The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesAging Well Learning CommunityThe Aging Well Learning Community is a program sponsored by the King County Library System that's dedicated to aging well with...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesDementia friendly librariesHow can public libraries make sure they’re dementia friendly? Here are some suggestions about services, collection development, and...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesLibrary services for people with dementiaWhat is the public library's role in serving people with dementia? Faith Brautigam, Director of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesThat all may readThe NLS has a tag line that touches me: That all may read. It's a worthy goal. NLS, the National Library Service for the Blind and...
The Senior Reading RoomE-booksBorrowing e-books from the libraryMost public libraries offer a free e-book borrowing service. It's available to everyone of course, but this service can be especially...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesPublic libraries need senior reading rooms, part 2As I mentioned in my last post, the public library where I live has children and teen rooms. Books in these areas are categorized by age...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesPublic libraries need senior reading rooms, part 1My public library has a children's room with low tables, stuffed animals, picture books, and board games. Books are shelved low, making...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesPublic libraries reach out to seniorsMy grandmother couldn't drive. She didn't own a car and didn't have much money. She loved to read, though, so she regularly walked the...
The Senior Reading RoomLibrariesAssisted living librariesMom’s assisted living community had a library for residents. It was an inviting space with a gas fireplace, easy chairs, and a coffee...