14 Apr Tri-County Health: National Library Week
Tri-County Health Network promotes National Library Week, April 12-18
Tri-County Health Network joins the nation in celebrating our local libraries during National Library Week, April 12-18, highlighting the changing role of libraries, librarians, and library workers.
Libraries today are more than warehouses for books. Libraries and librarians are change agents within their communities, transforming lives through innovative educational resources and forward-thinking programming.
Libraries are doing their part to close the digital divide and level the playing field by providing free access to information and technologies that many in their communities would be hard pressed to find elsewhere.
Libraries help to ensure the American dream and promote democracy by providing service to all regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status.
Librarians work with elected officials, small business owners, students and the public at large to discover and meet the needs of their communities. Whether through offering e-books and technology classes, materials for English-language learners, programs for job seekers or offering a safehaven in times of crisis, librarians listen to the community they serve, and they respond.
Specifically, through collaboration with Tri-County Health Network, local libraries have enhanced the health of our communities by offering a weekly, free, private space to our Community Health Workers and Enrollment Navigators for heart health screenings and insurance enrollment. To date our Community Health Workers have screened more than 500 individuals for heart health. all through the support of our community libraries!
“The library plays a key role in bringing together resources and stakeholders,” says Maggie McNally of Telluride’s Wilkinson Public Library. “We are able to provide a common ground that gives access to information and opportunities. The library, especially in rural towns, is the foundation of an empowered community.”
Community Health Worker, Nicole Gans, says of her library collaborations, “Our partnership with the libraries allows TCHNetwork to keep services free for individuals. We couldn’t do our work without their support.”
Here are some of the upcoming events at your local library:
Montrose Regional Library: Storytime for Families – Stop by on April 13th from 10:00am to 10:30am to enjoy storytime that blends technology and tradition. Enjoy books, music, dancing and fun!
Naturita Public Library: Fun Fridays Markerspace for Kids – This program for youth ages 5 – 12 will take place on April 17th from 10:30am to 12:00pm. It will be filled with fun projects and learning about science!
Ouray Public Library: New Patron Drive – All new Ouray Library patrons who visit the library between April 13 and April 17 and open a new account (18 and over, please) will be entered into a drawing for prizes on April 20th.
Ridgway Public Library: Interactive Story Time – April 17th from 11am to 12pm.
Wilkinson Public Library: Swing Dancing – Resolve to dance more in 2015! Join this new group meeting the first and third Thursday of every month in the program room to learn swing dance moves and then try them out.
Visit your local library to learn more!
About National Library Week & Tri-County Health:
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
As part of its strategic plan, TCHNetwork operates a number of Community Outreach Programs that serve a vital role in filling the void of access to critical healthcare by assuring care is accessible, affordable and available to all populations living in the rural three county region regardless of socioeconomic status. Programs include: San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program (Skippy); Insurance Coverage Assistance Program; Regional Medical Shuttle Program; Community Health Worker Preventive Care Outreach; and Patient Health Navigator Chronic Care Outreach.
For more information, visit: www.tchnetwork.org.
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