Community Conversation

We are excited to share some wonderful news! The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library has been awarded a $10,000 Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant through the American Library Association (ALA).

The Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative provides funding, accessibility resources, and community engagement training to help small and rural libraries better serve people with disabilities. Through this $10,000 grant, JFHML will work with community members to identify local accessibility needs, explore opportunities for improvement, and ensure the library continues to be an accessible, welcoming, and inclusive space for everyone.

Community input will guide every step of this project. We especially encourage individuals with disabilities, family members, caregivers, service providers, and community organizations to share their experiences and ideas. Their voices will help shape improvements that make the library more accessible while enhancing services and spaces for the entire community.

We invite everyone to attend a facilitated Community Conversation on Wednesday, August 19th, at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library.

Lunch: 12:30–1:00 p.m.
Community Conversation: 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Whether you’re a regular library visitor, a caregiver, a community organization, or simply someone who wants to help make our library more accessible and welcoming, we encourage you to attend. Your ideas, experiences, and perspectives will help shape the future of this project and ensure it reflects the needs of our community.

We are honored to be selected for this national initiative and look forward to working alongside our community to make lasting improvements that will benefit residents for years to come.

We hope you’ll join us on August 19 as we begin this exciting journey together!