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Program aimed at two of the “Rs”

(RALEIGH) – Has reading a book ever changed your life, or have the words of an author touched you enough to alter your view of the world or yourself? If so, the Library of Congress wants to hear about...

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Sculpture / BOR / Library Cards

Times noted are starting points of particular segments This podcast features a conversation with Carrboro sculptor Mike Roig about the annual Caldwell County Arts Council Sculpture Celebration (:52);...

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Telling Our Stories

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] The 2008 theme at Cultural Resources is “Telling Our Stories,” in which the department celebrates and showcases North Carolina’s...

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Women’s History

Times noted are starting points of particular segments[display_podcast] Today’s show highlights women’s history month, and a conversation with a librarian who is working to put reading at the top of...

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New Web Site Tells Raleigh’s Early Story

The State Library of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Archives have unveiled the Web site, “From Crossroads to Capital: The Founding and Early History of Raleigh, NC.”  Through books, maps,...

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Literary Pen-Pals

RALEIGH  — North Carolina students are talking back to authors.  As participants in the 2008 “Letters About Literature” contest, 1,483 middle and high school students communicated with an author about...

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N.C. Stories Abound

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] Today’s show highlights some of the stories found in Cultural Resources 2008 theme, “Telling Our Stories.  First up, Fay...

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New Online Photo History Features N.C.’s Public Libraries

RALEIGH–What do broadcast journalist David Brinkley, poet Carl Sandburg and award-winning actress Tess Harper have in common? They were all regular visitors to their local North Carolina public...

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Agencies Plan to Protect Historical Collections and Heritage Holdings

RALEIGH – Rare books, precious quilts, and historic documents are among the many materials in libraries, archives and museums that are too valuable to lose. Yet when disaster strikes, that sometimes...

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Birth of a Colony to be Shown

RALEIGH – North Carolina’s early history, from the arrival of Europeans to the end of the Tuscarora War, is examined in the documentary “Birth of a Colony.”  Produced by the N.C. Department of Cultural...

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State Library Announces $1.4 Million for Books, Outreach, Technology

HENDERSON – N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle announced today that the State Library Division of the Department of Cultural Resources is awarding $1.4 million in...

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit To Be Hosted by Edgecombe...

RALEIGH – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African...

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Civil War Photography Exhibit “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Travels to Davie...

RALEIGH – Destruction was felt around homes and communities as backyards were turned into battlefields in North Carolina during the Civil War (1861-1865). Widespread suffering impacted all North...

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Cleveland County Library to Display Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography...

SHELBY – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit. The exhibit...

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Pasquotank-Camden Library to Display Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography...

ELIZABETH CITY – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Caroliniansdepicted in theFreedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit . The...

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State Library Hosts Family History Fair Aug. 11 for 2nd Saturdays

RALEIGH — As part of the popular 2nd Saturdays program, the State Library’s Government and Heritage Library will host its very first Family History Fair, featuring speakers, exhibitors, and genealogy...

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit to be Hosted by the Charlotte...

RALEIGH–The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African...

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit to be Hosted by Northampton...

RALEIGH–The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African...

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Warren County Memorial Library To Display Civil War Sesquicentennial...

RALEIGH — Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit”. The...

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“Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War Exhibit at Union County Public Library

RALEIGH — Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit.”...

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Cumberland County Library Wins National Award for Workforce Development

RALEIGH — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Cumberland County Public Library the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor conferred on museums...

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Anson County Library Honors “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” with Civil War...

WADESBORO — Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina...

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“Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War Exhibit at the Granville County Library

OXFORD — Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” ....

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Franklin County Public Library Brings Civil War Sesquicentennial Photo...

RALEIGH – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit”. The...

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Richmond County Library Hosts Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit...

RALEIGH – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African...

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit To Visit Scotland Neck

  SCOTLAND NECK – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by...

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Stanly County Library Honors “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” with Civil War...

The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans...

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NC ECHO Project Makes Local History Searchable, Accessible Online

Researchers and history buffs alike may now search and access local history collections across North Carolina with a single search box thanks to a collaborative project led by the North Carolina...

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Karin Cochran Joins Cultural Resources As Chief Deputy Secretary

RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz announced today the appointment of Karin Cochran as Chief Deputy Secretary of Cultural Resources, effective Feb. 11. Cochran...

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Encyclopedia of North Carolina Available Online Through NCpedia

RALEIGH – The University of North Carolina Press’s comprehensive “Encyclopedia of North Carolina” is now available online through NCpedia. The history of telephone service in North Carolina, the...

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Civil War Photography Exhibit “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Travels to Wake...

RALEIGH – Destruction was felt around homes and communities in North Carolina as backyards were turned into battlefields during the Civil War (1861-1865). Widespread suffering impacted all North...

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Mooresville Public Library Presents “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War...

RALEIGH — Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina as...

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Civil War Commemorative Photo Exhibit Visits Durham Public Library in May

DURHAM — The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were...

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Make Your Files Last! Digital Preservation Website Gets a Facelift

RALEIGH — The State Library of North Carolina, in conjunction with the State Archives of North Carolina, is releasing a redesigned, streamlined and mobile friendly digital preservation education site...

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North Carolina Students Win Prize for Video About Reading

STATESVILLE — Two North Carolina teenagers produced a prize-winning video on the theme “Beneath the Surface,” the 2013 Summer Reading program theme for public libraries. The 2013 Teen Video Challenge...

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North Carolina Historical Review Now Available Online

RALEIGH — The first forty-four volumes (1924-1967) of the North Carolina Historical Review are now available online through the North Carolina Digital Collections. First published in the spring of...

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State Library’s N.C. Cardinal Program Expands to Caldwell County

RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina welcomes Caldwell County as the newest local library joining the innovative N. C. Cardinal program, a consortium of public libraries that share a common...

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State Library of North Carolina Announces Federal Grants to Local Schools and...

RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awardees. This year’s $4,171,823 federal allotment will be...

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Digging and Diving With Summer Reading at Your Local Library

RALEIGH — Tens of thousands of students and many parents will participate in the Summer Reading Program at their local public library this year. The 2013 theme is “Underground,” with “Dig into Reading”...

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