The 2024 National Medal winners will be announced the last week of May, and a national ceremony and celebration will be held in Washington, DC, in July. To learn more about the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, visit the IMLS website. Source: https://imls.gov/news/imls-names-finalists-2024-national-medal-museum-and-library-service

Region 2 has a limited number of free MLA CE Passports for Region 2 members. An MLA CE Passport gives you full access to MLA webinars and self-paced online courses through December 31st, 2024. Learn more here: https://www.mlanet.org/page/ce-passport. To be considered for a free MLA CE Passport e-mail your name, institution, and state to region2@nnlm.gov.

Step into the world of Tai Chambers, a visionary public health professional whose passion ignites change. Based in Atlanta, GA, Tai spearheads the groundbreaking TRIP: Teen Rap Intervention Program, revolutionizing anti-bullying efforts with creativity and fervor. Region 2’s previous session, “Empowering At-Risk Adolescents: Understanding Bullying Dynamics through Rap Music,” promises to be a beacon of... Read More »

              Mary “Sime” Flake Liles, a remarkable library trailblazer and beloved matriarch was brought to the attention of Region 2 by her cousin Charlene at this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA). Born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Sime’s journey resonates with a rich tapestry of service, education, and a... Read More »