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  • Logo reads: Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Libraries, ALA American Library Association

    LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities

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    Apply for grants of $10k and $20k to increase accessibility services.

    LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities
  • Photograph of four teens sitting around a workshop table designing tactile board games

    Build a Better Book

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    Teens design accessible books and activities for people with disabilities. 

    Build a Better Book
  • 8 Fun Programs Using Primary Sources

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    These 8 programs utilize a few of the thousands of primary sources available from the Library of Congress.

    8 Fun Programs Using Primary Sources
  • Americans and the Holocaust

    Apply Now: Americans and the Holocaust

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    Public and academic libraries are invited to apply for the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition.

    Apply Now: Americans and the Holocaust
  • Image text: Haunted Library. Illustrations of black bats and a ghost reading a book.

    Haunted Library

    in Program Models

    Turn the library into a haunted Halloween extravaganza with stations for games and spooky stories.

    Haunted Library
  • Life Size Oregon Trail. Compete as a team to make it West on the most grueling wagon train in history

    Oregon Trail Live-Action Simulation

    in Program Models

    Inspired by the original video game, this program simulates a full run of the historical trail. 

    Oregon Trail Live-Action Simulation
  • Photograph of three children dressed in smart clothing with caps and lit up lightbulbs on their heads.

    Exploring Big Ideas

    in Program Models

    This program allows children to explore the basics of philosophy with different crafts and activities.

    Exploring Big Ideas
  • Photograph of a group of people attending a program at the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition

    Collaborative Library Program Success Stories

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    Partnering with civic groups, and artists are just a few ways to create lasting community connections.

    Collaborative Library Program Success Stories
  • Photograph of two Ipads open on the Spotify app. There is a cartoon question mark on the far left side of the photograph.

    Sounding Off On Streaming

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    Yes, you can play (and in some cases stream) music during library programs. Here are some of your options. 

    Sounding Off On Streaming
  • Volunteers putting food into paper bags at a food drive

    Build Caring Communities

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    How can libraries build caring communities?

    Build Caring Communities
  • Proud To Keep Going: Misinformation Shouldn’t Stop Pride Programming

    Misinformation Shouldn’t Stop Pride Programming

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    It didn’t take long for misinformation to hit this library's Pride programs – but that didn't stop them. 

    Misinformation Shouldn’t Stop Pride Programming
  • Illustration of a hand holding a stack of money against a pink background

    9 Places You Can Apply to for Program Funds

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    Looking to fund your library's programs? We've got you covered with nine places to start. 

    9 Places You Can Apply to for Program Funds
  • Free DiY Exhibit From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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    Libraries can apply to download a free DiY exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

    Free DiY Exhibit From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
  • Photograph of a student docent giving a tour of the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition at Southern Georgia University Libraries to two people.

    Academic Libraries and Exhibitions

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    Academic librarians share how they engage the campus with the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

    Academic Libraries and Exhibitions
  • Preparing for Program Challenges

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    Learn best practices and strategies to support staff, board, and community through program challenges.

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    Preparing for Program Challenges
  • Landscape illustration with village houses and internet connection waves

    100 Hotspots, 20 Rural Libraries

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    Two small town libraries share how WiFi hotspots for checkout benefitted their communities.

    100 Hotspots, 20 Rural Libraries
  • 7 Steps to Effective Community Engagement Evidence from Small & Rural Libraries

    7 Steps to Community Engagement

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    A new report highlights the crucial steps libraries take to effective community engagement. 

    7 Steps to Community Engagement

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Build a Better Book: Teens Using STEM to Create a User-Friendly World
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8 Fun and Educational Programs Using Primary Sources
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SOAR Analysis: 16 Questions to Improve Your Community Engagement
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Building Programs for the Long-Term: Think C-S-C
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