We are Water is a collaborative project that brings a traveling exhibit and interactive STEM programs to rural and tribal communities in the Four Corners Region, engaging community members in conversations about their personal and community connections to local water topics. The success of the project hinges on relationships with, and support systems for, library staff who host the We are Water exhibition at their rural and tribal libraries. Join STAR Net as we outline our process for collaborating with diverse communities and our ever-evolving reflections on how to strengthen partnerships to provide inclusive and engaging STEM learning experiences in libraries.