[Michlib-l] Library Parks

[Ryan Eby]

Don't have one so take with a grain of salt, but some of the ones I've
visited / seen:


- See if there is a master gardener group in the area. They might be
  willing to put in some display / learning plots or take care of things
  like the butterfly garden.


- If it is right by the library you might look at lending out yard
  games, maybe even on the hourly basis so you have a good chance of
  parts not going missing. Things like bocce, kubb, lawn bowling, etc.
  Our giant jenga (can't be named that) has been really popular and if
  you know a carpenter you could build yourself:
  http://www.aadl.org/catalog/record/1493380


- If you have a larger park then you might look at getting a grant for a
  small pavilion on one end for performances or outside story times. You
  can also hang a sheet and do movie nights. Think I've seen one place
  that rented to local music artists as a venue to help pay for upkeep
  but you'd have to decide if that fits.


Ryan Eby

Ann Arbor District Library



On Thu, Mar 9, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Sharon Crotser-Toy wrote:

> Greetings, everyone, and happy Thursday!

> 

> Our library owns a small park which we are in the process of
> developing, sprucing up and "beautifying". This area will eventually
> be planted to attract butterflies as one of its intended functions. We
> are seeking a grant to complete the last phase of the project, which
> has prompted me to do a bit more research.
> 

> My questions are: If your library either owns or has access to a park,
> how do you utilize it? What benefits do you find are derived from it?
> 

> Thanks so much for your time! You can reply directly.

> 

> -Sharon

> 

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