Engaging Library Partners in 4-H Programming

March 1st, 2012 | RESEARCH

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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Team Members

Nia Fields, Author, University of Maryland Extension
Elizabeth Rafferty, Author, Baltimore County Public Library

Citation

Publication: Afterschool Matters
Volume: 15
Page(s): 26

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM | Health and medicine
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Afterschool Programs | Library Programs | Public Programs