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Libraries play a vital role in combating the epidemic of loneliness, providing a place where connection, trust, and community can grow. Learn how libraries designing for belonging in this article. #EngagedLibraries #LibSocialConnect
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Climate change is this generation’s grandest challenge, & solving it will require unprecedented levels of collaboration. Read on for ideas & examples of how libraries can be catalysts for social cohesion & participation. #EngagedLibraries #LibSocialConnect https://t.co/n6M92FXoiN
We know that libraries are #MadeToConnect, so we're sharing the @Surgeon_General's Challenge! https://t.co/uRDhTqeRKx #LibSocialConnect
NEW: Join me over the next 2 weeks for one of my favorite parts of my recent “We Are #MadeToConnect” Tour, the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge! https://t.co/INN5pxjFIl 1/5
And register now for our 4 January 2024 #WJwebinar to explore this important topic further. https://t.co/S8f3kV21SY #EngagedLibraries #LibSocialConnect
A recap of #ARSL2023 @RuralLibAssoc conference, including a summary of our presentation, Libraries as Social Connectors, highlighting the @Surgeon_General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. https://t.co/B7xzXc4qjI
#EngagedLibraries #LibSocialConnect
Thanks to all for connecting with us at #ARSL2023! We're going to post a full summary soon, but wanted to share our session slides and resources/action guide right away. #libsocialconnect https://t.co/SdiKuGIJ9S and https://t.co/MA4toQdvFW
If you're heading to Wichita for #ARSL2023, we hope you'll stop by our table or come to our session on Friday. Jennifer, Brooke, and our new WebJunction director, Andrew, will all be there!
Fresh article from @NextCityOrg about Human Libraries. Check out this #WJwebinar from January to learn more about hosting your own Human Library event! https://t.co/LKEpNEcyO3 #EngagedLibraries #LibSocialConnect
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"In its new form, Library Plaza will be a space for our community to regather –when we can-- and for our Library to lead safe open-air programming." @SBPLSystem #libsocialconnect https://t.co/sCbiC4c1W9
"That is the last thing that will likely come back to libraries — their function as a gathering place. But some branches are doing what they can to keep that connection alive." #libsocialconnect https://t.co/DycRdPSoDv
Survey by @ALIANational highlights how libraries combat loneliness. "Libraries clearly have an important part to play in promoting a greater sense of belonging." #libsocialconnect
The first 500 responses to a nationwide survey of library users has shown that, after book borrowing, social interaction has been the biggest loss felt by the community during the COVID-19 lockdown of public libraries.
Reads the news release: https://t.co/k8VQphgwT9
In South Carolina "Even during these uncertain times, @ChasCoLibrary continues encouraging connection with virtual classes like yoga and meditation" #LibSocialConnect @scstatelibrary @sclanews @WebJunction #FundLibraries @LibraryPolicy @mindfulinlis https://t.co/T3zqwk5Y9L
I love this! Before COVID-19 a group of folks met every Saturday morning at a branch of @dcpl to do Yoga together. Now the branch is closed, and the group continues to meet online! #LibSocialConnect @WebJunction @RReyesGavilan @UrbanLibCouncil @FallowsDeb @james3neal
You can join the Petworth Library Yoga group on facebook to watch LeeAnn’s yoga classes anytime or join in live next time she offers them. https://t.co/M9AfUxHLXT
Fitness IS fun if you do it with your friends at the library.
@WebJunction #LibSocialConnect @LibrariesEU @LibrariesIre
As part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library Programme, Sixmilebridge Library hosted a Fitness 4 Fun event facilitated by John Conroy.
@HealthyIreland #fitness #fun #exercise #clare #library #TakeACloserLook
Monthly "On the Streets" meetings, such important work at @pimalibrary, with multiple community partners. #libsocialconnect https://t.co/KJcubdivqM
"Since opening in 2015, Chinatown’s library has become a hub for seniors in the community during the day to socialize, play board games and participate in other activities." #libsocialconnect @chipublib https://t.co/tu9ZYNZiVW
"Cartersville Public Library began hosting Dungeons & Dragons for Adults every Tuesday to give the 21-and-over crowd a chance to escape the pressures of life for a few hours." @BartowLibrary https://t.co/jpBLxSgiO3 #libsocialconnect
YESSSS!!!!!
"It’s really a friendship sanctuary disguised as a library"
(or, rather, Friendship Sanctuary = Library)
@AustinPublicLib @rxweeks @KUT @amelia_acker @WebJunction #LibSocialConnect
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@NoahLenstra @OrkneyLibrary @FunPalaces @WebJunction @CILIPScotland @DrMattFinch V excited for this & it's happening in many Scottish libraries including @onfifelibraries @WILibraries @MidLibraries! Do watch this space as next 2 years of my action research will be with @SLIC1991 supporting more libraries with @FunPalaces & cultural democracy!#LibSocialConnect
Check out how @OrkneyLibrary in Scotland embracing @FunPalaces to shift from "outreach" to "community co-creation"!
I love it!
#LibSocialConnect @WebJunction @CILIPScotland @DrMattFinch
Still time to do this in your library the first weekend in October: https://t.co/VZJnh4xix6
"It's about leveling the cultural playing field so everyone's willing to give it a go..& not overthinking it!" On why @FunPalaces is not about "outreach" of professional work but using other skills/resources *already* in your community.🙏all at our lively @OrkneyLibrary workshop!
“You all are my friends and family”
Learning about power of adult programs in public libraries at #ARSL2019
“You connect patrons to resources AND each other!”
#LibSocialConnect @WebJunction
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