Building Equity-Based Summers (BEBS) Learning Series

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Join an innovative 9-month Building Equity-Based Summer (BEBS) learning opportunity designed specifically for public library staff. The series focuses on building equitable summer and year-round practices throughout California libraries and communities. The program aims to provide participants with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities necessary to transform libraries into inclusive and equitable systems and services.

Benefits of Participation:

• Gain a deep understanding of equity and how to make sure it is the foundation of your library’s summer services
• Increase skills and confidence in leading equity learning and initiatives in your local jurisdiction.
• Create meaningful change within your library and community.
• Develop practical skills in building equitable practices and systemic change through interactive learning sessions.
• Strengthen equity facilitation practices.
• Receive support and mentorship from equity and learning facilitators and peers.
• Build a network of peers dedicated to equity in public libraries and the local community.

For more information and to register visit: https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/bebs/learning-sessions/learning-series/

Presenter name(s) and bio(s): Linda Braun, Consultant, The LEO Group LaKesha Kimbrough, Certified Healing Centered Engagement Practitioner, LK Consulting and Coaching, LLC

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