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.
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.
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.
The Power of Human Stories: Fresno County Public Library and the Harwood Institute
Fresno County Public Library finds ways to expand its scope and reach new audiences and underserved communities.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club
Learn how you can lead reading and discussion groups with underserved teens in your community.
APPLY NOW: 'Stand Up for Health' Workshop
Get $500 to attend a health and wellness preconference workshop at the Public Library Association 2018 Conference.
Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop Stipend for Small/Rural Public Libraries
Public libraries that serve small and/or rural communities may apply for a stipend to attend a workshop at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference.
Announcing Free Dialogue & Deliberation Learning Series for Academic Libraries
Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change will introduce academic library workers to dialogue and facilitation approaches.