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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month & More with California Libraries

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A sampling of the exciting Library Innovation Lab-supported activities taking place around the state in October.

Announcing California Humanities’ 2021 Library Innovation Lab Awardees

Nancy Reiter of Home Gardens Library hosts a socially distanced storytime with Vietnamese author Vilayvanh Bender.

Providing support to 10 library staff members to develop programs that
respond to the needs of immigrant communities.

Celebrate the Holidays with Your Local California Library

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The holiday season is here! Wherever you are, you can join a festive virtual event at one of our participating California public libraries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and […]

California Library Association Hosts Reflections on Library Leadership Webinar

Learn how to empower library staff and prospects, especially those interested in the library IT and/or technical services concentration.

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