STORYWALK(R) AND SCAVENGER HUNT RINGTOWN AREA LIBRARY, PENNSYLVANIA How has this library supported healthy living? During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order in Pennsylvania, the Ringtown Area Library started monthly scavenger hunts around the community, relating to a children's story when possible (green sheep for Mem Fox's Where is the Read More
December 2020 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the December 2020 edition of the Let’s Move in Libraries newsletter. This month we highlight: How libraries can promote safe outdoor experiences during Winter A request to share your experiences working to make our streets safer for all people An award opportunity Read More
November 2020 NEWSLETTER In Ontario, Halton Hills Public Library invited its community to “get in the ‘spirit’ and join #HHPL for a Halloween Storywalk in Downtown Georgetown.” Welcome to the November 2020 edition of the Let’s Move in Libraries newsletter. This month we highlight: How Read More
What: Presentation at SJSU Sustainability in Libraries Mini Conference Date: October 14, 2020 Resources: Session Recording Presentation Slides (large file) Session Chat Sustaining Community Connections through Outdoor Oriented Programming During COVID-19 Date: October 14, 2020 Format: Conference Session As the COVID-19 Pandemic set in and shelter in Read More
October 2020 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the October 2020 edition of the Let’s Move in Libraries newsletter. This month we highlight: How to share your healthy living at the library story with Let’s Move in Libraries Resources for walking programs Move Your Way with West Virginia libraries Feeding Read More
FOOD AS FUEL FOR MIND AND BODY RUSSELL LIBRARY, MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT With a $7,500 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Connecticut State Library, the Russell Library purchased a Charlie Cart, a mobile food preparation station, complete with kid-safe kitchen supplies and a Read More
What: Two conference sessions at the 2020 Virtual Meeting of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries Date: September 30-October 1, 2020 Resources: Conference Schedule Sharing our Resources Presentation Slides Rural Play Streets Presentation Slides Rural Play Streets Guide Rural Play Streets Community Conversation - ideas from librarians about who Read More
What:E301/302 l Makerspaces, Libraries, & the Social Good: Taking it to the Streets Date: September 23, 2020 Resources: Session description Presentation Slides E301/302 l Makerspaces, Libraries, & the Social Good: Taking it to the Streets Date: 9/22/2020 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time Format: Conference Session Vecchione discusses Read More
September 2020 NEWSLETTER A community garden being set up at Onslow County Public Library in North Carolina in August 2020. Welcome to the September 2020 edition of the Let’s Move in Libraries newsletter. This month we highlight: Grow your library garden to grow healthy communities Read More
What: OCLC/WebJunction Continuing Education Webinar Date: October 22, 2020 Resources: Webinar homepage - registration link and additional information One Step at a Time: How Libraries Can Promote Healthy, Thriving, and Livable Communities Date: 10/22/2020 Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time Format: Online Webinar This webinar will highlight the multiple Read More
