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Happy Birthday President Lincoln

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In celebration of President Lincoln's birthday, What's New in Libraries? paid a special visit to The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Join host, Sarah A. Long as she is given an exclusive tour by Thomas F. Schwartz, Illinois State Historian. See highlights of each exhibit in the museum and learn little known facts about the life of our 16th President, often known as the Great Emancipator.

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What's New in Libraries? is an award-winning cable show which aims to showcase the events, programs, and people that make libraries vibrant community centers. Sarah Long, the host, also writes a weekly column for Chicago's Daily Herald, which highlights opportunities and issues in the library world.

About the Host, Sarah Long

Sarah Long, host Sarah is the director of the North Suburban Library System and host of What's New in Libraries? As a recent past president of the American Library Association, Sarah uses her motivational speeches, weekly Daily Herald newspaper column, and radio and television appearances to advocate locally and nationally for libraries.