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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/stats-facts-at-a-glance/">
AARP Livable Communities</a> grant reminder below, as well as Noah’s note on this year’s winning libraries from across the country… some great ideas!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her - See </span></i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you missed this national funding opportunity, make sure to
<a href="https://cp.email.aarp.org/lc_signup_form">sign up</a> to get alerts for next year's call for proposals. A great opportunity any library can apply to.
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<span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2021/2021-grantees.html" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2021/2021-grantees.html<o:p></o:p></a></span></h4>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This year's winning libraries include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">Grand Forks: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gflibrary.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ce5f35e81bbb3423dfb5f08d952239747%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637631135089386733%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Udg9RU%2FY9SVUln%2FE2%2Fvw%2FUkC%2FK0BdmRPHg3S7dXlESI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Learn more about the Grand Forks Public Library"><span style="color:#2F7899">Grand
Forks Public Library</span></a></span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">The Intergenerational Music Playground will bring people of all ages, cultures and abilities together in an interactive and fun way that fosters community connections,
inspires innovation and encourages curiosity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">Malvern: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsclibrary.arkansas.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ce5f35e81bbb3423dfb5f08d952239747%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637631135089396692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UPslXTpxTbW9Yseqp9dcYLEJ7Xd75EAKiafeH6X2vYs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Visit the Malvern Hot Spring Library online"><span style="color:#2F7899">Malvern-Hot
Spring County Library</span></a></span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">This project expands an existing Story Trail & Garden by adding planters, decorative seating and supplies — including outdoor easels for painting classes, and books for
summer reading baskets — to support library programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Readfield</span></strong></a> <br>
Funding will be used to create a kayak dock, provide outdoor seating at the library and local beach, and acquire equipment for curbside deliveries at the community food pantry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b></a>The Boston Public Library will add locations to its free, 24-hour Outdoor Wi-Fi Program so people can access high-speed internet services through workstations located outside of library buildings. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">The addition of a covered walkway and footbridge will help make the community center and library safely accessible in all types of weather.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ridge Public Library</span></a></span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">Challenge funds will be used to create a welcoming and safe public courtyard containing furniture created from a beloved Heritage Oak tree that once stood in the location.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Community Library</span></a></span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">A library lawn will become the location of a staffed, resource-rich park featuring books, games, activities and technology services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">As one of Houston’s first augmented reality (AR) installations, a new mural will help make the Aldine Branch Library a more engaging destination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">A new park located near the public library, town offices and a trailhead will connect the spaces and feature a community garden, a Wi-Fi hot spot, games, seating and
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">Funding will support the Snohomish Library Story Trail, an installation of 22 "stations" — each holding pages from a children's picture book — placed along the Centennial
Trail.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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County Public Library</span></a></span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#262626">This project will create a small parklet at the library to provide an appealing public green space that can be used and enjoyed by library patrons and community residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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A StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity through which the pages of a children's book are posted along a popular walking route. Grant funds will be used to install bilingual stories at walkable locations around the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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