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Photograph of an iceberg
Photograph of an iceberg
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg to Communicate with Your Community
Blog by Community-Centered Libraries

To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.

Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Money Madness Teen Lock-in
in Program Models

This popular teen financial lit program (complete with free pizza!) took place after library hours.

Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Adopt a House Plant
in Program Models

Host a "plant swap," where people can get new plants, share cuttings, or drop off plants.

Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Recycle a Ton in 2021!
in Program Models

A school library planned this successful community service recycling program.

Photograph of one of the final quilts
Photograph of one of the final quilts
Community Friendship Quilt Project
in Program Models

Crafty patrons contributed fabric squares to create four quilts on display at the Nevins Library.

Illustration of person drinking out a mug with icons of makeup and books surrounding. Text reads: Books & Looks
Illustration of person drinking out a mug with icons of makeup and books surrounding. Text reads: Books & Looks
Books & Looks
in Program Models

It's like a makeup tutorial and book podcast in one!

Hometown Librarian: Q&A with a Problem-Solving Small-Town Librarian
in News

When librarian Jessi Baker learned that kids in her community could go hungry, she started an effort to find a solution.

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NASA@ My Library logo
Apply Now: NASA@ My Library STEAM Initiative
in News

Sixty public and tribal libraries in the U.S. will be selected to become NASA@ My Library Partners.