Noah Lenstra

The image shows two scenes, showcasing adult learning opportunities offered through the San Marcos Public Library in partnership with Community Action Inc. of Central Texas. On top, adults are inspecting equipment, highlighting adult education in action. On the bottom, a group of eight adults hold certificates while posing for a photo under a banner that reads, "Congrats Grads Class of 2024". The photos are courtesy San Marcos Public Library and are used as part of the #EngagedLibraries campaign from OCLC.

#EngagedLibraries accelerate opportunity. 💼 San Marcos Public Library and Community Action Inc of Central Texas partner to offer adult education and career training.

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First Steps in Music returns to library AUBURN — The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir will offer First Steps in Music classes at Eckhart Public Library beginning Wednesday, March 11, and running through April 29. The classes will

Indiana "program made possible in part by a grant from Community Foundation DeKalb County and in partnership with Fort Wayne Children’s Choir.
“Libraries are an important piece of early childhood development” said the library’s executive director Valerie Simmons. www.kpcnews.com/thestar/arti...

Books And Ballet Collide In West Valley Library Shakeup A shared West Valley library and Ballet West studio will modernize services and add a black‑box theater.

In Utah, Salt Lake County Library partnering with "Ballet West on a shared facility. The two-story building site will include public stacks and programming space, Ballet West's Frederick Quinney Lawson Academy studios and a small black-box theater." hoodline.com/2026/03/book... #EngagedLibraries

In Florida, Mulberry Public Library celebrating "National Take a Walk in a Park Day" by "partnering with Se7en Wetlands to host a guided walking tour through one of Polk County’s most unique areas." dailyridge.com/2026/03/03/c... #EngagedLibraries

Geriatricians Leverage Community Partnerships to Create Specialized Programs for Older Adults See how community partnerships are providing connection, cognitive engagement and critical support for older adults and their families.

"Free monthly "Memory Cafés" created for people with memory decline or dementia and their caregivers were established in partnership with the South Euclid Public Library, FOX Rehabilitation Services and the Heights Libraries." consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/geriatrician...

March 2026 newsletter | Let's Move in Libraries MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER The March 2026 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries includes: The continued celebration of the I Partner with My Public Library Awardees Join the ConnectWell Food is M...

The March 2026 newsletter is out! Read on to learn how and why to Join the ConnectWell Food is Medicine Pilot, Inspiring stories from Georgia, Kansas, and New Hampshire, How and why to join our monthly Birds of a Feather online conversation, and more!

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Sacramento Public Library partners with Harm Reduction Services to support community health | Sacramento Public Library Sacramento Public Library is partnering with Harm Reduction Services, a local nonprofit public health organization, to help expand access to lifesaving resources and education in our community.

"Sacramento Public Library is partnering with Harm Reduction Services, a nonprofit public health organization, to expand access to lifesaving resources and education in our community." www.saclibrary.org/news/sacrame...

Fix-it clinic pop-ups at Bay Area libraries offer bike, broken household item repairs Loureen Ayyoub reports on Fix-it Clinic hosted through the Zero Waste Initiative. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSan...

Awesome video about partnership between Bay Area BikeMobile and public libraries! www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco... #EngagedLibraries

The Rooftop Programs That Unite the Community at the Main Library The Clearwater Library System offers rooftop programming at the Main Library featuring sunsets over Clearwater Harbor, live musical performances, food and beverages and panoramic waterfront views. The...

Three of my favorite things: Sunsets, community, libraries. Love this! www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/Th...

#EngagedLibraries expand access to care. 🩸 Dover Public Library is teaming up with the Cleveland Clinic for #AmericanHeartMonth to offer blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar screenings.

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Bikes 4 Books expanding in third year This year, the Wetaskiwin Public Library will have three bikes to give away.

Christine Hutchinson, Wetaskiwin (Alberta) Public Library Director, said “We appreciate when local community organizations see the importance of fostering a love of reading at a young age. This type of initiative helps spark enthusiasm for reading in the community." #EngagedLibraries

Kingsport Aquatic Center and library launch story time and swim The kingsport aquatic center is partnering with the kingsport public library for a new program that blends story time with swim time.“mini minnows story time an

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Kingsport Aquatic Center is partnering with the Kingsport Public Library for a new program that blends story time with swim time.
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The library and Block 34 team up with fun and fitness for kids The Stillwater Public Library’s spring activities for kids are heading outside at Block 34. “Mighty Moves Fitness Adventures” is a series of fun and energetic programs inspired by classic children’s

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Bexley Public Library breaks ground on outdoor reading room Bexley Public Library board members, Bexley city officials and leaders from Congregation Torat Emet gathered on Jan. 15 for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of improvements to Bexley

Ohio "$1.5 million project is a collaboration between Bexley Public Library and the City of Bexley.
“This project has been years in the making,” library board chair Jim Wilson said
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Yoga at the Rockingham Public Library BELLOWS FALLS — Everyone is invited to join in at the Rockingham Free Public Library for an hour-long yoga class this Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.

