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Building Successful Library-Museum Partnerships

A new report shares examples of successful library-museum partnerships and highlights several promising areas for future collaboration between these community pillars.

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Enhancing Library Accessibility for Older Adults in Small and Rural Communities

Though age is not a disability, many older adults experience barriers with vision, mobility, cognition and other age-related changes that directly impact their interactions with their environment. Senior patrons share what they're looking for in library accessibility upgrades.

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Building Accessibility into Community Conversations

How can your library engage populations with disabilities? Take these tips and insights to help build accessibility into community outreach and conversation programs.

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Find Joy in Nature First, Then Be Inspired to Protect It: The Blueberry Award and Children’s Earth Day Books and Programs

A lot of children’s nature literature, though well-meaning, pushes a narrative of “it’s up to you to save the world!” The librarians behind the Blueberry Award share ideas for excellent Earth Day programs and book suggestions that inspire a love for nature in young people without inciting climate anxiety or fear.

It's Eclipse Time Again!

STAR Net is distributing over 5 million eclipse glasses, activities and training to prepare for the upcoming solar eclipses. 

3 Ways to Reach Elected Officials

Do you share library program outcomes with local elected officials? Read how to strengthen relationships with these stakeholders.

Logistics of a Hybrid Program

Boston Public Library staff share their tips for hybrid program logistics, such as staff roles and tech.

Is Hybrid a Good Fit?

Melissa Wong explores what library programs are conducive to the trending hybrid format.