The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced the recipients of the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries grant. Nine Massachusetts libraries were included in the second round of grantees.
The libraries include:
| Belding Memorial Library | Ashfield |
| Field Memorial Library | Conway |
| Millbury Public Library | Millbury |
| Sargent Memorial Library | Boxborough |
| Dighton Public Library | Dighton |
| Town of Southborough | Southborough |
| Scituate Town Library | Scituate |
| Elizabeth Taber Library | Marion |
| Whelden Memorial Library | West Barnstable |
Participating libraries receive training in how to lead conversations through an ALA e-course on basic facilitation skills; host at least one conversation (in-person or virtual) with community members on a chosen topic; and receive $3,000 to support community engagement efforts. Grant funds may cover a range of expenses, including staff time and collections and technology purchases.
You can read more about the project in this press release.