OUTDOORS ACTIVE PROGRAMS WOODFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, KENTUCKY, U.S.A. Building upon seven years of successful indoor Yoga programs, the Woodford County Public Library now finding new ways to get people moving outdoors. The library now offers outdoors Tai Chi at one branch and Trail Walking at its other branch. Read More
On April 15, 2020, at 2:00 pm US Eastern, we will be participating in a free webinar organized by non-profit America Walks on Expanding and Developing New and Different Partnerships in the walking movement. We will join the CEO of American Forests and the Assistant Director for Parking Services in Columbus, Ohio, to talk about Read More
In Spring 2020, Let's Move in Libraries founder Dr. Noah Lenstra published a handbook on Healthy Living at the Library. This book has step-by-step, evidence-based instructions on how to get started promoting healthy eating and active living at your library through programs and partnerships.
What: Monthly Webinar of America Walks, America's largest non-profit focused on increasing walking and walkability Date: April 15, 2020 Resources: Go to the America Walks webpage to sign up Expanding and Developing New and Different Partnerships Date: 4/15/2020 Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time Format: Online Webinar - Read More
APRIL 2020 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the April 2020 Special Edition of the newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries. In this newsletter we highlight some of the ways public libraries have been adapting their services and programs to keep us healthy and moving during the COVID-19 Crisis. We will return to our regular Read More
MARCH 2020 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the March 2020 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries. During each of the past four months, we've featured a different program idea, including music and movement, hands-on gardening, chair-based exercises, and StoryWalk(R). This month we call on you to tell us what programs you want to see featured in Read More
What: NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time, by the NebraskaLibrary Commission. Date: April 8, 2020 Resources: Download the Presentation slides |Access the recording on the NCompass Live website How to Add Movement to Library Programming Date: 4/8/2020 Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Read More
What: Free online webinar offered through Niche Academy Date: March 25, 2020 Resources: Download the slides here Healthy Living at the Library Date: 3/25/2020 Format: Online webinar Let's get healthy, together! Learn how you can support healthy living among both library staff and library patrons through new programs, spaces, and Read More
What: Presentations at biennial Public Library Association Conference Date: February 24-29, 2020 Resources:Download handout and presentation slides. How To Add Movement To Library Programming Date: 2/28/2020 Format: In-person conference presentations During the 2020 Public Library Conference, Let's Move in Libraries Founder and Director Dr. Lenstra presented in the How-To Festival Read More
Geri-Fit® at the Library Report: Studying Small and Rural Public Libraries as Venues for Active Living Among Older Adults. Read More
