Urban Libraries Fellows Program: A Transformative Leadership Accelerator for Library Executives

Transform Your Leadership. Transform Your Library. Transform Your Community.

Join the 2025 ULC Fellows Program

Be part of an exclusive ULC cohort of forward-thinking library leaders in the year-long leadership accelerator – Fellows Program. Designed to equip you with cutting-edge strategies, high-impact partnerships, and expert guidance, this program will position your library as a catalyst for civic trust, economic opportunity, and social transformation.

Program Details:
Duration: 12 months
Format: Virtual workshops, expert-led discussions, and one in-person convening
Designed for: Library directors, deputy directors, foundation leaders, and senior public service professionals
2025 Theme: Libraries as Welcoming Public Spaces

Your Investment:
ULC Member Rate: $7,500 for two attendees
If you'd like to be invoiced instead of paying with a credit card, please use the coupon code Invoice25, and our Finance Manager will send you an invoice for the amount above!

This exclusive member fee includes:
   - Two participant seats from your library
   - Full access to expert-led workshops and discussions
   - An in-person convening for executive-level networking
   - A waived registration fee for the ULC 2025 Annual Leadership Forum ($895 value) 

Why Join?
   - Learn from globally recognized change agents leading civic transformation
   - Develop bold strategies to expand your library’s community impact
   - Build cross-sector partnerships to position your library as a leader in public innovation
   - Future-proof your leadership with actionable tools and real-world case studies

Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited—secure your place in the 2025 Urban Libraries Fellows Program before April 25, 2025!

2025 Session Dates
Pre-work will be available in the ULC Academy Portal by June 2.

Monthly live sessions will take place on:

   - Monday, June 23 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, July 28 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - No live session in August
   - Monday, September 22 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - In-person full-day convening on Wednesday, October 22
   - Monday, November 17 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, December 15 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET 12/15 OK (TL)
   - Monday, January 26 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, February 23 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, March 23 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, April 27 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, May 25 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
   - Monday, June 22 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET

Register Now!