Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.
Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet
In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.
Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
For Teens, by Teens: TikTok Time
What's cooler than teens making promotional TikToks for the library while earning community service?
Libraries and the Humanities
Don't miss out on a partnership! Libraries are perfect programming partners for cultural engagement.
Hybrid Programming Resource Round-up
This list has the resources you need to help plan hybrid programs.
Remixed Classics: Scriptwriter's Handbook
This free guide makes it easy for teens to remix a classic piece of literature and make it their own.
Our Picks for LibLearnX Conference 2023
Headed to New Orleans for LibLearnX? Check out these sessions for programming librarians.
5 Things to Know: State Humanities Councils
What do you know about your state humanities council? These 5 things will help you with programs or grants.
Promoting and Evaluating: Creating Standout Hybrid Programs
How can you promote and evaluate your hybrid programs so they become standouts in your programming lineup?
Are Libraries Neutral?
The media often focuses on how libraries are safe spaces. How true is this idea?
Tools to Support Hybrid Audience Engagement
Check out these online tools to help maximize audience engagement in virtual or hybrid programs.
Apply Now: World on the Move
Apply now for this traveling exhibition on the timely yet timeless topic of migration and displacement.
Deepen Discussion with Primary Sources
Want to add some historical context to a book club? Try pairing primary source analysis with your programs.
Hybrid Programs in Rural Libraries
What can we learn from small and rural libraries about hybrid programming?