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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">I’m passing along this for those that might be interested:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This summer, public libraries across the country are invited to join the American Conversation Project (ACP)—a national initiative bringing communities together
to share stories and strengthen civic bonds ahead of America's 250th anniversary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">During Civic Season (June 19–July 4, with flexibility into August/September), participating libraries will host small-group recorded conversations where neighbors
reflect on what their communities mean to them, what feels broken, and what they hope for. No prior experience needed—if your library serves people, it belongs in this cohort.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Libraries receive a stipend of $250–$1,000, hands-on facilitation training, community insights, the full ACP Toolkit, and named credit in national media outputs
amplified through PBS and NPR affiliate partners. The first library in each state to sign up receives an extra $250 bonus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Conversations can be hosted in English, Spanish, and other languages. Sign up by May 29 at <a href="https://www.americanconversations.org/libraries" target="_blank">https://www.americanconversations.org/libraries</a>.
Questions? Join a <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3IEHa4TpXvJVXozr8AcIVyKuKDVOXckIvrQnI5XerB2joIw/viewform" target="_blank">virtual learning call</a> or email <a href="mailto:programs@cortico.ai" target="_blank">programs@cortico.ai</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<br>
<b>Continuing Education Resources: <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/"><span style="color:#A14B9F">https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/</span></a></span></u></b></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon
<b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">971-375-3491
<b>|</b> <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#A14B9F">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a></span></u>
<b>|</b> <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="color:#A14B9F">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a></span></u></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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