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<p class="MsoNormal">EveryLibrary is proud to be a member of the national coordinating committee for National Entrepreneurship Week 2021 (Feb 13-20), the Congressionally-chartered celebration of entrepreneurship across the country. This year, EveryLibrary is
focusing on how public library leaders can respond to COVID-related economic hardships and dislocations in two important ways: by
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">engaging entrepreneurs in their success</span></em> and by
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">investing directly in local businesses</span></em> through library purchasing policies. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">More details: <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/national_eship_week_2021">
https://www.everylibrary.org/national_eship_week_2021</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2>National Entrepreneurship Week in Libraries - Five Free Webinars for Library Leaders<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Libraries as a Partner in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Mon the 15th @ 11AM CST with Mel Lambert, Directo<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">r of Adult & Community Services at Kirkwood Public Library</span></strong><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn how libraries are the ultimate partner in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, how your library can talk to entrepreneurial support organizations and city officials, and what we've learned in Covid about marketing
and programs. </span></em><br>
RSVP at <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_lbraries_entrepreneurial_ecosystem">
https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_lbraries_entrepreneurial_ecosystem</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New Tools of the Trade: Using Library Resources for Side Gigs and Job Hunters</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Tues the 16th @ 11AM CST with Paul Steensland, Librarian at St. Louis County Library<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn how to use public library resources you already have to assist and enhance workforce development and eship services.</span></em><br>
RSVP at <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_business_databases_webinar">https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_business_databases_webinar</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Libraries and Nonprofit Startups: An Easy Lift</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Wed the 17th @ 11AM CST with <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Zachary Huber, Specialist Librarian at Toledo Lucas County Public Library</span></strong><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Public Libraries of any size can leverage their collections, databases, and public resources to help nonprofit agencies.</span></em><br>
RSVP at <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_building_nonprofits_ecosystem">https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_building_nonprofits_ecosystem</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Setting up an Entrepreneur-Mentorship Program at Your Library</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Thu the 18th @ 11am CST with <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hadiza Sa-Aadu -</span></strong> Small Business Engagement Specialist, Kansas City Public Library, <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Daniel Smith -</span></strong>
Co-Founder and Principal, The Porter House KC, <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Gabe Muņoz -</span></strong> ESHIP Kansas City Local Director, <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Morgan Perry - </span></strong>Business
Outreach Specialist, Mid-Continent Public Library<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn about ways to strengthen existing business mentorship networks and provide culturally responsive mentorship through strategic collaborations. </span></em><br>
RSVP at <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_mentorship_program_webinar">
https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_mentorship_program_webinar</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Developing a Library Makerspace and Coworking Center</span></strong><br>
Fri the 19th @ 11am CST with Marlon Moore, Library Media Project Coordinator, Miami-Dade Public Library System<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Find out more about how to develop spaces that provide access to creative tools, technology and places for entrepreneurs and patrons to grow from the Miami-Dade Public Library System, which will also share
lessons learned in designing two innovative makerspaces and a Coworking Center.</span></em><br>
RSVP at <a href="https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_makerspace_coworking">https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_makerspace_coworking</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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