Community Connectors Interview – Lenah Oltman and John Kerber
Community Connectors Episode 1 — Recap
In this 45-minute kickoff episode, host John Kerber sits down with Lenah Oltman, the director who took Reinbeck (IA) Public Library from a modest program lineup to a community engagement engine. The conversation zeroes in on two themes listeners kept asking for:
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Funding that Fuels Growth
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Hear how Lenah turned data from a single successful program into a $7.8 K seed grant, then used that win to secure broader city support.
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Marketing That Moves People-
From Baby Story Time and Teen targeted programs to Canva flyers, café table-tents, and more, Lenah outlines the low-cost tactics that keep patrons—and city leaders—excited.
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Why Watch?
You’ll leave with a clear blueprint: start with one community-focussed program, tell that success story to funders, and echo the message everywhere your community already hangs out.
▶️ Catch the full interview below or on YouTube and grab ideas you can apply to any library, museum, park, or makerspace.