Resources for Older Adult Art Programs in Libraries

Your Creative Aging Use Guide

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in Your Library

From quick-start guides to proven strategies, explore everything you need to plan, run,
and sustain creative aging programs that matter.

Tools + Guides

Getting Started: Launching a Creative Aging Arts Education Program in Your Library

Case Stories

Learn more about the success of these programs in our case stories:

Creative Aging Resources

This resource hub houses 800+ creative aging studies, tools, and stories from arts and health experts across the U.S. and beyond.

An Easy Guide to the Latest Research

Case-Making Resources for Creative Aging Programs

Creative Aging and Healthy Aging Resources

Webinar Series

In this three-part webinar series, Lifetime Arts and Califa’s Infopeople share strategies, insights, and stories
from library leaders, teaching artists, and older adults on launching and sustaining creative aging programs in libraries.

PART 1

Why Creative Aging? A Practical Guide for Libraries

Kick off the series with an essential guide to launching creative aging programs in your library. Discover how these programs support older adult health, brain wellness, and social connection—and why libraries are uniquely positioned to lead this work.

PART 2

Creative Aging in Rural and Small Libraries: Models & Solutions

Through real-world case studies, learn how library staff adapted to limited resources, built community partnerships, and recruited participants. Gain strategies for overcoming barriers and making creative aging programs sustainable and meaningful in rural contexts.

PART 3

Building Buy-In: Gaining Support for Creative Aging at Local and State Levels

Learn strategies to engage stakeholders, align with current funding priorities, and communicate program impact. This session will help library leaders, administrators, and advocates understand how to position creative aging as an essential service for older adults.

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Turn Your Library Into a Hub of Creativity

Discover What’s Possible

Learn how Creative Aging transforms lives through research and proven practices.

Be Inspired by Success

See real library programs making an impact in communities like yours.

Bring It to Life

Access tools and resources to launch Creative Aging at your library.