Libraries Transforming Communities

Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities - Coming November 2022

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LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities

Beginning in late 2022, ALA will accept applications for grants to be distributed over the next three years ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.

567 libraries across the nation were selected to receive grants through LTC: Focus on Small & Rural Libraries.

Learn basic facilitation skills with ALA's free guide, "Leading Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries."

Get started with the free e-course, "Libraries Transforming Communities: Facilitation Skills for Small and Rural Libraries."

Find dialogue and deliberation resources by library type.

Read case studies and stories from Libraries Transforming Communities in practice across the field.

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