Making Creative Aging Possible, Everywhere
WHO WE ARE
Empowering Libraries. Enriching Lives.
What began nearly two decades ago as an early effort to bring creative aging into local libraries has evolved into a growing movement. Today, libraries of every size can access practical resources and proven strategies to help older adults connect, create, and thrive in their communities.
Turning Vision
Into Impact
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Our Story
Libraries are ready to lead the creative aging movement; they just need the right support. That’s why Lifetime Arts, Wyoming State Library, Missouri State Library, and Califa joined forces to pilot programs that model how state and regional leadership can inspire and equip libraries nationwide.
Our Mission
To empower libraries with evidence-based resources and guidance so they can confidently design and deliver creative aging programs that enrich lives, strengthen communities, and celebrate the creativity of older adults.
OUR PARTNERS
Partnerships Making Impact Possible
This project was a partnership between Lifetime Arts, Califa, and the Missouri and Wyoming State Library Systems, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Lifetime Arts collaborates with organizations across the aging, arts, and library sectors to ensure every tool and strategy shared here is tested, relevant, and easy to put into action.
$6,000,000
Invested in creative aging programs
10,000+
Creative aging practitioners trained
850+
Organizations supported
270,000+
Older adults benefited
270,000
Older adults benefited
OUR VISION FORWARD
Shaping the Future of Creative Aging
Creative aging is becoming an integral part of library services and programming, helping communities support older adults in meaningful and lasting ways.
Embed creative aging programs as core offerings in library systems nationwide
Expand training, resources, and support so any library can start with confidence
Foster partnerships with state library systems, cultural organizations, and funding bodies to amplify impact
Resources That Bring Programs to Life
With Creative Aging, you’re not just running programs, you’re transforming lives.
