by Sarah | Apr 6, 2021 | Libraries Transform
A March 2021 article by Linda Poon of Bloomberg highlights how the role of libraries has evolved in major ways during the Covid-19 pandemic. The influence of libraries is extending far beyond their physical buildings, stretching into the greater community. This trend...
by lex | Mar 30, 2021 | News
Wednesday April 7th is #LibraryGivingDay Wednesday, April 7 will be the last day of our 2020-2021 Annual Appeal. The FFAPL Annual Appeal directly funds library programs proposed by staff. Our 2020-2021 Annual Appeal aims to raise at least $15,000 from at least 250...
by Sarah | Mar 20, 2021 | Announcement, Libraries Transform, Love Your Library
Natalie Portman is this year’s NLW Honorary Chair. She shares the books she’s reading on her instagram feed with the hashtag, #whatnatreads Mark your calendars! Two weeks until National Library Week! takes place on April 4-10, 2021, with the theme “Welcome...
by Sarah | Mar 12, 2021 | Advocacy
Libraries have achieved a landmark win as part of Congress’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)! The Act prioritizes $200 million in funding toward libraries via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This is the single largest increase...
by Emily | Mar 9, 2021 | Announcement, Books and Authors, News
Join Elisa Albert, our 2020 Literary Legend, for fascinating conversations with fabulous writers talk about their new books! How Hard Could It Be? kicks off on March 10th with guest Courtney Zoffness, author of the forthcoming essay collection Spilt Milk. There series...
by Emily | Mar 2, 2021 | Announcement, Books and Authors, Monthly News
Our regularly Tuesday Book Talks program at Washington Ave used to feature at least 6 author talks and book launches each year. We are excited to have four author talks coming up in March and April, thanks to a new “online Literary Salon” with 2020...
