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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 15

    Check out the California Grants Portal at – a new website created by the State Library that will publish all state grant and loan opportunities. Currently available: more than 100 grants and over $17 billion in funding

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  2. 8 hours ago

    "In the dead heat of summer is when I know the face of the true California" Read the latest post in Cal@170 by Jonah Raskin on the golden hills of . Cal@170 celebrates 170 years of statehood with 170 stories of our state.

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  3. 10 hours ago

    The State Library is hiring a Personnel Officer (Staff Services Manager II) to manage our Human Resources office. Are you an HR professional who loves libraries? This may be the job for you! Apply by 9/29/2020. Read all about it on our Jobs page:

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  4. 11 hours ago

    COME TO THE STATE LIBRARY! The State Library is hiring a Chief of Library Development Services Bureau. Information is on our website’s jobs page, which can be accessed at

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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 21

    Coco the chameleon has a problem -- he can’t change colors and his asthma is acting up. You can read or watch Coco's air quality adventure at or .

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  6. Retweeted
    Sep 16

    400 years ago, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth England. It was the Geneva Bible that was brought to North America by the Puritans aka the Breeches Bible. Our library has a lot of resources for Mayflower

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  7. Sep 16

    We're hiring! Associate Budget Analyst. Are you good with numbers and the State budget process? This may be the job for you. Apply by 9/28/2020

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  8. Retweeted
    Sep 15

    As we fight this pandemic together and look towards a brighter, more equal future, we also honor the resilience of the Latino community in California. Governor has proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2020, as “Latino Heritage Month."

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  9. Sep 15

    In 1897, Eliza Thorrold became the first woman tug boat master in CA, operating a 44-foot steam tug on San Francisco Bay. This is one of our 170 stories of California in celebration of 170 years of statehood, Cal@170 -

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  10. Sep 15

    California libraries are a vital part of local communities, as this new report by Natalie Cole and Sheryl Stentrom demonstrates.

    Great article by Natalie Cole of and Sheryl Stentrom "The Value of CA Public Libraries." Loaded with excellent data documenting social and economic benefits. Well done!
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  11. Retweeted
    Sep 14

    means at home, but also at our anchor institutions. Even when the library building is closed, the wifi is still on. See what's happening at with faster, more affordable broadband by

    For many, the library is the most reliable, or only, way to access the services & info needed to succeed in the 21st century. Read about how & are helping bring affordable, accessible broadband to CA communities:
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  12. Sep 14

    For many, the library is the most reliable, or only, way to access the services & info needed to succeed in the 21st century. Read about how & are helping bring affordable, accessible broadband to CA communities:

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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 14

    Sep 14, 1879: Frederick M. Roberts was born . Roberts was a newspaper publisher, business owner, and politician. He was the first African American elected to the CA State Legislature (for LA’s 74th District). portrait:

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    Sep 14

    Through the California K-12 Online Content Project, all public school districts and charter schools in the state get unlimited access to a wealth of ProQuest and other resources for the duration of the 2020-21 school year. Learn more:

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  15. Sep 11

    "By following winding paths you find the Ivar House. A garden in the heart of Hollywood. Excellent cuisine is offered in an unusually beautiful setting." 1920s postcard. They had us at "winding paths." Must be long gone (?)

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  16. Sep 11

    We're hiring! Join our team as an Electronic Resources Librarian. Apply by 9/21/2020

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  17. Sep 11

    Work at the State Library! We are hiring an Office Technician to provide administrative support to the State Librarian. Apply by 9/21/2020.

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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 11

    Today we pause to remember the innocent victims who lost their lives and to honor the heroes of 9/11. We will never forget their sacrifice.

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  19. Retweeted
    Sep 10

    Sending hugs, love, and safe wishes to all our friends on the West Coast who have been affected by the wildfires. Your friends on Sesame Street are here for you. ♥️

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  20. Sep 10

    CAL@170: The “Perigrinacion” Begins by

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    Sep 9

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