPH is a specialized public library that serves blind, visually disabled, and physically disabled North Carolinians by lending … Continue reading →

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More Than 300 Years of Service @ Your Library

Posted on April 15, 2010 by GHLstaff

To celebrate National Library Week, we offer you some remarkable facts about your state’s libraries. Durham County Public Library historical marker Most libraries in North Carolina trace their official beginnings to the early 20th century, with a few notable exceptions: … Continue reading →

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Bookmobiles: Libraries on the Move

Posted on April 14, 2010 by GHLstaff

Today is National Bookmobile Day! Bookmobiles have always been a vital part of library services in North Carolina, especially because so much of the state is rural. In 1923, Durham Public Library became the owners of the state’s first bookmobile. … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Thrives @ Your Library

Posted on April 13, 2010 by GHLstaff

Everyone thinks books when they think libraries, but did you know that librarians are active in all sorts of areas important to local communities and the nation? From equality of access to information, to privacy, to open access of published … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Library Week!

Posted on April 12, 2010 by GHLstaff

April 11-17 is National Library Week! In celebration, the GHL will be posting information and images that celebrate the history of our state’s libraries and the value they provide to their communities. Here are five ways you can join in … Continue reading →

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