Urban Libraries Council
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For 50 years, ULC has served as an outcomes-driven research and innovations network of more than 170 leading North American public libraries.
Washington, DC/North America
Joined July 2009
Carnegie Libraries hold a special place in American history. Andrew Carnegie helped build 1,681 libraries across the US. @CarnegieCorp is honoring that legacy with $10,000 gifts to the Carnegie Libraries still in operation in honor of America’s 250th. https://t.co/jAgnsC8XfD
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Thank you to all ULC members who took part in the 2025 Innovations Initiative! This year, we received an incredible 163 applications !The judging period will begin soon, and we look forward to recognizing this year’s standouts! Explore the entries now: https://t.co/TLuNYcmR4H
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Cities looking to revive their downtowns are turning to public libraries as anchors of community and vitality. In @Bloomberg, ULC’s @BrooksRainwater shares how libraries like those in Austin, Boston & San Francisco drive foot traffic & civic connection. https://t.co/8wkQdzKa2x
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Cities looking to revive downtowns are increasingly leveraging the ability of public libraries to draw crowds and encourage economic development.
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.@CalgaryLibrary has been named @LibraryJournal’s 2025 Marketer of the Year! After a cyberattack forced all branches closed, the Comms & Engagement team led with honesty, creativity, and care—proving that great marketing builds trust as much as awareness.
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Time is running out to submit your library’s most groundbreaking work to ULC’s 2025 Innovations Initiative! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase the bold ideas, creative strategies and transformative programs that are shaping the future of libraries. https://t.co/v3DsJehUh2
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After two years of engagement with Apple, American Family Association successfully convinced the tech giant to strengthen child protection across its platforms. Apple will now block explicit content in iMessage for ALL minors and remove adult-rated app listings for kids in the
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It's @ALALibrary #BannedBooksWeek! How is your library celebrating? Let us know in the comments below for a chance to be featured in our channels this week!
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From ULC's President & CEO @BrooksRainwater: "The climate in this country, and beyond, is shaping staff morale, community trust, and the daily realities inside your libraries. In times like these, the relationships we have with each other matter most..." https://t.co/I63gZcQfL1
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Today, Canada observes #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation—honoring the truths of Indigenous peoples and the role libraries play in remembrance and reconciliation. Read @epldotCA CEO & ULC Board Member Pilar Martinez’s reflection: https://t.co/WHG7RyGoo2
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What was once a quiet place to read is now a vibrant, tech-savvy community hub. After two years of construction and a $31 million renovation, the @CALibrarySystem’s (CALS) Main Library is reopening its doors, and it’s bringing more than just books!
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ULC & @CTGUAlbany are leading a 3-year research project on how libraries can help communities understand & shape ethical AI. Recent case studies spotlight ULC members @QPLNYC and @schaumlib. Learn more:
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Public libraries are reimagining spaces for today’s teens — from SFPL’s The Mix to Chicago’s YOUmedia and NYPL’s new teen centers. Creative hubs, gaming spots & safe hangouts help teens connect, learn & fall in love with reading. — via @MindShiftKQED
https://t.co/kpp64QD0x8
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Richland Library’s @accessfreely Education Studio is a 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Successful Practices Honoree! 🎉 It’s receiving $10K to expand its personalized tutoring, academic support, digital literacy training & more.
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We’re proud to share ULC President & CEO Brooks Rainwater’s new @EdTrust article: “Libraries Are at the Heart of the Reading Ecosystem.” Libraries are leading the way in advancing literacy and supporting every child’s reading journey. Read here:
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The Louisville Free Public Library @LFPL is hitting the road to make reading more accessible. Unveiled on Friday, the custom-designed mobile library will visit housing communities, parks and community events. Read more:
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✨ Celebrate Your Library’s Impact ✨ Every library leader knows the planning, creativity, and teamwork it takes to bring a new program or initiative to life. That’s where the 2025 ULC Innovations Initiative comes in. Submissions are now open! https://t.co/ZOpEZfpOFJ
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Columbus Metropolitan Library @columbuslibrary is selling land near its Shepard Branch to support affordable housing development. CEO Lauren Hagan: "It’s a critical community need...the library can play a role in supporting broader efforts." Read more:
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The Columbus Metropolitan Library announced that it is selling the land north of the Shepard Branch to fund the construction of an affordable housing development by the non-profit Homeport.
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“‘A library card is more than access to books. It’s a statement of belief in community & democracy.’ – @BrooksRainwater, ULC President & CEO. Read more in @npquarterly:
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ULC is thrilled to welcome 3 new library systems to the ULC membership: Kansas City, Kansas Public Library @KCKPL (KS), @KentonLibrary (KY), and @snoislelibrary (WA). Please join us in celebrating these new members!
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Hoboken Public Library @hobokenlibrary kicked off #LibraryCardSignUpMonth with an Audiobook Walk! Community members strolled through Northwest Resiliency Park while enjoying great stories. Learn more: https://t.co/zC5IsGtHKY
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ULC & @CTGUAlbany are in year 3 of a research project on how libraries can help communities understand AI & ensure its ethical use. Learn more about the partnership & check out our webinar with real-world examples from @cityofpaloalto, @QPLNYC & more: https://t.co/34Mf0HcWmy
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