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To serve a community,
we must listen
and be transformed.

Equity must be at the center of every library’s summer services.

Building Equity-Based Summers‘ learning sessions show how to seek out systemically marginalized voices for guidance in crafting and delivering library services.

Summer services only serve the community if we serve the WHOLE community.

Our learning sessions put library staff on the path of equitable services that strengthen local communities.

Equity must be at the center of every library’s summer services.

Building Equity-Based Summers’ learning sessions show how to seek out systemically marginalized voices for guidance in designing and delivering library services.

Summer services only serve the community if we serve the WHOLE community.

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It's amazing how relationship-based this work is, especially considering that relationship-building fits so well into our collective missions.
- California library staff member

As our community connections grow, we impact MORE lives with responsive services.

Bringing Attention to the "WHY"

Understanding and articulating the why of our services with Lisa Gonzalez

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Communicating with Staff

Petra Morris on targeted equity conversations

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Building Staff Understanding

Kaela Villalobos on the importance of equity understanding across staff and departments

Starting Small

Teri Markson on building equity-based summer services over time

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