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Unfortunately sometimes when links come off listserv emails they get “doubled.” I’ve heard from a few that the Niche link below wasn’t working, but you simply just need to copy the first or second half and paste it in your URL. The single link is: <a href="http://www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground">http://www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground</a>.
<div>Sorry for the confusion,</div>
<div>Cathy<br>
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On May 18, 2018, at 10:31 AM, Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b>Niche Academy announces a free webinar</b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Transforming Your Library into a Learning Playground Wednesday, May 30, 1:00 pm EDT<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">In this webinar, librarian and author Brittany Jacobs will demonstrate how to transform the informal setting of a public library into a place where "play" in the guise of game-based learning becomes a natural and exciting process for
children and young students. She will also discuss how to incorporate existing programs such as the makerspace, storytime, and book clubs to play to your strengths; more effectively utilize the tools and resources you have; and transform your library.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">This webinar is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="http://www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground%3chttp:/www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground">www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground<http://www.nicheacademy.com/transforming-your-library-into-a-learning-playground</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
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