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A Living Library = A.L.L.

Transforming diverse public spaces into ecological learning sites

A Living Library (A.L.L.) is a powerful framework for creating place-based, ecological change in communities and schools. In our branches in San Francisco and New York City, students and adults focus on the environment, gardening, watersheds, literacy, multi-arts, technology, health, nutrition, youth leadership, and civic responsibility. More About Us »

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“Everyone and everything on Earth and in Space is a part of A Living Library of diversity.... people, birds, insects, trees, air, land, seas, culture, and technology. EVERYONE, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE IS NATURE!
— Bonnie Ora Sherk, A.L.L. Founder
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Summer Interns News: Issue #3

The interns learn about food justice and soil science, take trip to Filoli Garden with executive director China Bushell, and start working with young students at…

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Summer Interns News: Issue #2

The summer interns program continues with learning about the four elements, digging up poisonous hemlock, and a nature walk at Land’s End…

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Summer Interns News: Issue #1

Our summer interns are chronicling their activities. Check out their first issue of The Green Gazette! Follow them as they…

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Apply Now for a Paid Internship This Fall

Join A.L.L. Green Future’s (AGF) Job Training Paid Internship program for the Fall session! Our cohort in New York City…

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Exhibit Closing Symposium & OMI/Excelsior Living Library Garden Tour

Please join us on March 9 for an afternoon of programs celebrating the closing of the Bonnie Ora Sherk retrospective…

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Thank You to Our Funders!

San Francisco

California Natural Resources Agency

Community Challenge Grants

New York

New York Community Trust

New York City Green Fund

Please Help Us Now

We are asking for your help to further our work in communities that most need it. Help us teach Green Education and Sustainability to lower income communities while creating beautiful environmentally sustainable gardens and walkways. 
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