12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.
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.
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.
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.
Why 2020 Is Not the Year to Skip Earth Day
The question has become: What kind of world do we want to build on the other side of this crisis?
From Crafts to Masks: Empty Makerspace Makes Protective Gear
Tom Green County Library is closed, but their makerspace is busy making face shields and cloth masks to fight COVID-19.
Local History in the Time of Coronavirus
Librarian Monique Sugimoto encourages residents to document and share their experiences from the pandemic.
Book Club Going Virtual?
Are you taking your book club online? Here are a few points to consider before taking the plunge.
Digital Storytelling in 6 Steps
Follow these steps to create original digital stories to share online or as a fun workshop for families.
Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness Jubilee
For its anniversary, the Philadelphia library hosted a Fine Forgiveness Week. Now the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is fine-free.
Not Just for STEM Class: Makerspace Programming & English Language Arts
School librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge used makerspace concepts to explore classics like "Lord of the Flies."
Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond
With most campuses closed for COVID-19, here are some ways for academic librarians to bring experiences online.
A Whimsical Makeover on a Shoestring
With some creative thinking, Chelsea Price transformed her children's area into a magical spot full of surprises (and a tub).
Online Story Time: It’s Fair Use, Folks
During a crisis, online story times benefit society more than ever, so it falls squarely within fair use.
Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is rife with misinformation. Use your digital reach to help people sniff out fake news.
Serving Homeless Patrons in a Shutdown
Closing your public library may disproportionately affect your homeless patrons. Here's how you can help.