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Public Libraries' Latest Offering: Musical Instruments

Julia Hotz

January 14, 2020 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Instrument rentals help to address a gap in privilege. The Central Branch of Brooklyn Public Library in New York City is one of several programs in the US and Canada that loan out musical instruments for free. The program in NYC began with the support of a grant from BKLYN Incubator. Similar programs in Philadelphia and Toronto, Canada, loan instruments to members of their community through funding from grant programs.

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Education after the school bell rings: libraries lend help with homework difficulties

Brenna Brown

January 08, 2020 |

The Beacon Today |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, West Palm Beach, Florida

Libraries around West Palm Beach, Florida, have collaborated to offer resources to children who need to work on technology-dependant homework after school, but who don't have access to the Internet or a computer at home. The libraries offer free group-style tutoring with adult supervision and assistance, allowing kids to ask questions and get help with difficult assignments.

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A year after Denver Public Library ended late fees, patrons — and their books — are returning

Elizabeth Hernandez

December 28, 2019 |

The Denver Post |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Eliminating overdue fines at libraries allows low-income patrons to reengage with public resources. The Denver Public Library replaced fines with a lending restriction, meaning that patrons could only check out new items once overdue items had been returned. After doing away with late fees, the Denver Public Library has seen a return of its patrons who had previously stopped using the library’s services.

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Auraria Campus Installs Largest Singular Rooftop Solar Array In Downtown Denver

Dillon Thomas

November 14, 2019 |

KCNC-TV |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Auraria Campus in Denver installed more than 2,100 solar panels on their school’s library, which will save students money and be more sustainable. The campus teamed up with Namaste Solar to build the $1 million solar array, which will reduce campus energy usage by about 2.5 percent annually. While it will take 15 years for the panels to recoup the cost of installation, the life of the project should be about 30 years, so it will also generate additional revenue for the school.

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Books on wheels: When the library comes to the homeless shelter

Harry Bruinius

October 31, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A bookmobile program in Queens brings stories, computers and wifi to family shelters to help expand access to these vital resources to children and families without a permanent home. The book-filled bus has served over 1,400 children and adults in Queens and offers titles and videos in Spanish as well as free library cards for families.

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A Big Little Idea From Nashville

Deborah Fallows

September 30, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

In Nashville, the public library system and metropolitan public school district are working together to ensure students have access to all the educational resources they need. To start, every student ID doubles as a library card.

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The Library That's Also an Art Gallery

Deborah Fallows

September 17, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Public libraries can serve as vital community resources. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the Forsyth County Public Library operates as a multi-use facility thanks to investments from a voter-approved bond and state grants. In addition to meeting rooms and computer labs, the library provides peer-support specialists trained in assisting homeless patrons with mental health counseling and job services. Health clinics and other community partners also participate in initiatives housed at the library.

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A Public Library of, by, and for the People

Deborah Fallows

August 06, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Brownsville, Texas

A public library in Brownsville, Texas continues to remain relevant through its dedication to learning from failed initiatives, investing in new technology, and ensuring that the space keeps up with ever-changing town culture. Beyond housing a plethora of books, the library has invested in 3D printers for local creators, studio space for a local television channel, and a colorful computer lab for teens to utilize.

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How Chicago Is Facing Its Violent History

Jonita Davis

July 26, 2019 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Discussing history can help communities heal from racial violence and trauma. Organizations like the Greater Bronzeville Action Plan, the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CCR19), and the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention are helping the Bronzeville community heal from the violence of the twentieth century by promoting education and commemoration about events like the historic 1919 riots. Partnerships between organizations such as these raise the level of discourse surrounding issues of racial trauma, promoting long-term social healing.

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Your Local Library May Have A New Offering In Stock: A Resident Social Worker

Colin Dwyer

July 17, 2019 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Long Branch, New Jersey

Libraries across the United States are expanding what they offer to not just include books, but also a host of social and human services. From stocking an anti-overdose drug to offering mental health services and legal support, libraries are preparing to serve anyone that may walk through the door.

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