June 3, 2026
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Indiana library jobs
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In the news
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Upcoming workshops and important dates
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Next Professional Development Roundtable set for July 16
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North Webster Community Public Library to host Cancer Services program
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Goshen Public Library kicks off dinosaur-themed summer reading program
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National Safety Month
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Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library offering free access to AtoZ World Food
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This week's new Indiana library jobs |
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The Indiana Library Passport, a creative digital experience that encourages everyone to visit libraries across the Hoosier state, is open to Indiana residents and outside visitors alike. The passport has more than 170 libraries and branches to explore.
Read more about the passport here. Libraries interested in joining the Indiana Library Passport – free of cost – should contact the communications director at the Indiana State Library. |
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Next Professional Development Roundtable set for July 16 |
The next Professional Development Roundtable, hosted by the Indiana State Library, is set to take place on Thursday, July 16.
The roundtables are designed for those who would like to connect with other library staff members in Indiana who are tasked with professional development. The roundtable allows attendees to share skills, brainstorm and mentor each other. The roundtables are scheduled quarterly.
The final roundtable of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13. The roundtables will take place virtually via Zoom from 2-3 p.m.
Click here to register. Please note that registering for one roundtable will register an attendee for all of the scheduled roundtables.
Please contact Paula Newcom, North regional coordinator at the Indiana State Library, with any questions. |
North Webster Community Public Library to host Cancer Services program |
On Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library will host “Coffee with Friends,” featuring special guest speaker Marilyn Cassell, a volunteer with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. The organization provides support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Cassell’s presentation will focus on the services provided by Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, which now serves residents through locations in Fort Wayne and Warsaw. The informative presentation will help raise awareness about the services available to residents throughout Kosciusko County.
Cassell is a registered nurse and currently works as a wellness consultant. In her volunteer marketing role with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, she works to spread awareness about the organization and the assistance available to local residents. Cassell has extensive clinical experience in hospital nursing, medical insurance, clinical research, project management, consulting and physician practice management. For more than 20 years, her primary focus has been on prevention and wellness education.
"Coffee with Friends" is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the North Webster Community Public Library at 574-834-7122 or visit the library's website.
North Webster Community Public Library is located at 110 E. North St. in North Webster. |
Goshen Public Library kicks off dinosaur-themed summer reading program |
On Monday, June 1, the Goshen Public Library officially kicked off its dinosaur-themed summer reading program. Patrons can now sign up for kids programs, teen programs or adult programs. Participants can log reading, unlock badges and win prizes.
Special programs throughout the summer offer unique learning and play opportunities for each age group. Funday Mondays - for kids and families - include Mark’s Ark, a special fossil dig, bubble play, Professor Steve’s "Digging Into Science" show and Dinosaur Dimensions, featuring animatronic dinosaur puppets. Funday Mondays take place at Pringle Park in Goshen each Monday in June at 2:30 p.m.
At the Summer Book Giveaways, any child or teen who attends can select a free book. Teens can also join a variety of special events over the summer, including glow painting, a trivia tournament, an escape room and pickle forensics.
Adults can join any one of the library’s virtual author talks, sign up to compete in a jigsaw puzzle race, learn watercolor basics or give blood with the American Red Cross.
Learn more about the Goshen Public Library's summer reading program here.
The program runs until Friday, July 31. |
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Upcoming workshops and important dates |
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This June is the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month
, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The month is dedicated to keeping people safe in the workplace. Since 1996, National Safety Month has offered free resources to help prevent injuries and save lives. Participants who register for free resources will receive the following: a campaign poster and participant guide, a weekly fact sheet, five-minute safety talks, weekly curated videos, articles and research, a “Go Green for Safety” sign and a SafeAtWork pledge.
Weekly Safety Topics from the National Safety Council include “Moving Safety Forward,” “Staying Safe on the Roads,” “Promoting Holistic Worker Health” and “Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls.”
Additional resources on worker safety are produced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. The OSHA administrator is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, who reports to the Secretary of Labor - a member of the President’s Cabinet. The
OSHA poster page
explains that employers must display a free, downloadable poster informing workers of their safety and health rights. On the state level, INSafe, part of the Indiana Department of Labor, partners with employers and workers to promote workplace safety across Indiana. Additional information is available on the INSafe webpage. |
| Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library offering free access to AtoZ World Food |
The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is currently offering free access to AtoZ World Food, the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories.
With a library card, patrons can access AtoZ World Food to explore new flavors and learn about the traditions behind them. The online resource includes thousands of recipes from hundreds of countries. Users will also find guides to ingredients, articles on food culture and information on nutrition and food-production processes.
AtoZ World Food is designed for culinary students, travelers, cooking clubs and home chefs. Whether they want to try a new weeknight meal or explore the story behind a traditional dish, the database helps cooks search with confidence. A video dictionary for food and kitchenware features video demonstrations of how to pronounce words, making it a practical tool for students, chefs and food enthusiasts.
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library cardholders can use the AtoZ World Food database for free, both in the library and at home. |
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