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DEC 8

Libraries and Eviction: Continuing the Conversation

Building on a recent webinar, this special interactive session provides an opportunity for attendees and guest panelists to share questions and experiences about how libraries are assisting patrons facing eviction.

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Building on the webinar Understanding Eviction and How Libraries Can Help, this special session provided an opportunity for library staff to share questions and experiences about how libraries are assisting patrons facing eviction. Whether you’re just beginning this work or have been answering eviction questions, you are absolutely welcome! We began with short presentations showcasing partnerships between libraries and community organizations that address eviction and then opened up the conversation for ideas and questions. Leaders representing law and public libraries, government agencies, and the legal aid field were available to respond to comments.

Joining the conversation:

  • Kristin Wong, Financial Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Rent Content Lead, Federal Housing Help Portal
  • Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian - Law Collection, Pikes Peak Library District (CO)
  • Ranya Ahmed, Research Associate, Legal Services Corporation
  • Madeline Youngren, Project Coordinator and Analyst, Legal Services Corporation
  • Catherine Duarte, Senior Analyst, Community Development Division, City of Colorado Springs  
  • Beth Hill, Sr. Community Resource Specialist, Kansas City Public Library (MO)

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Date

08 December 2021

Time

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]