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!

EXERCISE AT THE LIBRARY

EXERCISE AT THE LIBRARY GALAX CARROLL REGIONAL LIBRARY, GALAX, VIRGINIA, U.S.A. Since 2016, the Galax Virginia public library has offered at least one free exercise class a week. As of March, 2018, up to three exercise classes a week are available, including E-Z Read More

SMYRNA STRONG

SMYRNA STRONG SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY, GEORGIA, U.S.A. Smyrna Public Library launched its “Smyrna Strong” collection in January 2018, timing the launch to coincide with New Year’s resolutions. Residents of Smyrna, Georgia, could check-out fitness equipment, games involving physical activity, sports equipment, and backpacks Read More

Monday Movement at May Memorial

Monday Movement at May Memorial ALAMANCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES, NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.A. In a community needs assessment, the library learned that health and wellness was a key concern. Library staff then attended a session led by Let's Move in Libraries at the October Read More

OUTDOORS ACTIVE PROGRAMS

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 Read More

Lets move in Atlanta

LET’S MOVE IN ATLANTA! FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, ATLANTA, U.S.A. Let's Move in Libraries with Storytime and Dance, Northside Branch The Fulton County Library System is the largest library system in the State of Georgia, and beginning in Fall 2018 Let's Read More

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