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Stories of Partnerships

Below you’ll find an ever-growing collection of stories of public library partnerships, with the examples below coming from past submissions for the annual I Partner with My Public Library Awards. The goal of these stories is to encourage more partnerships between public libraries and a wide-range of partners. 

In the future, we plan to include additional features, such as the ability to navigate these stories by community type, geography, type of partner, and more. Check back for updates and thanks to all public library staff who submitted these stories!

Calgary Fire Department & Calgary Public Library

Calgary Fire Department & Public Library In Alberta, since 2016 Calgary Public Library (CPL) and Calgary Fire Department (CFD) have teamed up to support each other's expertise in community safety and literacy. These partners' joint programs and events engage community members and delight children. One of the most visible Read More

Prince William County Seed Library Coalition

Prince William County Seed Library Coalition The Prince William Public Libraries, Virginia (USA), collaborate with the Garden Club of Montclair to promote environmental sustainability, food security, wellness, and a more connected community. The collaboration began when around 2020 when the Garden Club of Montclair offered its assistance as the Read More

Hill Library & Cornerstone VNA

Hill Library & Cornerstone VNA The Hill Library, Strafford, New Hampshire, partnered with Cornerstone VNA to offer caregiver support and services for older adults. The partnership centers on supporting caregivers and providing a space for conversation and information-sharing. The collaboration began when the library reached out to Cornerstone VNA Read More

Bucyrus Public Library & United Way of North Central Ohio

Bucyrus Public Library & United Way of North Central Ohio In Ohio, Bucyrus Public Library partners with United Way of North Central Ohio to deliver early childhood and outreach programming to local families and preschools. Together they developed programs, materials, and outreach that extended library services into local schools Read More

Edgewater Library & Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Edgewater Library & Smithsonian Environmental Research Center In Maryland, Edgewater Library, a branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library, partners with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center to provide environmental education, guided nature hikes, and programming that connects local residents to the region’s ecology and stewardship opportunities. The partnership Read More

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