We have one seat open on the California Center for the Book Advisory Council. Find out more about what Advisory Council members do and how to apply by reviewing the information below. Applications close on Monday, November 2, 2020. California Center for the Book (CCFB) Advisory Council members: Provide essential input and feedback on current…
We are excited to announce the Book to Action 2021 team. Together, we are 109 participating library locations, 134 participating library staff members, 35 unique Book to Action initiatives, and 34 California library jurisdictions! Book to Action 2021 initiatives tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading, community discussion, and action. The Big 3 themes…
Book to Action 2021 Applications are now open. More information and link to apply on the Book to Action 2021 page. There’s still time to register for the Book to Action Open Discussion #2, coming up 9/16 at 1pm. Applications for Book to Action 2021 are due October 2, 2020 at 5pm. Early applications are strongly encouraged…
We invite any potential Book to Action 2021 participants to join us for one or both of the Book to Action 2021 Open Discussions, held via Zoom webinar (1 hour). During the webinars we will: Share the aggregated results of the Book to Action 2021 Planning Survey Share the top themes for Book to Action…
Riverside Reads Features Free Book, Conversation with Author RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones has been selected as the title for Riverside Reads 2020. Free copies of the book are available at most city libraries, and a virtual conversation with the author has been scheduled for later this month.…
Read. Discuss. Act. The Anaheim Public Library is pleased to announce its participation in the 2020 Book to Action program. During the month of August, Anaheim Public Library will be hosting a series of online events based on topics described in famed comic strip writer Cathy Guisewite’s recent book, Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault.…
Library staff members – Are you interested in participating in the 2021 Book to Action initiative? The Book to Action 2021 initiative represents a unique opportunity for a collaborative, statewide theme / read open to 100 participating libraries and communities. We want to know what themes and titles are of interest. Social Justice, Sustainability, Equity,…
We recently welcomed Elaine Tai and Ron Solórzano to the California Center for the Book Advisory Council. Both Ron and Elaine were selected for their commitment to community engagement, work on diversity and equity, contributions to the library profession, support for community reads, and general willingness to dive right in and help us build stronger…
The Monrovia Public Library’s Book to Action 2020 series has gone virtual! Events and activities taking place in the month of August are inspired by The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, a book that offers insight into the social nature of trees, leaving readers with a renewed sense of wonder for the great…
If you follow food from field to fork, you’ll uncover the complex system of food, farms, and communities. This summer, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries invited readers to discover the SLO County food system with Book to Action, a program funded by the California Center for the Book. ~~~ Tasty titles Readers…
Tulare Public Library hosted a virtual concert with Edward Hernandez, also known as the Bearded Uke, as part of the Community Conversations with Veterans initiative. Librarian Carol Lovos paired new books from the Community Conversations with Veterans collection with selected songs performed on the ukulele by Edward Hernandez! Check out the wonderful pairings and beautiful…
