Here is a compilation of photos and videos of our trip to Washington, DC by the North Carolina Library Association.
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Alea Mitchell speaking at the rally
David Simmons, Jr., Alea Mitchell, and Ruth Ramires
Machai Smith
David Simmons Sr. and Jr. at the rally
Alea holding up the Washington Monument
NCLA Student Ambassadors about to tackle Capitol Hill on National Library Legislative Day – May 6, 2014
Ruth Ramires, David Simmons, Jr., and Alea Mitchell
Team Purple at Congresswoman Ellmers’ office.
Cal Shepard and Alea Mitchell
Shelly and Alea Mitchell at the Lincoln Memorial
Coy Parrott
Team Purple at the Library of Congress
State Librarian Cal Shepard
Team Purple with Congressman McIntyre’s Legislative Aide Erin Simpson in the Rotunda of the Canon Building
Garner, NC 4th grader Lincoln Sawyer giving a high-five to NC State Librarian Cal Shepard
Alea Mitchell at the MLK Memorial
Alea Mitchell and Eleanor Roosevelt
Coy Parrott at the Supreme Court
Alea and Shelly Mitchell
Team Purple taking a break at the Library of Congress
We Love Libraries!
Ruth Ramires speaking at the rally.
The Vietnam Memorial
NCLA Student Ambassadors at the US Capitol
Sam Chatley with his father
Team Purple at the US Supreme Court
Happy Dancing for Libraries in Washington, DC!
Alea “hearts” Washington, D.C.
In the lobby of the Supreme Court
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Manager and UNCG LIS professor Rebecca Morris give each other a high-five.
Close to 50 library advances do the NLLD “Happy” Dance in front of the US Capitol and Library of Congress
Happy Dancing for Libraries in Washington, DC!
David Simmons, Jr. speaking at the rally
Ruth Ramires and David Simmons, Jr.
Coy Parrott speaking at Congressman McIntyre’s office
North Carolina Library Advocacy 