Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness Jubilee
For its anniversary, the Philadelphia library hosted a Fine Forgiveness Week. Now the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is fine-free.
Community Engagement with National Partners
The Free Library of Philadelphia learns from partners as they test the Skills for Community-Centered Libraries training series.
Free Facilitation Resources for Small and Rural Libraries
Free materials from ALA are designed to help library workers prepare for and lead discussions in their communities.
Ben Franklin Circle
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Based on Franklin’s “club for mutual improvement,” these meetings help participants improve themselves and their communities.
APPLY NOW: LTC Engagement Grant
Apply now for a new annual grant to support innovative community engagement efforts in libraries.
Reflections on Year 2 of Skills for Community-Centered Libraries
The Free Library of Philadelphia looks at the evaluation results of their Community-Centered Libraries initiative as it plans for the future.
APPLY NOW: Facilitation Training
An ALA initiative helps small and rural library staff develop the communication skills they need to thrive.
Gardening for Kids Programs Grow Community Connections
A Free Library of Philadelphia branch hosts a kids' gardening program as part of the system's Community-Centered Libraries initiative.
Engaging Community Partners in Program Planning
A Free Library of Philadelphia librarian shares how community engagement training helped her learn to ignite lasting partner relationships.
The Power of Community Conversations
Erika R. Martinez shares how her library learned about, and worked to overcome, customers' feelings of disconnect in a fast-changing city.