Tacony Library Celebrates Community Through Their Events
Through community partnerships, a Philadelphia branch library put on a Halloween celebration attended by thousands.
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.
APPLY NOW: Facilitation Training
An ALA initiative helps small and rural library staff develop the communication skills they need to thrive.
The Journey to Understanding Libraries
Sa-de Brown shares how she became a library employee and what she's gaining from the Community-Centered Libraries project.
Reaching Out to People with Disabilities
Kathy Middleton shares how community engagement helped her library serve people with disabilities.
The Free Library of Philadelphia built bridges with the community through a collection of rare Islamic texts.
Community Conversations
Learning about the community's rich history provides a springboard to community engagement at a Manhattan library branch.
Defining Community Engagement and Outreach
What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.
Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Initiative
Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.