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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.

Jul 17, 2024

Member News Roundup | July 17, 2024

Milton Measures 39% Increase in Annual Community ParticipationMilton Public Library This week, the Milton Public Library released its highly anticipated 2023 annual report, which showcases a year of remarkable growth and community engagement while outlining ambitious plans for the future. In 2023, M...

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Jul 03, 2024

Member News Roundup | July 3, 2024

New Small Business and Nonprofit WorkspaceToledo Lucas County Public Library Last week, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library opened its brand new Small Business and Nonprofit Workspace. Although the library has long offered assistance to people who are looking for answers to their new business qu...

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Jul 01, 2024

American Libraries: "Bringing Civility Back to Civic Life"

A recent article from American Libraries magazine covers the recent “Bridgebuilding: Fostering Community Engagement, Dialogue, and Interactions in Libraries” session at the American Library Association’s 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego. ULC Director of Civic Engagement and Economi...

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Jun 18, 2024

Member News Roundup | June 19, 2024

Tackling the Summer Slide Through School System PartnershipsHartford Public Library Earlier this month, Hartford Public Library and Hartford Public Schools held their Summer Learning Kick-Off celebration at the Downtown Library. The event included a 250th Anniversary parade, celebrating the histori...

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Jun 05, 2024

Member News Roundup | June 5, 2024

How a Mobile Barbershop Helped Increase Childhood ReadingCleveland Public Library In partnership with Barbershop Books, ULC’s Barbershop Books Pilot for Libraries supported a small cohort of libraries in 2023 and 2024 to provide reading opportunities to Black boys directly in barbershops in their l...

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May 22, 2024

Member News Roundup | May 22, 2024

IMLS Names 2024 National Medalists for Museum and Library ServiceDC Public Library, Harris County Public Library, Kent District Library This week, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, including thr...

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For media inquiries, please contact Paul Guequierre using the information below. If you leave a message or send an email, please include your name, media outlet, deadline and a description of the story you are developing. We will respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.

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