When the Mattress Factory - Museum of Contemporary Art
opened its doors in 1977, it envisioned being a place created by artists, supported by artists, and continually enriched by artists. Now, almost 40 years later, the Mattress Factory has evolved into a cornerstone of the national art scene known for helping artists create pieces that speak to the world they live in. Read more in our latest Project Profile.
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IMLS has teamed up with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance to announce a pilot project that aims to increase digital inclusion in the United States through local digital literacy trainers, called the Digital Inclusion Corps. The pilot project will deploy Corps members to five tribal and rural communities.
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Ah . . . the lifelong impact of librarians!
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We love seeing #NationalMedal winners sharing the stories of their community! StoryCorps Mid-America Science Museum
Mid-America Science Museum to Storycorps Spotlight: Mid-America Science Museum
Susan & Morgan have arrived with StoryCorps! They'll be here all weekend recording interviews about Mid-America Science Museum with local members of the community!
Leaders from the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens recently attended First Lady Michelle Obama’s Final Garden Harvest at the White House in recognition of its work on the Let's Move! Pittsburgh Program. They were joined by two students from the Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School. Read their story.
https://www.imls.gov/…/phipps-conservatory-and-botanical-ga… Let's Move
IMLS welcomes the newest members of the National Museum and Library Services Board. Congratulations!
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Kids ride train to Santa at The Danbury Railway Museum
A young boy and his little sister sit down next to Santa Claus on an old-fashioned rail car decorated with toys, stockings, a Christmas tree, and a model train in a winter display.
“Have you been good this year?” Santa asks the boy.
...“Yep,” he says excitedly.
“What good things have you done?” Santa asks.
“I’ve helped my family,” the boy says.
“And what about at school?”
The boy replies that he’s been good at school, too. The brother and sister tell Santa what they want for Christmas -- Power Rangers and a dog, respectively -- pose for a photo, and then pick out candy canes and coloring books to take home.
DANBURY - A young boy and his little sister sit down next to Santa Claus on an old-fashioned rail car decorated with toys, stockings, a Christmas tree, and a model train in a winter display. Power Rangers and a dog, respectively -- pose for a photo, and then pick out candy canes and coloring books t...
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Altadena Library Programs Reflect Community’s Ethnic Culture
On the second Saturday of every month (at least from October through June), the Altadena Library turns into a hopping and noisy place – descriptions few people would associate with the word library. And that’s by design.
A brainchild of Mindy Kittay, Director of the Altadena Library District, Second Saturday began about a year and a half ago. She explains, “I felt we needed to do something to bring the community int...o the library for reasons besides checking out a book. We want to provide opportunities for people to create, imagine, and be motivated to learn, grow, and enjoy music, dancing, food, and drink.”
It is Kittay’s job to make sure the library adapts to the shifting needs of the community. But she is undoubtedly up to the task. After all, she gained an excellent experience at her previous job as the Finance Director at Any Think Libraries in Colorado. During the five years she worked there, it went from what the Denver Post decried ‘the worst library in the state’ to winning an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) Library of the Year award, the highest honor it can achieve. “We reinvented what a library could be,” she declares. Altadena Library District
By May S. Ruiz On the second Saturday of every month (at least from October through June), the Altadena Library turns into a hopping and noisy place – descriptions few people would associate with the word library. And that’s by design. A brainchild of Mindy Kittay, Director of the Altadena Library...
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What to know what the best books were in 2016 for children and teens?
Well, it looks like NYPL The New York Public Library has a clue.
If you loved our blog yesterday about this year's winners of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, you're going to love this video from 2016 winner New York Transit Museum and its Subway Sleuths after-school program!
http://www.nytransitmuseum.org/learn/subwaysleuths/
#IMLSBlog - When School is Out, #Museums and #Libraries are In
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards formerly known as “Coming Up Taller,” is the nation's highest honor for out-of-school arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young people, particularly those from underserved communities.
#IMLSNews - ConnectED Library Card Challenge Open to New Communities for Round Two
Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Urban Libraries Council are implementing round two of the ConnectED Library Card Challenge. The initiative calls upon library executives, school superintendents, and elected officials to work together on aligning programs and resources in their systems so that every school student can receive a library card and have access to the learning resources of America’s public #libraries.
County delves into history
Forsyth County commissioners will use $1.5 million in unused reserve funds to help Old Salem restore the village’s school for boys.
