Community Corner
Watsonville Library Receives Grant To Engage Local Immigrants
The program is designed to explore new ways of engaging immigrant communities through public humanities programming.
From Watsonville Public Library: Watsonville Public Library is one of twelve public libraries across the state of California chosen to receive support from California Humanities as part of the second year of their Library Innovation Lab (LIL) program. The program is designed to explore new ways of engaging immigrant communities through public humanities programming. The Watsonville Library will receive up to $5,000 to support public programs, along with an intensive program of training and technical support.
Therefore, the Library is seeking input from the Watsonville community in regards to services and programming ideas. Please fill out a paper survey at the Main Library or Freedom Branch or by going to the library’s website at https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/1677/Library-Innovation-Lab-2018.
California Humanities is a state-wide humanities nonprofit that connects Californians to ideas and to one another. This program is a prime example of their work. “Libraries have long been a natural partner to us.” said Julie Fry, President & CEO of California Humanities. “We have found that the Library Innovation Lab cohort of librarians has inspired new community connections, and we look forward to welcoming our second group of libraries to join us.”
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