Libraries grow and move in Třinec, Czech Republic Třinec Library, Czech Republic Part 1: Community Garden at the Library Community gardens are not uncommon in libraries abroad. For example, in Aarhus, Denmark, all ages take care of the library garden. Inspired by these examples, on Earth Day 2019, the Třinec Read More
STORYWALK AND VIRTUAL P.E. COOLIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY, ARIZONA, USA Amidst the chaos of the pandemic, we wanted to find a way to continue to provide programming for our community, while also promoting healthy living and outdoor activity. With a generous grant from the Arizona State Library, via the Read More
JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the January 2021 edition of the Let’s Move in Libraries newsletter. This month we highlight: Resources on safe, outdoor programming A new story on Charlie Cart at the library Future directions for Let’s Move in Libraries in 2021 This month’s featured image Read More
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
