LET’S MOVE STORIES
Since it began in 2016, the Let’s Move in Libraries initiative has featured stories of public libraries that support healthy living! This page tells some of those stories. We would love to feature your story. Click the button below to get started!
Libraries funded by AARP Community Challenge Grant
Libraries funded by AARP Community Challenge Grant 68 grants have supported libraries since 2017 Since 2017, AARP has provided annual awards to support "quick-action" grants that fund local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Let's Move in Libraries Read More
StoryWalk® Week 2024
StoryWalk® Week 2024 In November 2024, Let’s Move in Libraries joined the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services for the four annual week-long event celebrating the inspiring work of librarians who spearhead StoryWalk® programs – promoting literacy, reading, health, exercise, and movement in communities Read More
Interview with Joe Titus of Hiveclass
Interviewing Joe Titus of Hiveclass Written by Dr. Noah Lenstra Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Titus, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiveclass, a digital platform utilizing technology to provide access to quality instruction and education in a variety of sports Read More
Music, Movement, & More!
Music, Movement, and More at your library By Barbara Scott, Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library, Ohio Thirteen years ago (in 2010! - although it doesn't seem that long ago) I was approached by Lindell Bils, who was working for the local Help Me Read More
How to Sustain a Health & Fitness Literacy Program in Your Library
How to Sustain a Health & Fitness Literacy Program in Your Library By Nicole Miller, Director of the Cannon Falls Library, Minnesota In 2019, I earned my group fitness certification and developed a sustainable library fitness program at the Cannon Falls Library. Since Read More
Farm to School and Public Libraries
Farm to School and Public Libraries By Deborah Dutcher, Library Services Consultant, for the New Hampshire State Library This past summer I had the pleasure of being invited to and attending the Monadnock Farm to School Network for a “Farm to School Day Read More