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Libraries in Bloom
Libraries in Bloom’s (LIB) mission is to cultivate a diverse library workforce by providing professional pathways for young adults of color and elevate innovative and equitable library practices that more fully serve communities. Follow along as we capture the various ways in which libraries bloom, impacting the environment around them.
Libraries in Bloom
Ep 12: Community Chords Creates Lively & Cultural Spaces
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Come listen to Pa Ja speak about an exciting community project she led in celebration of Hmong American Day and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, 2021. The project, Community Chords: Engagement through Music and Art, inspired by the Arlington Public Library, was designed to raise awareness of the Hmong American experience and diversify the library’s online presence. Pa Ja provides insight on unforeseen challenges and the benefits of having lively and cultural spaces within libraries.