Author Archives: mheintz

Library Helps Local Businesses

Posted on April 26, 2013 by mheintz

By Donna Olson Information Specialist, Howell Carnegie District Library Howell Carnegie District Library in Howell, Michigan, was typical of many public libraries, struggling from the poor economy before we decided to infiltrate our business community on the grassroots level. Like many … Continue reading →

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AAHC Forum: Former Journalist Reviving Lost History, Culture at The Kansas African American Museum

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mheintz

This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC … Continue reading →

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Piggy Bank Tales: Teaching Children how to Manage Money

Posted on April 24, 2013 by mheintz

By Linda Filkosky District Library Consultant, Altoona District Libraries Funding from the IMLS Grants to States program has given librarians in the Altoona District of Pennsylvania and throughout the state a great opportunity to use their personal connections with parents, grandparents, caregivers, … Continue reading →

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HELP Advance: Supporting the Small Museum

Posted on April 23, 2013 by mheintz

By Abby Dean Program Communications Manager, Mid-America Arts Alliance Based in the country’s heartland, our organization, Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), serves a six-state region that’s rich with small, eclectic museums, all of which play a vital role in providing educational experiences … Continue reading →

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