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!
CHECK OUT MOVEMENT AND HEALTHY LIVING AT YOUR LIBRARY
CHECK OUT MOVEMENT AND HEALTHY LIVING AT YOUR LIBRARY ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, MAINE, U.S.A. In spring 2018, the Rockland Public Library received a $2,500 grant from the Maine Public Library Fund to help fund activities and events promoting the theme, Check out Movement Read More
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