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Bringing The Arts Into The Library, Jack G. Montgomery Jr., Contributor, Carol Smallwood, Editor Jan 2014

Bringing The Arts Into The Library, Jack G. Montgomery Jr., Contributor, Carol Smallwood, Editor

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Using a library’s facilities to bring arts to the community is not only a valuable service, but also a wonderful marketing and outreach opportunity, a tangible way to show the public that libraries offer value, thus shoring up grassroots support. Editor Smallwood has combed the country finding examples of programs implemented by a variety of different types of libraries to enrich, educate, and entertain patrons through the arts. Her book shares such successful efforts as

  • Poetry programs in the public library
  • Gatherings for local authors at the community college
  • Creative writing in middle schools
  • Multicultural arts presentations at the university …