Giving Children a Foundation for Learning
July 31, 2013Ed Note: This is a cross post from the blog of whitehouse.gov.
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Professor Wellbody Teaches Good Health to Pacific Science Center Visitors
July 29, 2013Pacific Science Center’s permanent exhibit, Professor Wellbody’s Academy of Health & Wellness, showcases how our daily personal choices can positively affect our health and well-being for years to come. Guests are immersed in 7,000 square feet of hands-on inventions, gadgets, activities and experiences that present health as a lifelong process of balancing exercise, diet, proper rest and… Read more
From Graphic Novels to Traveling Pop Up Exhibits: New Directions in Public Outreach
July 26, 2013By Tamara Hemmerlein Local History Partners coordinator at the Indiana Historical Society Recently I participated in a session at the American Library Association annual conference in Chicago about the role of collaboration in preserving heritage.
Got libraries? A site visit to America’s Dairyland
July 25, 2013By Teresa DeVoe Program Specialist, IMLS For many U.S.-based librarians, the warmest months of the year are known for summer reading programs, professional association conferences, and student workers. Here at IMLS State Programs, we know summer as the high season for site visits. As a key part of our monitoring work, site visits help us review the administration of Library Services and… Read more
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Diversity-Centered Programming Enhances Cultural Understanding
July 24, 2013Ed Note: This is a cross post from the blog of whitehouse.gov.
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Embracing Creativity
July 23, 2013By Melissa Heintz Public Affairs Specialist, IMLS Columbus Museum of Art Executive Director Nanette Maciejunes thinks that creativity is a critical 21st century skill that we all should have. She also believes that we can discover our passions in life by connecting with art. Look no further than the Columbus Museum of Art to think outside of the box! Programs like ArtLab help teens tap into… Read more
Enchanted Garden Explorer Packs
July 22, 2013By Ann Hackeling Enchanted Garden Coordinator and Instructor, Howard County Library Miller Branch
Rev Your Engines
July 18, 2013Sparks! Ignition Grants Gear Up to Explore Innovations in Library and Museum Service By Susan H. Hildreth Director, IMLS Need some inspiration? Take a look at the Sparks! Ignition Grants we announced this week. These grants are an opportunity to explore an innovative idea and then report back about lessons learned.
AAHC Forum: The Growing Impact of Haitian Art and Culture
July 18, 2013Introduction: The Haitian Heritage Museum is implementing phase two of its strategic plan, which focuses on expanding arts education programs in local schools, partnering with colleges and universities to host new exhibitions, and enhancing overall capacity for collections and program management.