Opinion Librarians Join The Fight For Public Health The Washington Post Through libraries transforming communities (ltc), the american library association (ala) seeks to strengthen communities by giving libraries the tools they need to bring disparate voices together and lead change. In 2023 and 2024, the american library association selected 465 libraries to receive grants through libraries transforming communities: accessible small and rural communities. the public, academic, and school libraries represent 46 u.s. states and the northern mariana islands.
Libraries Transforming Communities Gibsonville Public Library Chicago — the american library association (ala) today announced the third round of recipients of its libraries transforming communities (ltc): accessible small and rural communities grant, an initiative to help small and rural libraries increase the accessibility of facilities, services and programs to better serve people with disabilities the 300 funded proposals represent 44 u.s. states. In 2023, the american library association’s public programs office launched the largest grant initiative in the association’s history—the libraries transforming communities (ltc): accessible small and rural communities grants. Public library systems become hubs of opportunity, breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of continuous learning within communities. the impact of public library systems on community transformation is profound and multi faceted. The new “libraries transforming communities” project, supported by a grant from the bill & melinda gates foundation, will focus on the development of new tools, resources, and support that will allow librarians to engage with their communities in new—and deeper—ways.
Engaging Communities In Public Library Design Public library systems become hubs of opportunity, breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of continuous learning within communities. the impact of public library systems on community transformation is profound and multi faceted. The new “libraries transforming communities” project, supported by a grant from the bill & melinda gates foundation, will focus on the development of new tools, resources, and support that will allow librarians to engage with their communities in new—and deeper—ways. Gilford — the gilford public library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of libraries transforming communities: accessible small and rural communities, an american library association initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. Library led conversation topics range widely anywhere from large national issues to local ones, including on mental health, voting, racial justice, food access, encouraging student reading, supporting lgbtq community, use of public spaces and parks, and many more. Through initiatives like the american library association’s libraries transforming communities program, library staff are trained to facilitate difficult conversations and foster civil discourse—because strong communities start with understanding and respect. Hallman recently published meet me at the library: a place to foster social connection and promote democracy, a book highlighting how public libraries create shared experiences and foster a sense of community. othering and belonging institute director john a. powell said hallman’s work is crucial in promoting civic engagement and discourse.