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...

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

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 hamiltoneastpl.org/growing-toge... #EngagedLibraries

Handshake opens at the Fayetteville Public Library, offering chicken sandwiches and connection www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/ja...

"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

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...

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. decorahnews.com/news/16494/d...

"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...

Great story on community collaboration in Saskatchewan! discoverestevan.com/articles/lib...

"Public libraries played pivotal roles in summer meal availability in as many as a third of Kentucky counties. Public libraries in Green and Casey Counties, in particular — where no summer meals were available in 2024 — played key roles in closing gaps for summer meal service in 2025."

In Alabama, Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the class reflects the library’s goal of expanding its programming and strengthening partnerships with local businesses. www.cullmantribune.com/2026/01/10/s...

Library Chief Executive Officer Marie Pyko said “Our collaboration with West Ridge Mall gives us the opportunity to help more people with their fitness goals by holding the class on the west side of the city” www.wibw.com/2026/01/09/l... #EngagedLibraries

Delighted to see @noahlenstra.bsky.social has provided a deep roundup of #StoryWalk projects from 2025! letsmovelibraries.org/storywalk-we...

"Presented in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix Public Library invites families to participate in Bike Safety Rodeos, free, interactive events designed to teach children essential bike safety skills through fun, hands-on activities." www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/pub...

January 2026 Let's Move in Libraries newsletter includes: How to get money for community-based projects at your library, A call for participation in a survey on coalitions and public libraries, A recap of StoryWalk Week 2025, and more! letsmovelibraries.org/january-2026...

"The Austin Public Library (APL), in partnership with the City of Austin’s Transportation & Public Works Department (TPW) and its Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program, is launching a new Bike Tool Loan Program in 2026." library.austintexas.gov/news/austin-... @rdlankes.bsky.social

The webpage for StoryWalk Week 2025 is now live! Scroll through the 51 stories shared last week for this annual celebration. letsmovelibraries.org/storywalk-we...

Many #Libraries are registered as Warm Spaces with the @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social. Our webinar with the Good Faith Foundation explains the Warm Welcome campaign and the benefits for libraries in getting involved. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFv...

In Estevan, Saskatchewan "local high school students volunteered to help set up and decorate the [annual mini golf at the library] course" and over 250 partook of the fun over the weekend discoverestevan.com/articles/put... #EngagedLibraries

Check out the December 2025 newsletter to learn more about the 2025 I Partner with My Public Library Awardees, A call for participation in a short survey on SilverSneakers® and public libraries, StoryWalk Week 2025, and more letsmovelibraries.org/december-202...

Library Community Engagement Coordinator Sarah Cawley said the library hopes to collaborate with organizations to use the cart as a shared educational resource. "This is not just a library resource. This is a community resource." www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/... #EngagedLibraries

The National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda teamed up w/ the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Ministry of Education, the National School Meals Program, the Medical Benefits Scheme, and the Ministry of Health to offer this event. #EngagedLibraries antiguaobserver.com/students-par...

How do LIS programs prepare students to work with communities? Our next LIS Pedagogy Chat dives into this question, sharing successes and struggles from one LIS program, and opening up space to share how we teach about relationships. Friday, November 7, 2 pm ET, with @noahlenstra.bsky.social .

The October newsletter includes the announcement of the 2025 I Partner with My Public Library Awards, A reminder about our new ConnectWell at the Library report, and How and why to join our monthly Birds of a Feather online conversation. Check it out! letsmovelibraries.org/october-2025...

It was a full room at our session this morning at the Association for Rural & Small Libraries conference on Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use. Learn more about this project and access the learning resources at lacl.missouri.edu

“Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Library Card Sign-Up Month,” said Lori Fisher, Maine’s state librarian. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/11/o... #EngagedLibraries

Share and extend your garden bounty at Spokane Public Library's fall harvest events www.inlander.com/food/share-a...

New North Carolina library program "Cumberland Cooks programs powered by the library’s new Charlie Cart mobile kitchens, made possible through a $40,500 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services" bizfayetteville.com/more-news/20...

Good new article on how public libraries are a key part of public health infrastructure, and need to be supported as such. www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...