One exciting task of the Advocacy Committee is heading to the state capitol to distribute Library Day prints to all of our legislators and share with them the fantastic work of ALL libraries in Georgia. While we won’t be able to head to the capitol in person, we still need our legislators to hear from…
Each year, the Georgia Library Association presents members of the Georgia General Assembly with a beautiful print created by artist Debi Davis. If you’ve been to visit your state legislator, you may have seen their collection on the walls of their office. We need your help delivering these on Wednesday, March 4th. The prints will…
Each year, the Georgia Library Association presents members of the Georgia General Assembly with a beautiful print created by artist Debi Davis. If you’ve been to visit your state legislator, you may have seen their collection on the walls of their office. This year’s print features the oak-lined entrance of Wormsloe, and an armadillo. We…
Each year, the Georgia Library Association presents our legislators with a print that highlights a Georgia location, created by pointillist artist Debi Davis. A big thank you to Mumford Books, which generously sponsors this project. This year, we’ll be delivering one print to the office of each elected official on Tuesday, February 21st. It’s another…
Each year, the Georgia Library Association presents our legislators with a Debi Davis print. A big thank you to Mumford Books, which generously sponsors this project. This year, we’ll be delivering one print for each elected official and small candy bag for each staff member on Tuesday, February 16th. It’s another chance to talk libraries…
The General Assembly is operating at lightning speed so far this year. After consulting with several past and present GLA officers, it was deemed unfeasible for GLA to assemble a group to meet in person with our Georgia legislators this year. Julie Walker is chair of the GLA Governmental Relations Committee and has had lots…
Announcing the 2013 Georgia Library Day at the Capitol in Atlanta When: February 14, 2013, 10:00 am to 1:00 pmWhere: Room #123 in the Capitol Building in Atlanta Purpose: To distribute prints of drawing by Debbie Davis, donated by Mumford Library Books and talk to state legislators about the contributions of Georgia’s libraries. Cost: Free!…
Please join us for Georgia Library Day 2012 on February 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Room 216 of the state capitol building. There will be refreshments, information sheets, stickers, and opportunities to talk to lawmakers about the immense value libraries bring to American society and democracy. RSVP to ebagley@agnesscott.edu by February 10,…
Additional information and directions for Georgia Library Day are now available. A message from Carol, the GLA President: I’ve had a suggestion that we wear the same color for identification. How about RED?! I know we don’t have time to get this message out, but for those who want to, please wear red. Red scarf…