The Boys’ School at Old Salem was built in 1794 and is the oldest Moravian school building still standing, said Old Salem President and CEO Ragan Folan. Old Salem Museums & Gardens
...Old Salem had raised $955,000 toward the projected $2.45 million education and restoration budget and received a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The funds from the county put the project’s budget at $2.6 million. #IMLSGrant
A Bronx Librarian Keen on Teaching Homeless Children a Lasting Love of Books
Colbert Nembhard looked more like a traveling salesman than a librarian in his dark suit with his rolling suitcase on a recent Wednesday morning in the Bronx.
He had strolled 10 minutes to the Crotona Inn homeless shelter from the Morrisania Branch Library-NYPL, where he has been the manager for 25 years. As he dug through the dozens of books stuffed inside the suitcase, an announcement crackled over the intercom inside the shelter, where 87 families live: “Mr. Nembhard is here to read stories and sing songs to your children.” The New York Times
“YUMMM!”: A sculpture made from Peeps at a Baltimore museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is known for highlighting the work of self-taught artists, as well as mechanical devices, toys, and whirligigs with colorful moving parts.
But through Sept. 3, visitors can see an exhibit titled “YUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and Future of Food,” which examines the human relationship with food. It includes a 6-foot tall sculpture by Christian Twamley called “Sweepish Chef,” which is made out of candy Peeps. The exhibit begins with a 10-foot motorized food mandala by Wendy Brackman, complete with bee pollinators that bob as the wheel turns. Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne has a life-sized Gummy Bear self-portrait in the exhibit, which runs through Sept. 3.
#IMLSBlog - Mobilizing Animal Welfare Around the World
If you’ve visited the Lincoln Park Zoo in recent months, you may have noticed a lot of folks tapping away on iPads next to animal exhibits. No, they’re not snapping selfies or playing Pokemon Go. These science-focused individuals are supporting animal care and welfare through a behavioral-monitoring app called ZooMonitor. #IMLSGrant
Permanent America at Play exhibit to open at Strong
The final exhibit to showcase the history of play on the second floor of The Strong Museum is set to debut, leaders announced late Monday. It opens Dec. 10.
http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=237091
America at Play is an original permanent exhibit dedicated to 300 years of play and pastimes through a blend of rare artifacts and hands-on activities.
The project, funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, shows how emerging technologies as well as the effect of World War II with its metal shortage, made an impact on the evolution of play throughout American history. #IMLSGrant
Happy Holidays, Facebook friends!
This is a nice treat for the holidays from. NYPL The New York Public Library
NOVEMBER 23, 2016 – In the spirit of giving this holiday season, librarians at The New York Public Library (NYPL) are sharing their recommended reads of 2016 for children and teens. A perfect guide for those looking to give the best books to their favorite young readers, the two lists – 100 Best Bo...
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The IMLS Office of Museum Services recently participated in a pre-conference grantee convening and other activities related to the 2016 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALM). Here is the first in a short series about those activities.
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- Thank you so much for one of the most AMAZING experiences of 2016......heck of my life. Wishing you all Happy Holidays and may you have a Happy New Year! See More
- In the rush of holiday activities, don't forget to submit your propo...sal to Big Talk From Small Libraries! The deadline is January 13, 2017. http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/2016/11/22/2017-call-for-speakers-now-open/ See More
Talitha Parker5starAs a young child, my parents took me and my siblings to museums every weekend. We participated in art classes, explored ...new exhibits and enjoyed activities . I also spent hours in the library reading my favorite authors, studying subjects not covered in school, even learning sign language in a free class. As a parent, I take my children to libraries and museums to extend their knowledge and reach into our local and global community. I am glad such opportunit ies are available for them and grateful @USIMLS continues to inspire and support institutio ns promoting lifelong learning, cultural and civic interactio ns. See More 
5starI used to be a homeless person in dallas and while there I went to the library alot and what they did for me was wonderf...ul they put me in a podcast about the homelessness and it gave me a better understand ing on the crisis interventi on and also gave them a better insight on the homeless the people that have worked for americorps gave me the opportunit y to speak freely at the coffee and conversati on and had fun with us on game day but most of all they were very helpful to me when it came to questions and answers I highly recommend them to everyone that has a chance to encounter this library See More
