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Library Learning

July 31, 2020 / Community Engagement Action,Global Action,Taking Action / 1 Comment 0

In the last week of our summer reading adventures, we encourage you to explore an endangered and precious global institution of reading, knowledge, cultural preservation, and community connection – your local library!

Check out what is happening at your local public library. There may be interesting events, virtual tours, classes, new books to read, and who knows what else! Let us know what you discover.

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Let’s Talk About Books!

July 23, 2020 / Art in Action,Community Engagement Action,Interpersonal Action,Taking Action / No Comments 0

How has your summer reading been? We invite you to share your reading experience from the last 2 weeks with our community. Tell us about the book(s) you are currently enjoying in the comments below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Now, Ready, Steady, Go!

Who is Your Book Buddy?

July 17, 2020 / Art in Action,Interpersonal Action,Taking Action / No Comments 1

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So, what did you read?! Following up from last week, this week we invite you to share your experience with someone, anyone. Discuss what you chose to read and in turn, ask about the last book they read for fun. Who knows – you might find your future favorite book!

Share your pleasure! Ready, Steady, Go!

Read for pleasure!

July 10, 2020 / Art in Action,Individual Action,Lifestyle Action,Taking Action / No Comments 1

This week, we encourage you to pick up a book or listen to someone read a book to you, just for enjoyment in true escapism fashion! Think fiction, prose, poetry, comics, anything you’d choose simply because you want to. Forget about whether it’s good for you. Do tell us what you are enjoying reading these days in the comments. All recommendations are welcome.

Reading is an opportunity to step away from duties and responsibilities to enter a world of your choosing! When we read, we actively engage in another’s story, whatever that may be. Reading is restorative, relaxing, and fun. This month, we will encourage you to engage in the the joys of summer reading. Ready, Steady, Go!

Get Your Very Own Library Card

April 8, 2019 / Community Engagement Action,Taking Action / No Comments 1

This week´s action item is to visit your local library and get yourself a library card. Because books are amazing and reading is fun. And fun is great for your sense of well being.

A library card will allow you to borrow books, music, films, magazines. Your mind will grow and your spirit will soar.

Learning is a lifelong adventure we start as soon as we are born. When we continue learning we stay young and feel a sense of vitality and wonder that is typical of children.

Reading a book is more relaxing than reading off a screen. Listening to music helps you access your emotions. Hearing words and notes within the cavern of your own mind fosters your imagination and creativity.

Libraries are a place where we can share physical objects like books, films, music and tools, as well as ideas and time. Libraries create the connection with our communities that we are all craving.

Get your library card this week.

P.S – If you feel like it, take a photo of yourself with your card in front of your library and share it with us.