Every other week, ULC distributes a newsletter to members that includes current news and information about ULC programs, high-level news about individual member libraries and information about cutting-edge research and field initiatives that are relevant to 21st-century library practice.

This Week at ULC: February 4, 2026

• Introducing the 2026-27 Civic Makers Lab - Applications Now Open!
• ULC Applauds Bipartisan IMLS Funding
• Back by Popular Demand - Managing From the Middle: Branch Managers
• Member News Roundup:
• • ULC Libraries Celebrate Black History Month: ULC Member Libraries
  • Five Indianapolis Public Library Branches Named as Certified Autism Centers: Indianapolis Public Library
  • Live Oak Reopens Historic Carnegie Library as the Carnegie Library Heritage Center: Live Oak Public Libraries
  • 100-Year Old Time Capsule Opened at Los Angeles Public Library: Los Angeles Public Library
  • Edmonton Kicks Off Indigenous Storytelling Month: Edmonton Public Library
• 2026 All-America City Awards: Deadline Extended
• Reminder: Free Microsoft Licensing for Public Access Computers at All Libraries