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From Book Delivery to Virtual Scavenger Hunts: How Arizona is Helping Libraries and Communities Stay ConnectedLibraries are discovering new, creative approaches to reach their communities during this time of social distancing.
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Conservation in Concord: Bringing Alive a Gathering Place of 19th-Century Literary LegendsThe Old Manse, famed gathering place for Emerson and Thoreau, cataloged and conserved its treasured book and art collection thanks to an IMLS grant.
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How the Colusa Indian Community is Bringing Youth Together Across the Digital DivideIn a time of social distancing, a tribal library felt the loss of social connection among their youth—so they’ve found new ways to connect.
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Tai Chi, Tango, and Transformation: How Oklahoma Libraries are Inspiring Healthy CommunitiesThe Oklahoma Department of Libraries is encouraging patrons to move more, eat better, and address their mental health—and it’s never been more critical.
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Coding at Every Library: Empowering Kids in Rural Communities Across the CountryThe North Dakota State Library's National Leadership Grant is expanding kids' coding clubs in 100 rural communities across America.
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All About Assessment: Creating a Research-Driven Community of LibrarianshipThe Institute for Research Design in Librarianship at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, gathers together librarians from across the country for a transformative learning experience.
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How Museum Tours are Lifting Up Seattle's Historic Chinatown-International DistrictThe Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience launched a two-year project that transformed its tour program to help empower the community, uplift local businesses, and preserve its rich history.
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If These Streets Could Talk: Uniting Cops and Kids Through PoetryThe Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library created a unique poetry project that brought policemen and kids together through creative writing and expression.
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Mushrooms, Museums, and Magic, Oh, My! Literacy Garden Teaches Mississippi Kids to WonderThe Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Literacy Garden connect children with literacy and nature.
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