Intergenerational Art Program Success

Shelly Colins Fuerbringer

Recently in the IFLS Keeping Up with Kids blog, Shelly Collins Fuerbringer from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire shared some great art ideas that, while targeted towards youth, actually engaged all ages.

Click here to get the scoop. [Inspiring Intergenerational Community Art Projects. Fuerbringer, Shelly Collins. Keeping Up with Kids blog. August 27, 2025.]

What to Do with Those Used Solar Eclipse Glasses

Image by Dave Davidson from Pixabay

After the excitement of the April 8 eclipse, many people are wondering what to do with their used glasses. Here are a few ideas shared this past week.

The Nicest Thing to Do With Your Eclipse Glasses After Today's Eclipse . Emily Long. Lifehacker. April 8, 2024

What to Do with Extra and Gently Used Eclipse Glasses?? Anne Holland. StarNet Community blog. April 11, 2024

DPI's Jeni Schomber also recommends these two resources:

• Astronomers Without Borders
• Eclipse Glasses USA

Gardening for Kids Grants Available

A big thanks to Nic News Weekly January 12, 2024 issue from the Nicolet Federated Library System for this tip :

GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant! This grant will award a total of 170 programs $500 in funding to start or improve their youth gardens or greenspaces. Any nonprofit organization, school district, university, government entity, or tax-exempt organization, such as religious organizations and Tribal governments, in the United States and US Territories serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or improve existing youth gardens or greenspaces. Applications are due by February 9, 2024.