Libraries as Launchpads

Libraries as Launchpads is dedicated to building equitable and sustainable entrepreneurship resources, positioning libraries as vital support systems for entrepreneurs. As a trusted source of information, Libraries as Launchpads helps break down barriers to create a more equitable society, working diligently to fill resource gaps within communities. This initiative is powered by Creative Startups, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to supporting creative entrepreneurs and fostering the growth of the creative economy.

Libraries as Launchpads takes a community-based approach to ecosystem development, enhancing local capacity to support small creative businesses and aspiring creative entrepreneurs. Leveraging the existing assets and unique qualities of libraries, Libraries as Launchpads supports communities in their efforts to foster the creative economy, create a unique sense of place, and encourage local business development. Located in SANTA FE, US, Libraries as Launchpads equips librarians, transforming libraries into accessible hubs for creative entrepreneurs and their local communities.

Through a series of training programs and support initiatives for librarians and the library workforce, Libraries as Launchpads builds capacity as entrepreneurship resource experts. Equipping them with the tools needed to host programming that reaches underserved entrepreneurs in their communities. Libraries across the US have developed the knowledge and connections to become entrepreneurial resource experts, gaining the ability and confidence to support entrepreneurs in their communities through this initiative. We invite the management team at Libraries as Launchpads to create a customized and exclusive company showcase and product listing on our platform to further highlight their impactful work.