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…