FYI... Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. From: Lisa A Lindle. [mailto:Llindle@alawash.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2:28 PM Subject: [nlld] FW: Join Us as President Obama Visits Anacostia Neighborhood Library [cid:image001.png@01CF8BF0.8C00AC60] Dear Friend: Through greater access to America's libraries and information resources, you make a difference each day in the education and lifelong learning of youth and adults in your community. This Thursday, April 30, President Obama will visit the Anacostia Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C., where he will highlight the importance of books and lifelong reading, and the value and impact of America's public libraries. As part of his ConnectED Initiative, President Obama will also announce a new partnership with America's libraries, publishers and non-profit organizations to expand access to digital books and library resources for America's children. We invite you to bring members of your community together to view this event and to celebrate and support the role of America's libraries in the learning of our children and youth. To view this event broadcast live at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, please visit WhiteHouse.gov/live<http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/live>. And be sure to learn more tomorrow about the ConnectED Library Challenge by visiting WhiteHouse.gov<http://www.WhiteHouse.gov>. With appreciation and best wishes, Roberto J. Rodríguez Deputy Assistant to the President for Education The White House