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We're half-way through #getOTL and so impressed with all the creative ways #libraries are making it happen. Way to go, team!
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Although we won't be officially celebrating Outside the Lines this year, the criteria for creative community engagement still holds strong. Use this criteria this month and year round when thinking about ways to put libraries at the forefront of people's minds.

When engaging your communities, think about creating events and activities that:

✔️ Gets people thinking – and talking – about libraries in a different way.

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✔️ Showcases the library out in the community as well as in the library.

✔️ Highlights how your library is relevant to people’s lives.

✔️ Represents your local community.

✔️ Is active versus passive – gets people engaged.

✔️ Is extraordinary and unexpected.

✔️ Most importantly, is fun!

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"While the important work of shifting perceptions of libraries is never done, we believe that there have been great strides in the last several years in helping people think about libraries in a different way. And we hope that those who have participated and have been inspired by Outside the Lines use what they’ve learned beyond one week in September; these are ideas and inspiration that we can carry with us and use all year long." - OTL Team

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