In Saskatchewan "The international cooking classes continue to be a collaborative effort with the Estevan Public Library, which helps promote the events and manage registrations. discoverestevan.com/articles/sou...

In Arkansas "In celebration of Earth Month, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is partnering with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful throughout the remainder of April to distribute litter kits with a set of litter grabbers" jonesbororightnow.com/news/268862-... #EngagedLibraries

“By working together with the Library and our partners, we can create a welcoming, inclusive facility that meets the needs of a thriving community within a growing city,” President and CEO of YMCA Calgary Shannon Doram said. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

“The best part about the new location is that it will be in walking distance from the schools and they’ll have sidewalks that they can safely walk to” said director of Meriden-Ozawkie (Kansas) Public Library Drew Sams. www.ksnt.com/news/local-n...

"Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced the expansion of the "Check Out Louisiana" program to include all public libraries on Tuesday." www.wbrz.com/news/state-p...

New Minnesota public library has indoor playground and indoor walking loop! “With our cold winters, it's nice to have an indoor playground here, it’s nice to have a walking area,” Friends of the Moorhead Library board member John Benson said. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

"Think you can spell "conscientious" after a craft beer? The Jackson Madison County (TN) Public Library is putting local residents to the test with an Adult Spelling Bee on Friday, April 24, at Hub City Brewing." www.nbc39.com/news/local/h...

Will O’Hearn, Library Executive Director, said “With great community partners digging in together, this garden shares local history and invites visitors to slow down, use their senses, and experience the plants, pollinators, and stories rooted here.” www.chattanoogapulse.com/citylife/nat...

For third year, the DeKalb Public Library and Blue Sky Farms have partnered for this free event. northernstar.info/135850/lifes...

In Ohio, $30,000 grant powers partnership between United Way of Fostoria and Kaubish Memorial Library focused on increasing access to social services and monthly workshops on housing, health, and finances. #EngagedLibraries www.wtol.com/article/news...

Northern Plains Dance teams up w/ Bismarck Library for free five-week dance series starting tonight! www.kfyrtv.com/video/2026/0... #EngagedLibraries

In Iowa "Orange City launches book bike to expand library access, making debut during Tulip Festival" Funding partially comes from local Kiwanis www.ktiv.com/2026/04/09/o... @librarycolleen.bsky.social

Kentucky library "Partnering with the Ashland YMCA to help participants prepare for the 14th Annual Love Your Library 5K while building endurance and having fun." #EngagedLibraries www.thebookplace.org/event/love-y...

In North Carolina "The Southern Pines Public Library welcomed kids of all ages to stop by on Wednesday to decorate their bikes, scooters, skateboards and helmets with fun flair and learn a few simple bike safety tips." www.thepilot.com/gallery/bike... #EngagedLibraries

"The nonprofit that runs Meals on Wheels will open a cafe at Cedar Rapids Public Library, with profits benefitting the nonprofit’s other initiatives to feed the community." #EngagedLibraries @librarycolleen.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/lifestyles/h...

North Little Rock Public Library partnering with Pinnacle Mountain State Park for “Know Your Roots,” a four-part guided nature walk series held every Saturday in April. #EngagedLibraries katv.com/community/li...

Consider donating to support this critical scholarship! "Miriam Tuliao will be participating in the Great Saunter, a 32-mile walk around Manhattan to raise funds for ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 19th consecutive year fundrais[ing] for Spectrum." www.ala.org/news/2026/03...

In British Columbia, Fraser Sutherland organized line dancing event as "part of the library’s Digital Detox series, a mix of opportunities for people to get away from screens and out socializing face to face." nelsonstar.com/2026/03/30/l...

April 2026 Let's Move in Libraries newsletter now out! Our featured photos comes from Boone County Parks Department, nominated by Boone County Public Library, Kentucky, USA for the I Partner with My Public Library Awardees. Read on for more inspiring news! letsmovelibraries.org/april-2026-n...

In Pennsylvania at Bloomsburg Public Library "On any given day, anywhere from five to 15 people who are without a home stop by. Noticing this, Director Ammon Young said the library began partnering with social service agencies [and] Bloomsburg’s YMCA." www.2822news.com/news/local-n...

In Iowa "The Fairfield Public Library and Jefferson County Extension are partnering to host Walk With Ease, an evidence-based program developed and endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation." ottumwaradio.com/2026/03/walk... @librarycolleen.bsky.social

Thanks to partnership w/ Cornell Cooperative Extension, Garden City Public Library has annual Chick Incubation program. patch.com/new-york/gar... #EngagedLibraries

Please reach out with any questions about this project! At this point, we're just sharing this flyer for informational purposes. If you're interested in project updates or want to get involved, email [email protected]

Great coverage of St. David’s Foundation's Libraries for Health initiative, featuring the amazing story of Smithville Public Library's participation www.kut.org/health/2026-...

Thrilled to share the new webpage for the Public Library Community Partnership Coalition. Join us in shaping the future of community partnerships involving public libraries! www.plcpc.org

"Starting April 1….Check Out a Boulder BCycle With Your Library Card! The Boulder BCycle Library Pass makes sustainable transportation accessible for all!" boulderlibrary.org/bike/ #EngagedLibraries

"This is our 4th year of working with the United Way of Wapello County and offering a seed library," library Director Sonja Ferrell said. "We are so grateful for their volunteers and generosity." www.ottumwacourier.com/news/local_n...

#EngagedLibraries accelerate opportunity. 💼 San Marcos Public Library and Community Action Inc of Central Texas partner to offer adult education and career training. ➡️ More: spr.ly/63324B6D4Vq#EngagedLibraries @noahlenstra.bsky.social

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...

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

"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...

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! letsmovelibraries.org/march-2026-n...

"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...

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

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. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/46gYNwg @noahlenstra.bsky.social | @clevelandclinic.bsky.social

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, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Kingsport Aquatic Center is partnering with the Kingsport Public Library for a new program that blends story time with swim time. wcyb.com/news/local/k...

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 www.columbusjewishnews.com/news/local_n... #EngagedLibraries

"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...

“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. timesnews.net/news/361668/... #EngagedLibraries

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-...

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 www.duboiscountyherald.com/news_herald/...

“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.” ladailypost.com/county-libra...

"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 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...

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...