In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth I reshare my newly published book. Thank you to the friends & colleagues who took the time to read or share my story. I appreciate you! (the correct version is finally available in print & eBook) 💕 #NoTimeForThis a.co/d/46FmVfM
Lo único más poderoso que el odio, es el amor.
The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love. @sanbenito #AppleMusicHalftime
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It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Year-round, libraries provide space and support for their communities. Let's take this week to give an extra bit of thanks for our local libraries, what do you love about yours? 📚
Looking for inspiration at today’s US Senate Forum #themonmouthcountydemocrats #themonmouthuniversitydemocrats #USSenateForum
Jersey Shore library built by billionaire being restored to its ‘Carnegie majesty’ nj.com/news/2023/12/jersey-s…
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An outside attorney concluded that defunding the library violated First Amendment protections, placing the county at potential legal risk.
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3 years ago I promised my son I would write the book I wish existed after I was diagnosed with cancer. Today I am excited to announce its publication in both print & ebook. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort!
#survivor #breastcancer a.co/d/6KjxPF5
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Calling all #NJLibraryDirectors! Save the Date for the Experienced Directors Summit presented by NJ State Library and @librarylinknj. The event will be held on November 15th at @huntctylibrary. Registration will open in October. buff.ly/3OyY6pN
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IMLS announced 64 awards totaling $20M to support #libraries & archives across the country through National Leadership Grants for Libraries & the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. Including @LibraryofCT, @SAADAonline, @SHInstitute & @CMULibraries imls.gov/news/imls-announces…
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Congratulations again to Library Director Tonya Garcia and the @LBPublicLibrary ! Yesterday, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and IMLS Director Crosby Kemper presented them with a National Medal for demonstrating excellence in service to their community. What a well deserved honor!
An incredible honor. Thank you @LibraryPolicy for sharing the news and for your continued support! Thank you @TracieDHall1 for attending the ceremony with us.
Congratulations to all the winners of this year's @US_IMLS National Medal for Museum & Library Services, & especially to the library honorees: @BethelAKLibrary, @LACountyLibrary, @LBPublicLibrary, & @ToledoLibrary!
We were thrilled to have you & @TracieDHall1 here in Washington!
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It's a privilege to attend the presentation ceremony at the @WhiteHouse today for the @LBPublicLibrary’s National Medal for Museum & Library Service! This @US_IMLS award is the nation’s highest honor given to libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.
Yesterday I had the distinct honor of being presented the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden & @US_IMLS Dir. Crosby Kemper. Thank you @SenBooker for making this moment possible. @WhiteHouse @ALALibrary @visitlongbranch @LBPublicLibrary
Extraordinary honor to be in Washington DC to accept the National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the White House on Monday! Ceremony will be live streamed in person and on the White House’s YouTube Monday, 3pm #imlsmedals #longbranch #libraries @visitlongbranch @NJGov




















