Between February and June 2020, writers will hold community writing workshops at rural locations throughout California as part of the Rural Libraries Tour. California Center for the Book continues to partner with Poets & Writers to provide these workshops free of charge to rural libraries and communities. Rural library staff work closely with community partners to…
We are excited to welcome Todd Deck, Tehama County Librarian, to the California Center for the Book Advisory Council. Todd is the 2019 California Library Association Member of the Year and has actively participated in the Rural Libraries Tour. About Todd Deck A 2014 graduate of Emporia State Universities (Portland, OR Cohort) MLIS program, Todd Deck’s…
The call for presenters for the 4th Annual Adult Services Symposium is now open! The Adult Services Symposium is designed to inspire, show, and share how libraries are successfully bringing adult and intergenerational groups in their communities together to read, learn, discuss, and connect. Learn more about the goals of this event and California Center…
The 4th Annual Adult Services Symposium will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria in Sacramento. Get ready to GATHER. More details and a call for presenters will be coming in early 2020! Check the 2020 Adult Services Symposium page for updates. #AdultServicesSymposium
We are proud to partner with Poets & Writers, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization serving creative writers, to present poetry and writing workshops on the Rural Libraries Tour. There was very strong interest in the Rural Libraries Tour this year, but after difficult decisions, we are happy to announce the 14 participating libraries! From January –…
Please welcome the participating libraries and local coordinators for Book to Action 2020! California Center for the Book will support 26 Book to Action series at 55 library locations across California. The following library staff members will collaborate with their community partners to create dynamic series of events for adults and intergenerational groups. The participating libraries, local…
A warm welcome to the participating libraries and local coordinators for Community Conversations with Veterans 2020! California Center for the Book will support 18 Community Conversations with Veterans initiatives at 20 library locations across California. The following library staff members will create community partnerships and engage veterans, their families, and the community. Arcadia Public Library Pat Smith Azusa…
El Segundo Public Library’s first Book to Action (2019) featured There There by Tommy Orange and focused on exploring urban Native American and indigenous experiences. Partners included the El Segundo Museum of Art, City of El Segundo Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department, El Segundo Unified School District,…
In 2018, the Ontario City Library Veterans Resource Center applied for the California Center for the Book’s Community Conversations with Veterans program. This opportunity is once again available for Veteran Resource Center libraries for 2020. In 2019, the program provided $500 for books and a DVD, and $500 for programming. Lots of support is provided…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Community Conversations with Veterans initiative. The 2019 infographic shows a summary of library and community participants. We are excited to continue this partnership with Veterans Connect @ the Library into 2020. Library staff members interested in creating community partnerships and engaging with veterans, their families, and the…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Book to Action initiative. The infographic above shows some of the results. Community member feedback was extensive this year! Interested in Book to Action 2020? Check out the Book to Action page and toolkit and drop in to ask questions or share your thoughts during the CCFB…
