These #PHLed students never had a school library. They built one on their own, and now, the community has their back. Loved reporting this story: www.inquirer.com/education/ke...

These Philly students built their own school library. The community has their back.

The students behind DreamEscape Library at Kensington Health Sciences Academy created a social media account, built buzz and earned grants to support their work.

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The second issue of My Alabama Library is all about the Fairhope Public Library. See a glimpse of our interviews with Fairhope residents about why the library is “the beating heart” of this beautiful coastal town. See the full intro video and first article at myalabamalibrary.org/fairhope-pub...

Patti Reeves on how her granddaughter, 2-year-old Beckham, loves books and the Rogersville Public Library. Full story and video at myalabamalibrary.org/rogersville-...

To launch the first issue of My Alabama Library, we're introducing the Rogersville Public Library: "Most public libraries have certain things in common: 🧵

The inaugural issue of My Alabama Library launches next week! The first feature story and video are about a multi-generation family who love the Rogersville Public Library. Get a preview with this teaser video! Subscribe at myalabamalibrary.org

Today was a big day for My Alabama Library! We did our first interview for our upcoming launch. We talked to Patti Reeves, her mother Rosalie, and her grandchildren Beckham and Warren. 🧵

We're getting closer and closer to the full launch of My Alabama Library! We're excited to announce that our first featured library will be the wonderful Rogersville Public Library. 🧵

This is the library energy we’re here for 📚🎂

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Last week, a library superfan brought her niece in to get her first library card. She threw a party for her and even decorated a cake to look like one of our My Own Library Cards 😍 We're declaring her Auntie of the Year! There's nothing better than passing on a love of reading and libraries ❤️

Hello friends! My Alabama Library is an online magazine that will launch late summer/early fall 2025. We’ll be sharing community-centered stories about how public libraries throughout Alabama improve lives every day. Share your stories at myalabamalibrary.org!