Engaging Library Partners in 4-H Programming

March 1, 2012 | Public Programs

This article explores the partnership between the Baltimore County 4-H program and the Baltimore County Public Library, which forged a partnership to offer structured experiential programming opportunities to meet the afterschool needs of youth who visit their local library. Their experience suggests that libraries and youth development organizations can fruitfully collaborate to create sustainable quality afterschool programming.

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Nia Fields

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University of Maryland Extension

Elizabeth Rafferty

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Baltimore County Public Library

Citation

Publication Name: Afterschool Matters

Volume: 15

Page Number: 26

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM | Health and medicine

Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Library Programs

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