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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime

Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.

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Time Travel in a Trunk: Engaging Learners with Historical Artifacts

How can librarians and educators bridge the gap between the past and present? The answer lies in Historical Artifact Footlockers — a dynamic, hands-on tool that brings the thrill of historical investigation directly into the library.

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Know Your People: How The Gail Borden Public Library District Turns Exhibits into Community Unity

By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection.

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Free Resource Guide and Book List: Cents-sational Reads to Teach Young People About Money

This new guide helps libraries build financial education collections and offers an assortment of programming ideas to transform learning about money into memorable experiences.

Book Recommendations

Feeling burnt out or less creative with your programs? This list of suggested books might be able to help. 

Communities for Immunity

Want to build your community’s confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine? Apply for Round 2 of Communities for Immunity.

SOAR Analysis

How can your library team use SOAR analysis to build on your community engagement?

Weather Emergency Preparedness

New Ulm Public Library is working with local faith communities to prepare for harsh weather emergencies.