Image from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VvOGviPic8 What’s the Idea? An artist residency program is an opportunity for libraries to create partnerships with local artists. In this program, the library will host artists to take over a space where they can focus on their craft. The result is a newly created artistic space that invites interaction and curiosity with the public.  A residency can last from a few months to a full year. Artists will work with library staff to co-design a schedule that best showcases the artist’s work as well as create opportunities for them to collaborate and share with the community. The goals of the program include: Opportunity for the community to…

Exploring constant and purposeful change in the library profession I have always made it a point to visit a local library when visiting a new area. A fun addition to a library’s collection that always makes me excitedly gasp is the use of a seed library. I’m always excited to see what they have to offer. Seed libraries are an amazingly simple service that provide the community access to free seeds to plant and grow on their own. Any limitations, restrictions, or additional suggestions regarding the service are decided by the host library. This potential for seed libraries results in a unique experience for library users at any location that…