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Don't miss the reception for Sen. Jack Reed!
By admin | October 12, 2012
On October 21, the RI library community is sponsoring a reception to honor Senator Jack Reed for his recent national awards in recognition of his support of libraries and library issues. Senator Reed was unanimously voted life membership in the American Library Association, ALA’s highest honor. He also received the Crystal Apple Award from the American Association of School Librarians. Join fellow library supporters from across the state, as well as ALA President Maureen Sullivan, ALA President-elect Barbara Stripling, AASL President Susan Ballard, and other special guests for this celebration. Refreshments — including hors d’oeuvres, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages — will be served. Valet parking will be provided.
DATE: Sunday, October 21, 2012
TIME: 4 pm – 6 pm
LOCATION: Fleet Library, Rhode Island School of Design
15 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(the former Hospital Trust Bank)
Valet parking will be available.
The reception is open to all members and supporters of the Rhode Island library community including library and library consortia staff, trustees, boards, and friends .
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Coalition of Library Advocates (COLA), HELIN, Ocean State Libraries (OSL), RILINK, the Rhode Island Library Association (RILA), the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media/Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS), the School Librarians of Rhode Island (SLRI), the Association of Rhode Island Health Sciences Libraries (ARIHSL), the Special Library Association, RI Chapter (SLA/RI), and other private and organizational donors.
Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to assure your participation. Don’t miss this gala event!
R.S.V.P. by October 15: rilaevents@gmail.com or 401-574-9302
Visit the RI Library Association website for more information.
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