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For media inquiries, please contact media@urbanlibraries.org. Please include your name, media outlet, deadline and a description of the story you are developing.

Jun 10, 2026

Eight Public Libraries Selected for Local News Partnership Project

More Perfect, in partnership with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), will work with eight ULC member libraries to strengthen community-centered journalism, creating a model for libraries across the country WASHINGTON, June 10, 2026 — Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizin...

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May 27, 2026

Leading Public Library Groups Call for E-book Action

Contacts:Evan Ottenfeld (ULC): eottenfeld@urbanlibraries.orgLarra Clark (PLA): lclark@ala.orgULC, PLA, CULC/CBUC, COSLA, ARSL seek sustainable pricing for digital access for all readersAs community demand continues to ramp up, organizations representing the vast majority of North American publi...

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Apr 13, 2026

ULC Stands With Alberta, Canadian Libraries Against Book Bans

The Urban Libraries Council expresses its deep concern over efforts in Alberta to restrict access to resources in the province’s public libraries, and stands with the Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries (CAP Libraries) in condemning this library censorship. The changes represent “a level of provin...

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Apr 03, 2026

Podcast: "How Public Libraries Are Leveling the AI Playing Field"

UAlbany's "The Engagement Ring" Podcast: University at Albany Center for Technology in Government Director Ramon Gil-Garcia and Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernández discuss the role public libraries are playing in empowering communities to help ensure that emerging artificial intelligence technolo...

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Paul Guequierre, Director of Communications
Phone: 202-750-8657
Email: pguequierre@urbanlibraries.org