"This yoga class is part of the library’s Rockingham Gathers program, made possible by a 2025 AARP Vermont Winter Placemaking Grant. RFPL is one of eight organizations from across Vermont to receive this grant." www.reformer.com/community-ne...

Seed swap brings gardeners together at Kingsport library Gardeners and families gathered Saturday at the Kingsport Public Library for its annual seed swap.

“This is our annual seed swap event, where we partner with the Kingsport Farmer’s Market to bring out different gardeners and local farmers who share seeds and share gardening and agriculture tips, said Caroline O’Connor, Kingsport (TN) Public Library.
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New seed library at PCPL - The River Reporter MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Public Library has launched its new seed library in partnership with the PennState Master Gardeners.  The seed library is a free community resource designed &hell...

The Pike County Public Library has launched its new seed library in partnership with the PennState Master Gardeners.

The seed library is a free community resource designed to encourage gardening, sustainability and seed sharing throughout Pike County. www.riverreporter.com/stories/new-...

Family Dinner Project planned for three county libraries ORANGE COUNTY — Purdue University Extension – Orange County will host a series of free Family Dinner Project programs this spring, offering local families the chance to enjoy a healthy

Purdue University Extension will host a series of free Family Dinner Project programs this spring, offering local families the chance to enjoy a healthy crockpot meal while learning practical tips for slow-cooker cooking

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“We are excited to open the seed library for the fourth season,” Senior Librarian Eva Jacobson said. “It feels like we just launched this volunteer-powered initiative, but we already have three seasons under our belt.”
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February drive gathers supplies supporting foster youth The One Heart Foundation is partnering with the McCracken County Public Library to collect suitcases and kitchen supplies for foster youth throughout February.

"One Heart Foundation partnering with McCracken County Public Library to collect donations for foster youth. Collaboration part of the library’s Always Collecting program, where they work with a local community organization monthly to organize various drives." www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/februar...

February 2026 newsletter | Let's Move in Libraries FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER The February 2026 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries includes: The continued celebration of the I Partner with My Public Library Awardees A new report and toolkit...

February Let's move in Libraries newsletter is out! Read on for a new report and toolkit on rural libraries supporting walking groups, How to get money for community-based projects at your library, and more! letsmovelibraries.org/february-202...

Chirp Chat: Check out a birding kit at the Milwaukee Public Library Looking for a hobby to try out this new year? Give birding a try! Milwaukee Public Library recently added birding kits to its catalog of things you can check out.

Love this partnership!! "The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin donated the birding backpacks to all 13 Milwaukee Public Library branches.
“This project aims to reach people who have traditionally been marginalized from birding,” says Kelly Bolter of MPL www.wuwm.com/chirp-chat-c...

Carbondale Public Library partners with Little Resources Center Carbondale aiming to expand support services The Carbondale Public Library and The Little Resource Center Carbondale are partnering to bring the community better access for resources such as health and social services.

News we need from southern Illinois! www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/carbond...

Growing Together: How a Seed Library Helped a School Garden Bloom - Hamilton East Public Library Website From an underutilized outdoor space to a thriving hub of curiosity and color, the Sand Creek Elementary School (SCE) garden has become a living example of what can grow through collaboration and commu...

Great article on a partnership between a school and a public library! Learn more about "what inspired this school to start a garden and partner with the Hamilton East (Indiana) Public Library" to make it happen

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Handshake opens at the Fayetteville Public Library, offering chicken sandwiches and connection | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Handshake Fayetteville is the product of years of restaurant experience, a belief in community, intentional connection and a few last-minute pivots. Co-owners Hope Ray and Jameson Hall, industry veter...

Handshake opens at the Fayetteville Public Library, offering chicken sandwiches and connection

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Dover Public Library to offer heart health screenings Feb. 6 February is American Heart Month

"In recognition of February as American Heart Month, Dover Public Library is partnering with Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital to raise awareness about heart health." www.yourohionews.com/tuscarawas-c... #EngagedLibraries

‘It’s growing’: Volunteers pack seeds to restock library ahead of growing season About 30 people gathered Monday night to seal thousands of seeds into tiny, meticulously labeled envelopes that will be available to check out by mid February from the Fidalgo Seed

In Washington, "About 30 people gathered Monday night, Jan. 19, to seal seeds into tiny, meticulously labeled envelopes at the Anacortes Public Library." www.goskagit.com/anacortes/an...

Decorah Public Library and Decorah Parks and Recreation Team Up to Transform Winter Mornings into Magic The free walks will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

In Iowa "Decorah Public Library and the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department are inviting early risers and aspiring morning people to experience the quiet beauty of winter with Winter Wonder Walks, a program celebrating the season’s darkness and winter sunrises.
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New library program loans radon detectors to boost health awareness in Brown County The goal is to increase education about the risks of radon and improve the long-term health of Brown County residents.

"GREEN BAY -- Brown County Public Health and the Brown County Library launched a program that allows residents to check out digital radon testing devices. Brown County Public Health manages device inventory and upkeep." fox11online.com/news/local/n...