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Book standing up open with the pages folded to form a triangle fan with black paper cut and pasted to the open pages to look like two people walking by a street lamp.
Book standing up open with the pages folded to form a triangle fan with black paper cut and pasted to the open pages to look like two people walking by a street lamp.
Book Art: Re-purposing Is the New Recycling
Blog by Annie Ruefle

Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.

Two groups of people sit at two tables and participate in a meeting.
Two groups of people sit at two tables and participate in a meeting.
Introducing Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Libraries Initiative
Blog by Community-Centered Libraries

Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.

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Children eating lunch
Libraries Help Each Other Address Food Insecurity through Programming
Blog by Noah Lenstra

These two library programs help fill patrons' heads, bellies and hearts.

A woman and child sit at a table making crafts.
A woman and child sit at a table making crafts.
A Mystery Maker Challenge
Blog by Donna Mignardi  & Jennifer Sturge

Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.

Welcome New Baby Program
Blog by Annie Ruefle

Providing a book for a new baby builds community between the library, schools and families. 

A cartoon drawing of a girl sitting at a desk in front of a computer that has the words "news update, fake, true" written across the screen
A cartoon drawing of a girl sitting at a desk in front of a computer that has the words "news update, fake, true" written across the screen
Confirmation Bias & Information Literacy: Resources for Young People
Blog by Donna Mignardi  & Jennifer Sturge

Don't let your young patrons be sitting ducks for misinformation.

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Person riding on skateboard on road
Learn to Skateboard: Partnering for Health and Exercise
Blog by Colleen Ellithorpe

Teen librarian Colleen Whittall takes her teens to the skate park — with nary a book in sight.

Three young children browsing books on a table at an outdoor event.
Three young children browsing books on a table at an outdoor event.
A Range of Ages: Mixed-Age Play at the Library
Blog by Jenn Carson

Mingling different age groups enables kids to learn from one another in new ways.