The Free Library of Philadelphia built bridges with the community through a collection of rare Islamic texts.
Talking about Affordable Housing
An NYPL branch led talks about an important issue facing residents of the Lower East Side.
Panel Discussion: Starting a Community Garden
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As an offshoot of its seed-sharing program and farmers' market, High Point Public Library hosted a discussion about community gardening.
Community Conversations
Learning about the community's rich history provides a springboard to community engagement at a Manhattan library branch.
The Leaders We Have Been Waiting For
The Free Library of Philadelphia is fostering relationships with the community through staff training and community organizers.
From Community Conferences to Current Events Café: How an NYPL Branch Implemented Dialogue-Based Programming
The Jefferson Market Library shares how thoughtful programming made their branch a place for conversation in Manhattan's Greenwich Village.
Skills for Community-Centered Libraries: Learning through Experience
Community-Centered Libraries ran a series of workshops where participants developed projects to practice specific skills related to their work.
NYPL's Community Conversations: Dialogue-Driven Programming
New York Public Library undertook a pilot program to bring community conversations to branches around the city — with significant results.
Building Your Library Team
Staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia explored team roles and dynamics to learn what strengths they bring to a team.