Urban Libraries Council
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For 50 years, ULC has served as an outcomes-driven research and innovations network of more than 170 leading North American public libraries.
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Libraries are nonpartisan, but not indifferent. Libraries play a critical role in our democracy, encouraging readers, educating voters and preparing all of us to participate in elections. On this #TakeActionForLibrariesDay , check your voter registration: buff.ly/3vMshmK
In celebration of #NationalLibraryWeek , Hoboken Library Director and ULC Board Member Jennie Pu penned an op-ed to share the importance of the right to read and how NJ is stepping up. Read more: buff.ly/3TVLYQR
Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay ! KC Library works because of our incredible staff. Jackie Brown has been with the Library for 35 years. 🤗 This is the first of 5 staff highlights we'll be sharing in the coming weeks: tinyurl.com/ycy4dyzs
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#NationalLibraryWeek continues with today's special awareness day: #NationalLibraryWorkersDay ! Today is a great time to thank librarians and library workers for their contributions. The institution of the public library only works because they do. buff.ly/2U47c07
Over the last few years, censors have accelerated their attempts to remove or restrict books and programs in schools and public libraries. Today, on #RightToReadDay , we're asking you to take action and raise your voice for the right to read. buff.ly/41AaRUy UniteAgainstBookBans
Next week is #NationalLibraryWeek , and it kicks off Monday with #RightToReadDay . On Monday, April 8, encourage your networks to take action and raise their voices for the right to read. Get started: buff.ly/3PS5OeC UniteAgainstBookBans
Today is #LibraryGivingDay ! This one-day online fundraising event encourages patrons to support their library, and in turn, that support will go toward the incredible programs, services and materials provided by local libraries across the United States.
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Earlier this month, the St. Louis County Library St. Louis County Library hosted a sold-out event with RuPaul, celebrating the release of his new memoir, “The House of Hidden Meanings.” The event raised over $50,000 for the Library Foundation! See more photos at buff.ly/3xhRfe9.
As public libraries map out summer programming, ULC's 4-part Summer Learning Boot Camp offers methods for high-quality #summerlearning , emphasizing strategies to center equity, executing effective STEM program design and targeting middle school youth. buff.ly/3W6fket
The Dallas PublicLibrary is introducing the homeless community through its new 10-episode podcast series, 'On the Block.' The podcast is part of the library’s ongoing homeless engagement initiative, which launched in 2013. buff.ly/3TqdFRz
A record number of books were “targeted for censorship” in the United States in 2023, according to a study released Thursday from American Library Association. ALA found efforts to ban 4,240 unique book titles in school and public libraries, a 65% increase from 2022. buff.ly/43jRotr
Spring is almost here — which means seed libraries are up and running for the growing season! At Hamilton East Public Library, there are 145 seed varieties in the collection this year, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and even a native grass. buff.ly/3TAuivs