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7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

May 4, 2021

Library Partnership Mistakes

Are you making any mistakes in forging new partnerships?

May 3, 2021

Helping Older Adults Manage Their Finances

Older Americans face unique challenges in managing their money. Are you prepared to help them?

May 3, 2021

The Programs They Are A-Changin’

For most of us, our 2021 programming is going to look a whole lot different, and that’s OK.

Apr 19, 2021

Media Creation and Engagement

Creating media content is easier than ever. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your programming.

Apr 16, 2021

Program Ideas for Earth Day

Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.

Apr 8, 2021

Money Smart Week: Online and On-the-Fly

A year into the pandemic, ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group shares last-minute ideas for another virtual Money Smart Week.

Apr 7, 2021

The Lesser-Taught Programming Skills

Programming librarians have a wide set of skills including some that are not often taught.

Mar 29, 2021

Evaluating Your Virtual Programs

Janie Hermann offers tips on how to collect program data and feedback in a virtual environment.

Mar 26, 2021

Love Letters to Libraries

Erie County Public Library invited authors to share their love for libraries through letters.

Mar 25, 2021

Virtual Programs for Money Smart Week 2021

Virtual Money Smart Week 2021 begins on April 10, 2021, with a full lineup of online events free and open to the public. Register now!

Mar 25, 2021

Tax Day 101

As Tax Day looms, librarians see more tax and financial questions coming our way.

Mar 22, 2021

National Library Week 2021

This year's National Library Week theme promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond four walls.