#IMLSmedals finalist @phippsnews annual Nature of Place Symposium brings together a diverse array neighbors and community members to discuss topics including equitable access to nature, indigenous knowledge & the importance of green space in cities.

.Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Flowers Meet Fashion👗show featured brilliant horticultural displays & breathtaking fashion designs inspired by @theebillyporte's local roots & iconic array of accomplishments. 📷: Kitoko Chargoi

Since 2008, @phippsnews Fairchild Challenge program, invites K-12 students to investigate the thorniest environmental issues, devise imaginative & effective responses to these issues & take action to address them. #IMLSmedals #PhippsFairchildChallenge 📷: Kitoko Chargois

#IMLSmedals finalist @phippsnews is one of the few remaining conservatories in the US to continue an annual tradition of seasonal flower shows – Spring🌸, Fall🍂 & Winter🌲! The Fall Flower Show is believed to be the nation’s longest-running. 📷: Paul G. Wiegman

🌱 From seasoned green thumbs to aspiring naturalists, #IMLSmedals finalist @phippsnews year-round classes offer an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on ecological gardening, culinary arts, botanical illustration, floral arrangement & more. 📷: Kitoko Chargois

For more than 130 years, #IMLSmedals finalist @phippsnews has been Pittsburgh’s green oasis, connecting visitors to the beauty & importance of nature while advancing the role of the public garden in the fields of education, outreach & sustainable innovation. 📷: Paul G. Wiegman

Last week, USCIS hosted their Outstanding Americans by Choice ceremony in honor of Channy Chhi Laux at Santa Clara City Library.

Learn more about Laux ➡️ uscis.gov/channy-chhi-la…

Learn how IMLS, USCIS, museums, & libraries can support new Americans ➡️ imls.gov/our-work/partn…

📖 Programs at @kdlnews make reading & learning how to read fun for young children.👶All 20 branch locations include a WonderKnook interactive early #literacy play space. #literacy matters #LibraryWednesday

As an #IMLSmedals finalist, @kdlnewsexemplifies community engagement! Witness MI State Rep. Mark Huizenga, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten & Grandville Mayor Steve Maas collaborating with constituents at the library. 🏛️ #LibraryWednesday

🎉The @kdlnewsBookmobile, a mobile treasure in Kent County, recently celebrated 5⃣years on the road, spreading joy & #literacy throughout the community. 🚐The KDL Bookmobile holds a special place in the hearts of everyone it visits. #IMLSmedals #LibraryWednesday

Join us in celebrating 224 years of history, literature, & culture at the Library of Congress! Founded #OTD in 1800, Library of Congress hosts 162 million items in nearly every language & format.

📚 Are you planning to visit the Library before 2026? #America250 #AmericanHistory

Learning is truly a lifelong endeavor at KDL, the libraries Career Online High School program provides adults with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma. 🎓 #IMLSmedals #LibraryWednesday

Happy Birthday Library of Congress! 🥳🎉

.@kdlnews one of the largest digital collections nationwide. From literacy programs to creative contests, KDL connects communities with learning & inspiration. KDL’s partnership with Men of Color Read provides #literacy & mentorship for students. #IMLSmedals

Specialty storytimes and programs have become increasingly popular at @kdlnews! Such as ASL storytimes & Native American programs teaching American culture & history. #IMLSmedals #LibraryWednesday

📚 Today we travel to Michigan to explore #IMLSmedals finalist @kdlnews where they challenge the traditional concept of a library. Yes, there are books to check out, but also board games, video game consoles, Wi-Fi hotspots and GoPro cameras. #LibraryWednesday

Imagination becomes reality at Pratt Library's Imagination Celebration! Each April, this free family festival celebrates children’s creativity by transforming the Central Library into a storybook. Plus magical programming across all 22 locations! #IMLSmedals

Project ENCORE introduced Pratt Library’s NEW Compassion Closet, a monthly pop-up shop aiding returning citizens in obtaining free personal and professional attire. This initiative is a cornerstone of the library’s restorative justice program! #IMLSmedals