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LocalHop’s Top Ten List of Portland Hotspots- PLA Style
Who says you can’t intermix work and play? With PLA just around the corner, we did some research and found some awesome hotspots that are must-sees in Portland. From restaurants to coffee shops (or tea, if that’s your preference), from board game bars to donuts to cat...
We’re Headed to the PLA Conference: Here’s What You Need to Know
This year, LocalHop is headed to Portland, Oregon for the 2022 Public Library Association Conference, and we want YOU to get the inside scoop from US on everything you need to know before attending.This year, PLA is running from March 23 to March 25.This year's...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part Six)
"Libraries are so important to communities because they provide so many resources for the public to take advantage of. Everything from story times and crafts for the kids, to educational opportunities for adults, the library has something for everyone. Whether you...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part Five)
"Both now and back then, libraries have always served as a 'third place,' for bridging specific gaps for many members of all ages. Whether it’s to find a quiet place to study, get involved within an activity, or hosting events, every library has shown a purpose of...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part Four)
"What I love about libraries is that they constantly provide patrons with immediate access to information and keeps them connected with their community in the best kind of way."February is home to National Library Lovers’ Month, a celebration dedicated to people who...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part Three)
"As a Community Outreach Coordinator for LocalHop and a fangirl of libraries, I can safely say with the utmost integrity that LocalHop wants to serve the places that serve the community, which is where my passion comes from. LocalHop is the online version of the...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part Two)
"Libraries are today’s community centers. A modern longhouse. A safe place for everyone who visits. They are a place of knowledge and education that anyone, of any age or walk of life, can access and use. Knowledge is one of the key foundations of civilization and a...
Oprah’s List of Twenty-One Books to Read by Black Authors This Year
“History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.”Initially established in the 1920s through the efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month evolved from a weekly observation to a month-long celebration of Black...
Library Lovers Month Series: Our Team Gives the Inside Scoop on All Things Libraries and Why We Love Them (Part One)
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life." Sidney Sheldon (1917 2007. American writer and producer) "The only thing that you...
The American Library Association Announces the 2022 Youth Media Award Recipients
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