Hi Sharon: Last spring we partnered with our Township Dept. of Parks & Rec to install a StoryWalk® in a park in the library neighborhood. It was a fun and successful project and will continue again this summer. I’ve attached a couple photos of our project. Contact me if you want more information or if you are attending MLA Spring Institute stop by our table at the Cool Things My Library Does session on Thursday, March 30 for detailed how to’s and to see an actual sign from our StoryWalk®. Ann Ann Chapman, Head Librarian Capital Area District Libraries - Haslett 1590 Franklin Street, Suite #200, Haslett, MI 48840 517-339-2324 | chapmana@cadl.org<mailto:chapmana@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | twitter.com/cadl | facebook.com/cadlibrary From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Crotser-Toy Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 12:27 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Library Parks Greetings, everyone, and happy Thursday! Our library owns a small park which we are in the process of developing, sprucing up and "beautifying". This area will eventually be planted to attract butterflies as one of its intended functions. We are seeking a grant to complete the last phase of the project, which has prompted me to do a bit more research. My questions are: If your library either owns or has access to a park, how do you utilize it? What benefits do you find are derived from it? Thanks so much for your time! You can reply directly. -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives
