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From Rotary to the Local Bar: Unexpected Allies in Library Outreach (Nebraska Library Commission) Online
In small and rural communities, libraries are much more than book lenders - they are lifelines for connection, education, and services. Yet with limited staffing, funding, and resources, small libraries often struggle to meet growing community needs alone. This session explores how meaningful partnerships with schools, health providers, local businesses, and civic organizations can dramatically expand a library’s reach and impact - without overextending staff or budgets. Participants will hear realworld examples of successful collaborations: from hosting community health clinics with local providers, to co-creating arts programming with nonprofits, to launching book clubs in local bars that bring in new audiences. We’ll also highlight the power of working with Rotary Clubs and other civic groups to cosponsor events, fundraise, and build awareness. Whether your library has one staff member or ten, smart partnerships can help you amplify your mission.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL