Cinematic programming can be a phenomenal way to promote library services and the library as a fun interactive community gathering space. Many libraries here in Colorado show films either as part of a seasonal event or throughout the year. Some libraries operate these events as an extension of their Collection Development department, have committees to oversee and staff the events or even have one lone devotee who manages the entire affair. Most libraries have a blanket license, most commonly from Swank, also know as Movie Licensing USA, to avoid any copyright infringement. Featuring films can draw attention to the diversity of our collections and our residents and emphasize our value to the public. These less traditional events have the unique ability to attract current, new and lapsed library customers. While each library varies in it’s approach to film exhibition, the results are the same. Happy families and individuals gleaning enjoyment and stimulation from the library. Continue reading ‘It’s Showtime! @ Your Library’
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The Institute for Museums and Library Services recently released its list of June 2009 grant recipients (http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/061709b_list.shtm). One of these awards is a nearly $1M grant to Denver Public Library (principal investigator is DPL’s Kristen Svendsen); grant partners include REFORMA-Colorado, the Colorado Association of Libraries, and the University of Denver. The purpose of the grant is to increase the number of librarians with the skills and knowledge to serve linguistically and culturally diverse communities. The money will be used to pay full-tuition and scholarships for 18 students to obtain their master’s degrees at the University of Denver’s library school. (This is the 3rd such grant received by DPL; it is known locally as “Leaders III”.)
Congratulations to the Athmar Park Branch Library who is the recipient of a grant from the Urban Arts Fund and will participating with an anti-graffiti-vandalism project this summer! This purpose of this project is to raise awareness about graffiti and will encourage kids and adults alike to take pride in their community.
The theme of their project, a mural, will be “Knowledge is Power.” The mural will say “Athmar Park Library” and will feature the work of many local artists! These local artists will consist of neighborhood youth in grades 5 through 12. Their work will be documented using photos, videos, and podcasts which will be posted on the eVolver website.
The mural, which will be hung on the south-facing wall of the Athmar Park Library as a permanent art installation, will be unveiled on August 19!
Excerpt by Tara Bannon (Denver Public Library)
The Toy Library is located in the basement of the Denver Public Library’s Smiley branch at 4501 W. 46th Ave. on the edge of Berkeley Park. Their hours are Tuesday 6-7:30, Thursdays 11-Noon (right after Storytime) and Saturdays 10-Noon. The hours are a bit odd, but keep in mind these guys are volunteers and donating their own time to this project.
The best thing about the toy library is that you can check these toys out for FREE! They even have COSTUMES! Website
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