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Kelly Agan, new manager of Carrboro NC public library says “We’re constantly faced with the need to pivot, improve systems and access, and serve new communities in new ways as the world changes around us." thelocalreporter.press/manager-of-new…

Love this community-created StoryWalk initiative from Shelby County, Indiana! "Create a picture book for children with a story and illustrations, up to 30 pages long." #EngagedLibraries Indiana Library Federation shelbychamber.net/news/details/s…

In small town Iowa "Greene County libraries and Jacob Fernholz, County naturalist, are planning a nature walk series: “We are working on three hikes throughout 2025 and a winter event about birding” said Cara McCoy director of the Rippey public library. greenecountynewsonline.com/2025/02/26/cou…

In Texas the Carrollton Public Library and Parks and Recreation Department teamed up to provide a StoryWalk where stories will be swapped out quarterly. starlocalmedia.com/carrolltonlead… Texas Library Assn.

How Do Public Library Partnerships Impact Health? A Scoping Review - Noah Lenstra, Pam B. DeGuzman, Rozalynd McConnaughy, Megan Weis, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15…

Idaho seed library "will accept 'returns' to its seed library in the form of fresh produce in the fall to be donated to the Idaho Food Bank through Marshall Public Library's Garden to Give program." #EngagedLibraries localnews8.com/news/local-new…

Chances for community to come together at Colorado library include "Drop-by Ping-Pong — yes, the library has a table — for all ages and abilities Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. during Spring Break" telluridenews.com/news/article_a…

In Clinton, South Carolina, "riders of all ages are encouraged to pedal their way to the library’s new location at 304 W. Pitts in Clinton. Once there, snap a photo in front of the building for a chance to win some fantastic bike accessories." whosonthemove.com/tour-de-clinto…

Looking forward to digging into this new article by Nicole A. Cooke and colleagues! “[This paper] argues that programming partnerships can help libraries identify and respond to the most pressing needs of diverse groups within their communities.” tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10….

In Newfoundland, "The Western Environment Centre (WEC) and the Corner Brook Public Library have joined forces on a growing initiative to launch the city’s first seed library." saltwire.com/newfoundland-l…

New research! Price, A., Bontrager, L., & Lucatelli, A. (2025). Increasing and Improving Sustainability, Garden Initiatives, and STEM-Based Programming: A Case Study in the Memphis Public Libraries. Public Library Quarterly, 1–21. doi.org/10.1080/016168…

This looks amazing! Branch of Wilmington Library "will feature a rooftop patio, rock-climbing wall, community kitchen, teen gaming area, coworking space and.... Partner hub: Space reserved for local organizations and nonprofits to offer services." delawareonline.com/story/news/loc…

Check out this interview with LaCretia Keith, Social Worker for the New Hanover County Public Library in Wilmington, North Carolina! wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/chris…

Looking forward to reading this new article! "This paper describes a project that supported three rural public libraries’ community garden projects and associated activities." tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

Love this story from Pennsylvania! I interviewed the librarians and community partners who organized this seed & tool library when it started in 2021 as part of the HEAL at the Library initiative. Thrilled to see the collaboration continues! lehighvalleynews.com/environment-sc…

Check out my new report produced in collaboration with the Colorado State Library. This is a dense document: We'd love your thoughts on what we found! athena.cde.state.co.us/search~S1?/gED…

New Hampshire Bike Month proclamation includes news that the "League of American Bicyclists bringing a Smart Cycling Class to the Keene Public Library on May 10th"! keenenh.gov/news/bike-mont…

AMAZING! "May Day was victory day for workers at Salt Lake City Public Library. On May 1, 92% of the library’s workers voted to unionize, becoming the first public library workers in Utah to gain a voice on the job." afscme.org/blog/salt-lake… Emily Drabinski

Thrilled to share we're launching a Public Librarianship Concentration! Learn more and reach out with questions or interest. uncg.edu/degrees/librar…

Amazing partnership in Detroit! "For the first time this year the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund is going on tour at local library branches to help get potential applicants ready and to answer questions about the program." #EngagedLibraries bridgedetroit.com/jbs-bites-help…