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Jan
07
0 comments Tags: public health, public libraries
Establishing and sustaining collaborative partnerships between Public Libraries and Public Health departments presents opportunities to bring together existing networks and partnerships and further support the communities they serve. This webinar will discuss the benefits of strong partnerships between Public Libraries and Public Health departments. Opportunities and strategies for partnerships will also be discussed. Content for… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Webinars
Sep
03
0 comments Tags: COVID19, libraries, mental health resources, public libraries
The Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) created the resource #LookToLibraries to help librarians, parents, and caregivers to provide resources to children that promote mental well-being during times of uncertainty and change. Resources include tips for modeling safe use of digital devices and recommended reading lists to help children learn and cope.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental Health, Websites
Mar
05
0 comments Tags: community health, opioid, public libraries, substance abuse, substance misuse, substance use disorders
Public libraries are respected local institutions that connect community members to credible information and services. As community anchor institutions, libraries are leveraging their assets in response to the opioid crisis that has gripped the country. After 16 months of research, OCLC, and the Public Library Association have released a call to action on how libraries can address… Read More »
Posted in: Public Library, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Webinars
Jan
22
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health programs, public libraries
The NNLM Health Programming for Summer Reading page is live! NNLM has partnered with the Collaborative Summer Library Program to offer health programming in libraries. Visit the page for fun, free activity ideas complete with health information resources from the National Library of Medicine!
Posted in: Children and Teens, Public Library
Jun
12
0 comments Tags: book club, developmental disabilities, disabilities, public libraries
The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) is a community-based literacy and social program for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing a unique opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience community inclusion, social connectedness, life-long learning, self-determination and self-advocacy. The program was created in 2002 by Dr. Thomas Fish, the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Library