California Center for the Book is excited to announce the 5th Annual Adult Services Symposium: RADICAL RENEWAL. Join us Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. This free, grant-funded virtual event for California library staff will feature engaging presentations sharing the best of adult programming and services, with plenty of time for collaboration and conversation. …
California library community member are invited to a special screening of Kiss the Ground, followed by a conversation with Josh Tickell. These events are part of the Book to Action 2021 initiatives, which tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading, community discussion, and action. The Big Three themes that libraries and communities are…
Join community members across California and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to discuss How to Be An Antiracist, a 2021 Book to Action selection and the 2020-2021 Book in Common at Chico State. Dr. Kendi will participate in a conversation on April 21 from 5:30-6:30pm, moderated by Dr. Kim Jaxon, Professor of English at Chico State,…
The theme for 2021 is Radical Renewal. We mean radical in all aspects, as in getting back to the roots, one who encourages change, and totally excellent. Read more about The History of Radical at Merriam-Webster. We mean renewal as in to restore, refresh, and rebuild better than before. We don’t want to re-open and return…
Please join us for a very special conversation with Josh Tickell, environmental thought leader and award winning director and author of Kiss the Ground. The event will explore ways Californians can come together and make both individual and collective change for a more sustainable future. Plan to join us Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day), 2021 from…
Book to Action initiatives are launching soon in libraries across California. We are excited to announce the Book to Action 2021: SUSTAINABILITY projects. Book to Action 2021 initiatives tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading, community discussion, and action. Book to Action initiatives, aimed at adults and intergenerational groups, also focus on building…
Book to Action initiatives are launching soon in libraries across California. We are excited to announce the Book to Action 2021: HEALTH projects. These initiatives are focused on mental health and the ways that mental health and physical health are connected. Book to Action 2021 initiatives tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading,…
Book to Action initiatives are launching soon in libraries across California. We are excited to announce the Book to Action 2021: EQUITY projects. Book to Action 2021 initiatives tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading, community discussion, and action. These initiatives, aimed at adults and intergenerational groups, also focus on building sustainable community…
Please join us in welcoming Veronica Casanova to the California Center for the Book Program Development Group. We are so excited to have her join our team. Thank you also to all 19 applicants for your interest in community engagement and programming for adults and intergenerational groups. This is what California libraries are about! Learn…
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 110 participating library locations, 137 participating library staff members, 36 unique Book to Action initiatives, and 35 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…
