Grandparent's Day

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Bring out the kid in all of us! This program offered grandparents a chance to bond with their young grandchildren at the library.  

Community Engagement: Healthy Living Outreach for Seniors

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Partner with a senior living center to bring tech courses to older patrons. 

Dear Friend: Quarantine Pen Pal Campaign

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A Tennessee public library launched a pen pal campaign to connect quarantined teens and senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Wrapping Up a Grant Project

The programs are over, the partnerships are winding down. But not so fast — there’s still work to done. 

Get Fit with Geri-Fit

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Winterset Public Library offers a 45-minute, evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults of all physical ability.

Tales and Travel

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Through a series of "excursions," Gail Borden Public Library's nationally recognized program reaches people with early- to mid-stage dementia.

Nutritious, Quick and FlavorFULL Cooking

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cutting board with vegetables being cut up with a knife

A three-part cooking and health information series reaches patrons with obesity, diabetes and other weight management issues.

Chair Yoga / Exercise Ball Class

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A twice-weekly chair yoga class run by a volunteer instructor brings a regular crowd to Walton Public Library.

Senior Fitness Class and Chair Yoga

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Two senior citizens are working out with a fitness trainer.

If your older patrons struggle to make it out of the house in the winter, bring the programming to them.