Join our friends For The People Leftist Library Project (FTP) for the launch of a new toolkit to encourage public library defenders to organize and conduct a local People’s Assembly (PA) to advocate and mobilize for your local library. A PA involves a facilitated gathering where all community members discuss key community issues and collectively problem-solve and decide how to address them. 

Library defenders can conduct a PA to advocate, organize, and mobilize for their local public library. Ultimately, PAs are effective strategies for identifying and addressing the issues most impacting a library institution, its staff, and—perhaps most importantly—its patrons. For example, PAs can address issues related to hyper-policing in public spaces, book bans, and accessibility. Facilitated properly, PAs can uplift and empower communities to co-create their ideal local library.

Join FTP virtually on April 17 at 6:30 PM ET as they unveil the toolkit for public use. Presenters will share insights gleaned from the process of creating it. They will also walk you through how to use the resource in your communities.

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