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.
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.
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.
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.
Apply Now: "Stories of Exile" Reading Groups for Public Libraries
This program engages readers wth experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora.
A Library for Firefighters
The Children Fire Safety Literacy Reading and Discussion Program uses books to teach fire safety.
De-Escalation Techniques
As a librarian, you already deal with a lot. What tools do you need when a stressful situation arises?
Vitual Reality Programs in Academic Libraries
How can you use virtual reality as a means to educate and start conversations in the academic library?
Our Picks for ALA Annual 2022
The ALA Annual Conference returns in person! Join us in D.C., and don’t miss these standout sessions.
Hybrid Programming Webinar Series
Check out a lineup of free webinars focused on hybrid programming in the library.
Tackling Community Issues
Want to address community issues at your library? Here are some common themes of discussion to help you get started.
Mutual Support
Partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit or civic groups increase the reach and impact of library efforts.
Exploring Hybrid Programs
Is hybrid a good fit for your library's post-pandemic programming?
Conversations to Build Community Trust
This Hawaii library helped its community regain trust in leadership through engaging conversations.
Where Do Library Programs Happen?
Library programs don't have to stay within your library's walls. In what unique spaces have you hosted programs in?
7 Fin Lit Picture Books
It's never too early to learn financial literacy! Check out these exciting and diverse titles.