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.
Building Technological Capacity for Small and Rural Libraries
Did your library need to upgrade technology to stay connected with the community during the pandemic?
Filling the Gap with Hotspots
Lee-Whedon Memorial Library shares the importance internet in their rural community.
Attendance Doesn't Equal Success
Two libraries share their stories of library programs with small turnouts that eventually produced a ripple effect in the community.
Hosting Difficult Conversations
Library workers share their takeaways from hosting difficult conversations with their communities.
Librarians On: Working with Interns
Get ready to be inspired! Ten library professionals share what to know about working with interns.
The Bridge Between Instruction and Programming
Columbia College Chicago Library asks what they can do for their students at the beginning of their artistic careers.
"Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club Series
The “Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club is a series of three virtual, interactive conversations about community engagement.
Re-entry Toolkits
McCracken County Public Library provides formerly incarcerated people with take-home kits.
Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit
One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.
A Reading Community For College Students
UCSB's library created student-led book clubs to satisfy the need for in-depth book-centered discussions.
Book Recommendations
Feeling burnt out or less creative with your programs? This list of suggested books might be able to help.
Get Ready for NASA’s Upcoming Telescope Launch
Using revolutionary technology, NASA's new telescope will study every phase of cosmic history. Is your library ready for the December launch?