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Maryland Librarians Say "Yes!" to More Sharing

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   July 16, 2014

New Dream's CommunityShare Workshop is helping lead the way for the Sharing Economy in Maryland.


What Is the Role of Librarians in the Sharing Economy?

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   January 16, 2014

Exploring the role of the original community-sharing pioneers, librarians, in the Sharing Economy.


Community Building

Topics   |   June 26, 2017


Challenge Toolkit: Share With Others

Custom Pages   |   March 15, 2018


Meet the 2015 Neighborhood Challenge Winners

Blog   |   by Margaret Swink   |   August 4, 2015

Learn more about our Challenge winners, five outstanding community groups that are working to make the New Dream a reality.


Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 25, 2014

Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.


Knitting, Anyone? Learn a New Skill This Winter!

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   December 11, 2012

A lot of people think knitting and crocheting are for older housewives, but it’s time to drop that stigma.


Spreading the Sharing Message on MLK Day

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   February 11, 2013

Through the "Me, We, New Dream" mural art project, students explored ways to share resources and reduce their carbon footprints.


Why the Toys You Choose Matter: 6 Tips for Combating Commercialism and Encouraging Creative Play

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 29, 2016

Choosing toys and accessories carefully for your children can help them grow up to become smart consumers.


Top 5 Eco-Friendly Public Sculptures

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   August 13, 2013

Across the United States, 2013 has been a major year for public art installations with a larger mission.


Coming Soon! New Dream's "Community in Action" Challenge

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 5, 2018

For 2018, we’ve created a simple plan: we’re going to issue a series of concrete action steps every few months that are designed to help you build stronger communities and better love your neighbors.


Challenge Toolkit: Play!

Custom Pages   |   March 19, 2018


Want More Time? Give It Away!

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   September 25, 2012

New research shows that helping others can make us feel more "time affluent." New Dream Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her tips.


Downsizing Stuff, Super-sizing Life

Blog   |   by Jenna Brown   |   April 14, 2014

Jenna Brown's journey from suburban housewife to downsized city dweller—and tips for doing it yourself!


Discover Your Neighborhood: One-Mile-Radius Living

Blog   |   by Kathryn Benedicto   |   September 22, 2008


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