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The Longest Table

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People seated at the Longest Table Event

Howard County Library System brought over 300 people together for an afternoon of dialogue and deliberation.

Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS)

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female teacher assisting two girls with technology education

A monthlong series at Cobb County Public Library inspires teenage girls to broaden their horizons about science.

History Comes Alive

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A Minnesota library partnered with an African American museum to bring prominent historical figures to life.

Startup Weekend EDU Seattle

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a laptop, eyeglasses, open notebook on a desk

Competitors — including many patrons new to the startup space — brainstorm over ways to improve education.

Toy Lending Library

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Oakland Public Library lends dinosaurs, trucks, dolls and other toys at six library locations.

In Creative Company: Art Classes for Older Adults

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Sacramento Public Library's painting and drawing classes culminated with an art show featuring 60 artists.

Our Streets, Our Stories: Oral Histories

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Brooklyn Public Library explores “the Brooklyn that is and the Brooklyn that was" through audio interviews.

Homeschool Resource Center

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schoolboy studying in the library using a globe

Homeschooling parents spend hundreds on educational materials. Learn how one Illinois public library advocated for the "try before you buy" curriculum approach.

Pull Up a Chair at the Library

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The Westchester (N.Y.) Library System hired a program coordinator to offer service referrals to low-income older adults.

Painting & Jewelry-Making: Older Adults

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The Phoenix Public Library sparked creativity in older adults with a series of hands-on art classes.