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Please consider nominating some of our stars.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://stephenslighthouse.com/2026/09/30/73718/\">stephenslighthouse.com/2026/09/3…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/2026/10/02/movers-and-shakers-canadian-library.html","date_published":"2026-10-02T15:09:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Douglas Mirams","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F27%2F1799801.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dmirams"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 15:09","date_timestamp":1790953742,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98088744","content_html":"<p>Make &amp; Fidget: A Low-Prep, Drop-In Sensory Program for Families\n<a href=\"https://youthservicesplaybook.com/2026/09/23/make-fidget-a-low-prep-drop-in-sensory-program-for-families/\">youthservicesplaybook.com/2026/09/2…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/2026/09/24/make-fidget-a-lowprep-dropin.html","date_published":"2026-09-24T11:47:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Douglas Mirams","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F27%2F1799801.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dmirams"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-24 11:47","date_timestamp":1790250429,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98028326","content_html":"<p>The Creation of the Canadian Public Library System\nTracing public libraries from their roots to modern time\n<a href=\"https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-creation-of-the-canadian-public-library-system\">www.canadashistory.ca/explore/a…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/2026/09/23/the-creation-of-the-canadian.html","date_published":"2026-09-23T11:59:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Douglas Mirams","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F27%2F1799801.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dmirams"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-23 11:59","date_timestamp":1790164798,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97996085","content_html":"<p>Beyond the Building: How Libraries Are Reimagining Outdoor Spaces\n<a href=\"https://www.rethinkinglibraries.org/blog/reimagining-outdoor-spaces\">www.rethinkinglibraries.org/blog/reim…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/2026/09/22/beyond-the-building-how-libraries.html","date_published":"2026-09-22T21:58:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Douglas Mirams","url":"https://dmirams.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F27%2F1799801.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dmirams"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-22 21:58","date_timestamp":1790114308,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97909670","content_html":"<p>Don’t Toss That Board Book! 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