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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">I am pleased to share a personal invitation from Pat Losinski, Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, to attend the PLA Conference
this year. In addition, pre-conference tours are being offered of several of CML’s buildings. The ones I have seen are inspiring in design and worth the trip on their own. Attached is an overview. I am super excited about attending PLA this year and hope to
see you there as well!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Larry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Dear Michigan Colleagues:<br>
<br>
The <a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fpla%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRoosevelt.Weeks%40austintexas.gov%7C3a228b9901c44a0aafce08dc21446f74%7C5c5e19f6a6ab4b45b1d0be4608a9a67f%7C0%7C0%7C638421825064869039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZs">
Public Library Association</a> and <a href="http://www.columbuslibrary.org/" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbuslibrary.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRoosevelt.Weeks%40austintexas.gov%7C3a228b9901c44a0aafce08dc21446f74%7C5c5e19f6a6ab4b45b1d0be4608a9a67f%7C0%7C0%7C638421825064875002%7CUnknown%7CTWF">
Columbus Metropolitan Library</a> invite you to join thousands of our public library colleagues, supporters and exhibitors in Columbus, Ohio,
<b>April 3–5,</b> to celebrate all things public libraries! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">This year's PLA Conference will offer more than 100 thoughtfully curated education sessions, inspiring speakers and authors, engaging
networking opportunities, career services, micro-learning moments, and bustling exhibits featuring the latest in products, services, and innovations. Library tours and an all-conference welcome reception will take place on April 2.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Columbus is a collaborative, open and dynamic place to visit. Check out
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNo1tHdyGy4&list=PLSZnVL8lSacs7yKqWhOsCKugELx4ID9cy&index=8" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFNo1tHdyGy4%26list%3DPLSZnVL8lSacs7yKqWhOsCKugELx4ID9cy%26index%3D8&data=05%7C02%7CRoosevelt.Weeks%40austintexas.gov%7C3a228b9901c44a0aafce08dc21446f74%7C5c5e1">
this video</a> about Columbus. Celebrated for its incredible arts, entertainment, literary and culinary offerings, exciting professional sports teams and spectacular sprawling green spaces. Columbus has something for everyone. And while I might be more than
a bit biased, Columbus has great libraries too. I've attached a PDF featuring some of the 14 new building projects opened since 2014 (with 4 additional groundbreakings in 2025). Various library tour options will be available on April 2 and our Main Library
will host an all-conference welcome/dessert reception on that evening.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">The PLA Conference is where public libraries shine-where public library issues, ideas and innovators take center stage. Together,
let's shape the future of public libraries. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">I look forward to seeing you in Columbus.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Pat</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>Patrick Losinski</b>
<span style="color:#404040">CEO</span><b><br>
Columbus Metropolitan Library</b> <span style="color:#404040">Main Library </span>
<span style="color:#7F7F7F"><br>
</span><span style="color:#404040">96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215</span><span style="color:#7F7F7F"><br>
</span><span style="color:#404040"><br>
614.849.1000 office </span><span style="color:#7F7F7F"> <br>
</span><a href="mailto:plosinski@columbuslibrary.org" title="mailto:plosinski@columbuslibrary.org">plosinski@columbuslibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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