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 grow and move in Třinec, Czech Republic
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 Read More
StoryWalk and Virtual P.E.
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 Read More
STORYWALK AND SCAVENGER HUNT
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 Read More
FOOD AS FUEL FOR MIND AND BODY
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 Read More
Move the body, quiet the mind
MOVE THE BODY, QUIET THE MIND Dewey-Humboldt Town Library, Humboldt, Arizona, USA With the financial support of the Arizona State Library, this library has been able to offer "Move the Body, Quiet the Mind: Yoga and Meditation Class for Aging Adults," beginning in Read More
PHYSICAL LITERACY
PHYSICAL LITERACY CHINOOK ARCH REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM, SOUTHWESTERN ALBERTA, CANADA 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 and Healthy Living at Read More