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.
Helping Older Adults Manage Their Finances
Older Americans face unique challenges in managing their money. Are you prepared to help them?
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.
Media Creation and Engagement
Creating media content is easier than ever. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your programming.
Program Ideas for Earth Day
Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.
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.
The Lesser-Taught Programming Skills
Programming librarians have a wide set of skills including some that are not often taught.
Evaluating Your Virtual Programs
Janie Hermann offers tips on how to collect program data and feedback in a virtual environment.
Love Letters to Libraries
Erie County Public Library invited authors to share their love for libraries through letters.
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!
Tax Day 101
As Tax Day looms, librarians see more tax and financial questions coming our way.
National Library Week 2021
This year's National Library Week theme promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond four walls.
Tele-Conferencing 101
Courtney Breese, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation shares tips for hosting a tele-conference.