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

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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

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Sharon Crotser-Toy

Director

Watervliet District Library

333 N. Main Street

Watervliet, MI 49098

269-463-6382

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