Read Best Small Library in America 2012: The Independence Public Library, KS to learn how the library's small staff of 8 strove to save it from closure, by building relationships within the community and with local legislators.

The Sylvania branch of the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Public Library and Lourdes College of Sylvania cosponsored a Veterans' Writing Workshop.  They "crafted a variety of thought-provoking writing and reading exercises intended to encourage all veterans, active and retired, to write about their experiences for their own benefit or to share them with friends and family." In the article "

If you're looking for ideas for arts-based programs, or want to know how your library can better support the arts & artists in your community, the brand-new Library as Incubator Project can help!

Plan now to attend this free InfoPeople webinar:

Building Community Partnerships to Augment Adult Services
July 27, 2011
2 - 3 pm
Click to attend at 2pm on the 27th; no registration required

The Reel to Real program helps libraries host public screenings of PBS documentaries, followed by audience discussions with local experts. The program is a partnership of Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) and the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA).

Here's some inspiration for you — though Naturita has a population of only 665, this Colorado community's library earned Library Journal's 2011 Best Small Library in America Award.

WebJunction is offering a free online seminar on ideas for ways libraries can collaborate with local job centers to provide services to job seekers.