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Empowering Learners of All Ages Through Digital Literacy Initiatives

Digital technology has become the driving force for many aspects of life. Librarians play a vital role in this effort by offering various outreach services and resources tailored to address the digital needs of different user groups. Here are some tools and resources to help empower learners of all ages through digital literacy.

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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.

Authors @ your library

Contributors to the Public Programs Forum offer suggestions of popular writers who are engaging speakers and appeal to a broad audience.

Visiting the NYC Great Stories CLUB

Author Paul Griffin relates his experience doing a reading and dicussion at Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center in East New York, Brooklyn.

Grant Funding Sources

A resource list of organizations and institutions that have provided funding or worked as partners for adult library programs

Great Stories CLUB

The Great Stories CLUB is a reading and discussion program that targets underserved, troubled teens. 

Jazz Appreciation Month

April is Jazz Appreciation Month! So break out your records and pay tribute to this historical and living American art form.

Two of a Kind: Author Pairings

Looking for tips on how to tempt one of your favorite authors for a reading at your library? The solution is easier than you think!