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Thank you to everyone who stopped by the ALA Connect Lounge for our #LibrariesBuildBusiness huddle session! It was amazing to hear about how libraries nationwide are supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in their communities.

See our full #ALAAC26 schedule: www.ala.org/advocacy/PPA...
A group of conference attendees and ALA staff sitting together in the ALA Connect Lounge at two tables.
June 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Learn more about the #LibrariesBuildBusiness program's history: www.ala.org/advocacy/wor...
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ALA accepted grant proposals from public libraries with a documented history of providing services for small business and/or entrepreneurs for low-income and/or underrepresented groups in their commun...
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June 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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All across the country, libraries are engaging with local entrepreneurs to provide the resources they need to thrive.

ALA was proud to join #LibrariesBuildBusiness partners at LEAF - Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship - in North Carolina sharing their successes! #ForOurLibraries
ALA's Megan Janicki standing with a Libraries Build Business participant with LEAF and LBB signage
June 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM