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What's New & Noteworthy in Columbus for Summer 2023

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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In a spectacular unveiling, the skyline of downtown Columbus was transformed with the debut of "Current," a monumental artwork by internationally acclaimed sculptor Janet Echelman.

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  • In a spectacular unveiling, the skyline of downtown Columbus was transformed with the debut of "Current," a monumental artwork by internationally acclaimed sculptor Janet Echelman.
  • Notably, "Current" is now the longest public art piece in Columbus and the first of Echelman's permanent sculptures to be suspended above a street.
  • Every summer Columbus proudly hosts numerous annual festivals that celebrate local, national and international arts, music, literature and culture.
  • Come on out to enjoy music from Pitbull, Demi Lovato, Caamp, Sean Kingston, Chelsea Cutler and many others right here in Columbus.

Broward County Libraries Launches New Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly Podcasts

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2023, Broward County Libraries will launch podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly , available wherever you access your podcast apps.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2023, Broward County Libraries will launch podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly , available wherever you access your podcast apps.
  • Libraries' new podcasts feature Season Three of Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly, giving listeners a choice between the existing online/Facebook Live formats or the new podcast.
  • Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly are produced by Bob Anstett, Broward County Library's Coordinator of Digital Initiatives.
  • Each program features one-on-one discussions, either with Anstett (Tech Talk Weekly) or between two guests (Creation Station Monthly).

New Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library Receives $10 Million Gift From Tepper Foundations

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment of $10 million to The CommonSpark campaign from both The Tepper Foundation and the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment of $10 million to The CommonSpark campaign from both The Tepper Foundation and the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation.
  • "The Teppers recognize Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's impact in the region, and the power of our mission to improve lives and build a stronger community," said Jenni Gaisbauer, executive director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.
  • With this gift Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation will have raised $115 million toward The CommonSpark campaign, a public-private partnership to infuse $143 million into improving lives and building a stronger community through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system.
  • The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation exists to help the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library improve lives and build a stronger community.