Upcoming D.E.I. Initiatives

• _{The GCLS must continue to identify community needs, set goals that align with our values and develop a plan.}
• _{We will increase diversity awareness and sensitivities by conducting diversity audits to examine who is represented in our library & our collection.}
• _{We will introduce programs that may be lacking or limited by other county entities.}
  •  _{Provide variety programming that will appeal to all groups; homeschoolers, boys & girls clubs, minorities, seniors; etc.}

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• Annual Granville County JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY is scheduled for Saturday – June 17, 2023. In conjunction with The BRIDGE GC, this day commemorates the emancipation of slavery and celebrates the day of freedom for African Americans. (Richard Thornton Library & Wall St., 10a – 5p)
• _{Sensory Cart OPEN HOUSE scheduled @ Thornton and South Branch locations:}
  • _{March 4th (1 – 4pm) South Branch}
  • _{March 8th (1 – 4pm) Thornton Branch}
  • _{March 11th (10a – 1pm) Thornton Branch}
  • _{March 14th (1 – 4pm) South Branch} 
  • _{A sensory cart can be used by anyone to relax, reduce anxiety, calm, de-escalate and improve focus.   It houses a number of features which allow a user to control their environment in order to foster a safe stress-free atmosphere.  Just roll, park, and plug in to create a spectacular sensory experience.}  
  • _{https://www.winknews.com/2017/12/11/sensory-cart-aims-help-calm-kids-autism-hospital/}
  • _{https://books.google.com/books?id=MNdFDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=sensory+carts+for+older+adults&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFhZewns75AhVirmoFHfIpBFIQ6AF6BAgIEAI}
• _{Explore additional language needs of the community. (Multilingual services)}
  • _{Advertise programs in Spanish language.}
• _{Increase Historical References and outreach efforts for African American and other minority groups within our service area.}
  • _{Locate history of Mexican immigrants into Granville County.}
    • _{Migration to Granville County began in 1982.}
  • _OUTREACH
    • _{Granville Correctional Institution – donating books & magazines to inmates of the facility.}
    • _{Provide pop-up library for the Latin community through Saint Cyprian Church and other community groups.}
    • _{Introduce a general Adult Book Club @ Thornton}
    • _{Provide a book mobile, pop up or compatible service to the Creedmoor Senior Center.}
    • _{Deliver presentation to the Senior Centers about library services; lead a needs assessment and Q & A. (TBD)}
  • _{SPECIAL PROGRAMS}
    • _{The African American Dance Ensemble to deliver an oral presentation or dance recital. TBD.}