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You Belong: LGBTQ+ and Allies Youth Group

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A public library had to earn the trust of LGBTQ+ teens before its after-school program could thrive.

Speed Friending

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making friends over coffee

A university library offers speed dating with a twist to get international students acquainted.

Connecting Sentences

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Miami-Dade County Public Library collaborated with a prison writing program to host an exhibition that proves everyone has a story to tell. 

Art Lab: Electric Painting

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Teenage girl wearing white shirt and headscarf paints wooden wall black

An Indiana public library combined paint and technology to create an interactive display with teens.

Earth Day Terrariums

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Earth Day concept with crystal globe catching sunlight on a bed of moss

An Oklahoma library hosted an Earth Day program where adults created miniature moss terrariums.

Henna Designs for Teens

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Teens at a Connecticut library got tattoos from a henna artist while enjoying snacks and a Bollywood film.

Pokéthon

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A Tennessee library created a Pokémon marathon (aka, a "Pokéthon"), offering fun for all ages.

Mini Drones and Droids

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An Ohio library uses mini flying robotics to teach teens and children programming skills.

Mr. Wiggles: My Reading Buddy

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A Connecticut school created a take-home library mascot to foster an early love of reading and writing.