This webinar highlights initiatives at public libraries in three municipalities that strengthen community ties and civic participation. Recommended audience: chief municipal officials, library directors

• Libraries: Community Hubs for Civic Engagement (PDF)
• The library as a civic hub – city of Lawrence (PDF)
• Massachusetts Libraries – Snapshot of FY25 (PDF)
• What happens in a Mass. Library when a recession occurs (PDF)
• Literacy Volunteers – Stoughton Public Library (PDF)
• Greenfield Public Library (PDF)

Speakers:
• Janelle Abreu, Library Director, Lawrence
• Anna Bognolo, Library Director, Greenfield
• Smadar Gekow, Literacy Coordinator, Stoughton
• Alysa Hayden, Library Advisory Specialist, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (moderator)