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.
Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage
This ALA grant will help libraries discuss the history of women's suffrage. Apply by December 1.
Paying Program Participants for Equity
Librarian Nick Demske explains his approach to the stipend model as an opportunity to change the world.
Q&A With a Book Biking Librarian
Book bikes can start conversations and bring books and programs outside of the library's walls.
Communities for Immunity
Communities for Immunity will provide funding to libraries to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level.
Mask Up for Story Time
"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing.
Talking about Race at Keene Public Library
A highly attended virtual program offered Keene residents a chance to learn from their Black neighbors.
Financial Literacy Programming in the 'New Normal'
As COVID-19 continues to loom, keep your program plans flexible in case of any last-minute pivots back to virtual.
Share Your Feedback by August 16!
Read and comment on “Skills for 21st-Century Librarians: Learning Objectives for Library Programming.”
Knowing Your Community
During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed.
Ideas for Creative StoryWalks
November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.
How to Handle Financial Literacy Questions
As library workers, we often feel a sense of urgency to help, but when it comes to issues like money, take your time and keep your calm.
Free Poster Exhibition from the 9/11 Museum
Starting July 7, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is offering libraries a free digital poster exhibition.