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…
Palo Alto City Library is excited to launch our Book to Action 2020 program! This series of events throughout the month of August takes its inspiration from the adult graphic novel, Wrinkles by Paco Roca. This humorous, and at times, heart-wrenching story of Emilio and his adventures in an Alzheimer’s care facility provides a window…