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For media inquiries, please contact media@urbanlibraries.org. Please include your name, media outlet, deadline and a description of the story you are developing.

May 22, 2022

Fine Free

In May of 2022, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Board of Directors voted to permanently eliminate overdue fines, making them the first large library system in Alabama to do so. Their website features frequently asked questions surrounding the fine free movement and links Urban Libraries...

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Jun 01, 2022

Introducing Middle Scholars

San Mateo County Libraries announce their summer STEAM programs after being selected by Urban Libraries Council to participate in our Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning initiative. ...

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May 25, 2022

US museums on bolstering vaccine confidence

The Council for Australasian Museum Directors tells the story of the Communities for Immunity initiative and its mission to improve vaccine confidence across the United States. The initiative came out of a partnership between Association of Science and Technology Centers, Institute of Museum and Lib...

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May 12, 2022

Norfolk libraries drop overdue fines indefinitely

A successful one-year trial period of going fine free has pushed Norfolk Public Libraries to permanently eliminate their late fees. Included is a link to ULC's Fine Free Map to show the other library systems across the nation that have dropped their fines....

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For media inquiries, please contact Paul Guequierre using the information below. If you leave a message or send an email, please include your name, media outlet, deadline and a description of the story you are developing. We will respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.

Paul Guequierre, Director of Communications
Phone: 202-750-8657
Email: pguequierre@urbanlibraries.org