Innovative libraries -- helping people eat better
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMT
As e-books gain popularity, many wonder what's in store for our public libraries. Well, Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free LIbrary is participating in a program that solidifies its place as a community center, and not just a spot to borrow books. As as article
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Baltimore: Public Libraries
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:41:00 GMT
From the Article: The number of visitors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library increased by 20 percent in a six-month period, prompting library officials to suggest that the Internet is helping boost usage at an institution known for its printed
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There are food 'deserts' in Baltimore city -who knew?
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT
at the same locations the next day. It is currently operating at the Washington Village and Orleans Street Enoch Pratt Free Library branches. “This program will make these neighborhoods stronger and healthier, allowing residents the same access to
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Baltimore launches Virtual Supermarket
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:36:00 GMT
launched a project that lets residents of two neighborhoods not served by supermarkets to order groceries at the library and pick them up the next day. Officials say residents in East Baltimore and Washington Village are in so-called "food deserts," or
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Dog-eared pages at the Pratt Library
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:22:00 GMT
Kids at the Southeast Anchor Library enjoyed two special reading buddies: collies Sandy and Jasmine, owned by volunteers Joyce and Michelle Engle of Bel Air. Two other dogs, mixed-breed rescues named Bones and Nigel, also participated
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