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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">See below for an opportunity for Tribal library staff to participate in a cohort about “maker” programs, hands-on programs, makerspaces, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Pamela Van Halsema <<a href="mailto:pamela@pvanhalsema.com">pamela@pvanhalsema.com</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 5, 2026 8:17 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] PLEASE SHARE! NEW Short-term Opportunity for Tribal Libraries from Library Makers</span>
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<span style="color:black">Hello! I’m reaching out to ask for your help spreading the word about a new opportunity starting in April for Tribal libraries that may be of interest to you and your professional network. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="http://www.librarymakers.org/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Library Makers</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> invites those who work in Tribal
libraries to join a small cohort for a 6-week long immersion with 4 synchronous online sessions exploring the practical challenges of hands-on maker programs.
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(‘Maker’ refers to a wide range of activities that involve creating things with your hands or special skills - anything from ancient skills and artistry to the latest technologies.
Participation in this program <i>does not </i>assume the Tribal library has a formal ‘makerspace’).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Details about this short-term opportunity can be found on this
</span><a href="https://mailchi.mp/librarymakers/tribal-library-opportunity"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">webpage</span></a></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> which can be shared
on social media and a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cloZR3dopZS1e6Ail_-cwscADmiyi4k2/view?usp=sharing">
printable flyer</a>.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <b>Apply by Feb. 27, 2026.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.librarymakers.org/">Library Makers</a> is a free, online community of more than 2,000 members across the country and abroad, but Tribal libraries are currently underrepresented.
Library Makers hopes to support staff at Tribal libraries in a way that is helpful. With this short-term cohort, we want to listen and learn from the perspective of Tribal library staff, provide a space for their own networking and interaction, and better
understand what would be most useful to them so we can shape offerings that truly meet their needs.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this along to any Tribal libraries, partners, or community members you work with who might benefit.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you for all you do to support libraries and library communities.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please let me know if you have any questions!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">Pamela Van Halsema, Library Makers Leadership Team Member (she/her/hers)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.librarymakers.org/" target="_blank">www.LibraryMakers.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://makersinthelibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">Makers in the Library Toolkit</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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