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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I’ve been asked to share the below with any potentially interested librarians. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Thank you<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Julia Kelso<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Director, Vista Grande Public Library</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>14 Avenida Torreon (next to El Dorado Community School)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>7 Avenida Vista Grande, B-7 #192<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Santa Fe, NM 87508<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><a href="http://www.vglibrary.org/">www.vglibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1C1E21'>"Witches took the view that they helped society in all kinds of ways which couldn't easily be explained, but which would become obvious if they stopped doing them and it was worth 6 pence and one half-penny not to find out what these were." The Science of the Discworld: The Globe" Terry Pratchett et. al.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> belmondo <belmondo@swcp.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> Julia Kelso <librarydirector@vglibrary.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Free Comics PD for Librarians from 7000 BC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Hi Julia,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Could you please pass this on to the librarians of New Mexico?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Jeff<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>7000 BC</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> is partnering with the <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>City of Albuquerque</span></strong> to present <em><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Librarians Rule!, a </span></b></em><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>FREE Comic and Graphic Novel Professional Development for Librarians</span></strong>. This was created for Albuquerque but librarians from other library systems in New Mexico are also welcome to attend. These sessions will be recorded and posted. All sessions are virtual, and registration is through the Eventbrite links below. Please pass this on to any other interested librarians in the state that might be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>There are two courses:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Basic:</span></strong> Have an interest in comics but don't know where to start? Non-profit arts organization 7000 BC has been bringing fast-paced, hands-on comic book workshops to libraries around New Mexico for nearly two decades. We'll lead you through the basics of how the comics medium functions while also stepping back to reveal why it's so powerful and how how you can successfully lead a comics workshop at your library.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Advanced:</span></strong> What draws readers to comics and graphic novels? How do comics relate more broadly to visual literacy? We'll take a deeper dive into the comics medium, examine how understanding comics can improve your patrons' life skills, and look at the choices you can make to build a more successful comics collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Links below.</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br><br>This PD is a part of our celebrations leading to the <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day</span></strong>. These also include workshops, displays, and a live virtual interview with <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Jeff Smith. </span></strong> (He's recovering from a cardiac arrest and may be postponing. If so, we'll interview local comics phenom <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Stephen McCranie</span></strong>.) And you can always join us for 24 Hour Comics Day. 24 HCD and the interview are both hybrid events. All events are free. More at <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/" target="_blank">7000bc.org</a>.<br><br>Thank you!<br>Jeff Benham<br>Treasurer/Education Coordinator<br>7000 BC<br><a href="http://www.7000bc.org/" target="_blank">www.7000bc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-basic-tickets-710668858687" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Librarians Rule! Comics Professional Development for Librarians (Basic)</span></strong></a><br>3:00 - 4:00 PM<br>Fri, Sept. 8<br><br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-basic-tickets-712552552867" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Librarians Rule! Comics Professional Development for Librarians (Basic)</span></strong></a><br>3:00 - 4:00 PM<br>Fri, Sept. 22<br><br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-advanced-tickets-712554548837" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Library Comic Book Professional Development (Advanced)</span></strong></a><br>3:00 - 4:00 PM<br>Wed, Sept. 27<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Jeff Smith/Stephen McCranie Interview</span></strong><br>5:00 PM<br>Saturday, September 16<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/701777283747?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Virtual</a></span></strong> or <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/701777875517?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">In-Person</a></span></strong><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>24 Hour Comics Day</span></strong><br>Noon to Noon<br>Saturday-Sunday, October 7-8<br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/674745079697?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Virtual</span></strong></a> or <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700438800307?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">In-Person</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>