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Blog posts in Mid-Life Adults
Volunteers in libraries: a growing trend
The Corporation for National and Community Service reports that in 2015 Idaho ranked fifth in the nation for percentage of its population that volunteered (34%), second in the nation for the number of volunteer hours per resident (43.5), and fifth in the naton with a volunteer retention rate of 73%. Is your library taking advantage of the skills and willingness of Idahoans
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Can Your Library Use More Staff?

How many times have you wished for more help in your library? From Summer Reading to outreach, there isn't enough time to implement all your ideas.
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Dream Volunteers
Asking in order to receive is not a new concept. Whether the approach is based in religion or follows as outlined in pop culture books, the idea runs something like this: through the power of positive thinking, the thinker influences the outcome. No matter how outlandish or seemingly unattainable your desire, this philosophy states, all you have to do is ask and you will receive it.
- Posted by: Amy.Campbell - Guest Blogger
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Bridging Library Cultures

One of the positive results from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association's Grant "Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys Bookshelf" and two “Let’s Talk About It" (LTAI) book discussion series, themed "Points of View" and "Connected Histories", is a collaboration of local libraries.
- Posted by: Diane.Rice - Guest Blogger
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Hands on Activities Equal a Big Kids Playground
home the idea that using multiple senses and problem solving allows greater
learning and better retention. Whether it’s electrifying a banana, creating a
whirli-gig, whipping up a batch of marshmallows, or putting together a 3D
puzzle, hands on activities allow adults to engage in ways often unavailable in
their daily lives.
- Posted by: catherine.stanton - Guest Blogger
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Developing Volunteer Management Skills
If you need support as a volunteer coordinator, are considering creating a volunteer program in your library, or want to take your volunteer program to the next level, joining an organization especially for volunteer managers might be the answer. Volunteer managers realize the important role they play in helping their organization meet its mission. Participating in a volun
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MySocialSecurity
ICfL is partnering with the Social Security Administration to help Idahoans keep abreast of their Social Security benefits.
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Maker Programs for Adults!
Advocating for hands-on adult programming may be summed up by the following note left on a program evaluation sheet by a customer…
- Posted by: Sarah.Chase - Guest Blogger
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TLA 50 FB Page Provides Great Ideas
Remember Transforming Life After 50? They still have a couple of sites devoted to mid-life adults that are worth keeping an eye on!
- Posted by: Erica Compton
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New Online Resource for "Seasoned" Folks!
We are not old, we are seasoned! That's the tagline for a new resource we found online. It ties in well
with our mid-life adult initiative and should prove a valuable resource. Seasoned Times is dedicated
to encouraging wise and healthy aging. You can visit often as new content is
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