Scenes from Sacramento: How Can California Overcome Its Voter Disillusionment?

A photo recap of our California on the Ballot program at the Sacramento Public Library.
Engage in National Arts and Humanities Month 2024

Engage civically where you are with these arts and humanities resources.
Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Events in October

More public programming on deck this month at libraries across the state.
“An Unfinished Work:” A Filipino American Perspective on America

Above: From the cover of America Is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan. Illustration courtesy of Penguin Classics. October is Filipino American History Month, recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino […]
United We Stand Convening in Oklahoma City: Connecting Through Culture

A recap of our visit to Oklahoma City for the United We Stand convening, hosted by the NEH and Oklahoma Humanities.
California Latino Heritage Month: September 15–October 16

Logo courtesy of the California Natural Resources Agency. In September we celebrate the start of California Latino Heritage Month, which honors, remembers, and celebrates the contributions of Latinos in California. […]
Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Launches with Events in September

Kicking-off their public programming this month with Latino Heritage Month events and more.
The Old Globe’s Powerful Henry 6 Examines Power and Human Nature

Behind-the-scenes of The Old Globe’s powerful new adaption of Henry 6 in San Diego, running until September 15.
Women’s Equality Day: August 26

Above: California women were powerful voices in the fight for national women’s suffrage. Charlotta Bass, pictured at left, wrote many pro-suffrage editorials in her influential newspaper, the California Eagle, the […]
2024 Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You

The ten librarians who make up the 2024 Library Innovation Lab (LIL) program cohort are poised to launch the public-facing phase of their work.