Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA)

Upcoming Events

The Social Justice Book Club meets quarterly to discuss books relating to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Contact jshonk@flls.org to join!

The FLLS IDEA Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss and develop DEI initiatives for Finger Lakes Library System. We currently have representatives from 8 member libraries in the following cities/towns: Cortland, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Ovid, Poplar Ridge, Trumansburg, Waterloo, and Weedsport. Contact jshonk@flls.org for more information.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

We encourage and empower I.D.E.A.S. at our system headquarters and 33 member libraries; Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, & Accessible Services. Programs, collections, and services at our system and at our member libraries should reflect the communities that we serve. Our libraries are for everyone. View the full statement HERE.

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