Urban Libraries Council

@UrbanLibCouncil

With 160 member libraries, the Urban Libraries Council enriches communities by strengthening and promoting libraries' value as vital public assets.

Washington, DC/North America
urbanlibraries.org
Joined July 2009
Born 1971
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    Oct 29

    Join ULC and on 11/19 for our next Conversation! Take a deep dive with us into strategies and solutions for dismantling institutional racism and inequity in the workplace. RSVP:

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Next week, will bring together national experts to tackle out-of-school time planning during COVID-19. President & CEO joins a panel during the "Communities as Learning Hubs in America’s Recovery" session on 11/18. 🔗

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  3. Nov 11

    Today, we honor those brave individuals who served and sacrificed in the United States Armed Forces.

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  4. Nov 11

    Today, we remember those who have served Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.

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  5. Nov 10

    Join for a virtual Summer Solutions Leadership Series, Nov 16-18. Explore equity in education & the essential role of quality summer & afterschool programs with a panel discussion led by CEO, .

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  6. Nov 9

    👏 Congrats to employees Kevin King (Head, Community Engagement) & Jermaine Jackson (Library Assistant, Community Engagement) for being recognized at this year's annual Michigan Library Awards! Learn more ➡️ .

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  7. Nov 8

    Find out how is connecting residents to the city’s innovation economy and how public libraries are frontline forces in economic recovery. 🔗 via

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  8. Nov 7

    Despite COVID-19, libraries still put on a show hosting Reel Fest, a short-film contest asked the question, “What does the library mean to you?” Find out more in this article written by Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum:

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  9. Nov 6

    Time distanced from the community due to the pandemic has given the ability to adapt in really creative and flexible ways. Find out how:

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  10. Nov 5

    . is on the move! The mobile library is helping staff to transport and distribute meals at several library locations that have been designated as food distribution sites. Find out more:

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  11. Nov 4

    During Global Entrepreneurship Week, join us for a live Twitter chat on 11/18! Libraries will come together to raise awareness of their critical role in supporting entrepreneurs & inclusive economic recovery. RSVP:

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  12. Nov 4

    Elimination of Library Fines Pays Off in Chicago ! ➡️ Circulation jumped 25% 10/2019 to 8/2020 ➡️ 111,000 patrons have renewed their library card or gotten a replacement card Find out more:

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    Oct 27

    Library staff are well positioned to help reduce the for Americans in need of information and resources. To help, and recently announced free, self-paced courses on Creating Pathways to Civil Legal Justice. Learn more:

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    Nov 3

    This guide to voting and elections booklist for teens will keep younger generations inspired and engaged in their community for years to come:

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  15. Nov 3

    library is leading the way on a blueprint for a national rural network of libraries providing broadband access to telehealth! Find out more:

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  16. Nov 2

    “Communities should strengthen local libraries as hubs of knowledge and digital tools for entrepreneurs" writes about how entrepreneurship is the vaccine for urban economies in :

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  17. Nov 1

    Later this month, will bring together national experts to tackle out-of-school time planning during COVID-19. President & CEO joins a panel during the "Communities as Learning Hubs in America’s Recovery" session on11/18. 🔗

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  18. Oct 31

    👏 The San Diego Public Library Foundation will fund 3 initiatives aimed at providing computer access to the more than 100,000 children in San Diego who lack internet access! Learn more:

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  19. Oct 30

    👏 opened the doors to the new Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center earlier this month. The library doubled in size with robust indoor and outdoor spaces for services and exploration of the environment! Learn more 🔗

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  20. Oct 29

    👏 Patrons at can now access free, professional mental health care and referrals on a drop-in basis at Central Library. Find out more:

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