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Citing examples of library gardens around the world that are thriving, this first-ever book on the subject not only demonstrates the many benefits of library gardens but also provides a complete overview of issues applicable to all library types and geographical environments.

Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 A Brief History of Libraries and Gardens
  • Chapter 2 Demonstration Gardens in Libraries
  • Chapter 3 Learning in Library Gardens
  • Chapter 4 Community Engagement
  • Chapter 5 Library Garden Design
  • Chapter 6 Planning and Managing the Library Garden
  • Chapter 7 Sustaining the Garden through Funding, Partnerships, and Volunteers
  • Chapter 8 Evaluating Garden Programs
  • Appendix A A Tour of All the Gardens Cited in This Book
  • Appendix B Sample Community Garden Rules, Regulations, and Gardener Agreements
  • Appendix C Sample Volunteer Gardener Application
  • Appendix D Sample Evaluation Report
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Libraries and Gardens Growing Together

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838918555, 978-0838918555
      ISBN10: 0838918557

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Citing examples of library gardens around the world that are thriving, this first-ever book on the subject not only demonstrates the many benefits of library gardens but also provides a complete overview of issues applicable to all library types and geographical environments.

      Table of Contents
      • Acknowledgments
      • Introduction
      • Chapter 1 A Brief History of Libraries and Gardens
      • Chapter 2 Demonstration Gardens in Libraries
      • Chapter 3 Learning in Library Gardens
      • Chapter 4 Community Engagement
      • Chapter 5 Library Garden Design
      • Chapter 6 Planning and Managing the Library Garden
      • Chapter 7 Sustaining the Garden through Funding, Partnerships, and Volunteers
      • Chapter 8 Evaluating Garden Programs
      • Appendix A A Tour of All the Gardens Cited in This Book
      • Appendix B Sample Community Garden Rules, Regulations, and Gardener Agreements
      • Appendix C Sample Volunteer Gardener Application
      • Appendix D Sample Evaluation Report
      • Bibliography
      • Index

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