Written by Jenny Garmon, Consultant and Fellow, Urban Libraries Council...

Library leaders from 22 ULC member libraries across North America convened in Baltimore, Md. to share and discuss how public libraries can continuously enhance their role as valuable players in the local economy.

Discover why the public library is one of the strongest indicators of a well-built civil society and a flourishing democracy.

Discover how Toledo Lucas County Public Library's "Better Toledo: A Series" commits itself to the betterment of their community.

Learn how libraries can reach and engage entrepreneurs in their communities — particularly people of color, women, immigrants and veterans.

Library leaders from 19 ULC member libraries across North America convened in Cleveland, Ohio to share and discuss how public libraries can continuously enhance their role as valuable partners and leaders within the community.

As the nation's first technology library, explore how Do Space used the Business Value Calculator to estimate the impact of their business services.

Discover how Baltimore County Public Library encouraged participation and provided space to local vendors during successful 2021 Small Business Saturday events at multiple library locations.

Discover how Greensboro Public Library developed a new COVID-19 Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Guide to offer local, state and federal resources to help small businesses and nonprofits navigate the pandemic.

Discover how the library's innovative programming inspires the community to dream, discover and do whatever it is they choose to do, including starting their very own small business.