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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Amplifying Voices: Using Podcasts for Library Outreach and Advocacy</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Friday, November 8, 2024 </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11:00 AM - 12:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join us on Zoom this Friday, November 8 at 11:00 AM for a <b>
FREE MLA Connect Webinar</b> to discover how podcasting can be a powerful tool for your library to engage communities, share stories, and advocate for resources and support. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This webinar will explore best practices for starting a library podcast, choosing engaging topics, and leveraging podcasts to amplify your library’s message. Learn from real-life examples and walk away with actionable strategies to create
 a successful podcast that strengthens your outreach and library advocacy efforts. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>We are excited to offer this session for FREE </b>as we prepare to launch our new podcast. Don't forget to <a href="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch=" target="_blank" title="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch="><b>subscribe
 to </b></a><a href="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch=" target="_blank" title="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch="><b><i>Chapter
 and Verse: Storytime from the Stacks</i></b></a><a href="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch=" target="_blank" title="https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bgq9NeRlAGLRMKUGsvPkTals8x3i1N0VM7fSXa7nV_jEbPY8yijHutZJiOHBuw3SiL1GINqijWtQMgkEmndqOgg6AT00YZaoH60dRyGRYnl5joj8N6GOHzqoNRS65CsJKsS8YZn94z0mVJNqV5rLoGYgZxXmYwrysU9VG44adtJeKMQ_xIkTEA==&c=&ch="><b>,</b></a> debuting
 November 14!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Register for free here: <a href="https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=308&Itemid=276">
https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=308&Itemid=276</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Questions?</b> Please contact us at <a href="mailto:MLA@milibraries.org">
MLA@milibraries.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#058689;mso-ligatures:none">Rachel Ash</span></b><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
Membership and Communications Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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