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.
Programming for the Census
Check out resources from ALA, the Census Bureau and others for help preparing for the 2020 Census.
'Stepping Forward' in Library Programming: 4 Takeaways from Rich Harwood's New Book
Rich Harwood's latest book, "Stepping Foward," offers community building strategies for libraries to adapt.
12 (More!) Tabletop Games Your Library Should Have (Part 2)
Part 2 in a series about must-have tabletop games explores those that might not yet be on your radar.
9 Ways To Take a Walk with the Library
Walking is good for your health, the environment and even the economy. Get out there and take a stroll.
Downward-Facing Goat: Programs for Animal and Human Health
Who says the library has to be for humans only? These health and wellness programs serve our two- and four-legged friends.
The Tunnel Tour: Heading Underground
Springfield-Greene County Library's underwater creek tour brought folks into a rarely seen ecological world.
Rainy Day Ready: An Interview with Melanie Welch
A new book from ALA Editions explores how libraries across the country are empowering people to make sound financial decisions.
Earth Day 2020: The 50th Anniversary
Mark your event calendars: April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and its theme is climate action.
Looking to Cook? Instant Pots, Supermarket Dieticians and More
Equipment demos, visits from local cafe owners and other cooking programs have been a success at rural Winterset Public Library.
14 Budget-Friendly Classic Tabletop Games
If your New Year's resolution is to make your dollars stretch further, take note of these recommendations.
Tacony Library Celebrates Community Through Their Events
Through community partnerships, a Philadelphia branch library put on a Halloween celebration attended by thousands.
The Fight Against 'Nature-Deficit Disorder'
Researchers and policy makers are talking about the problem of “nature-deficit disorder.” Here's how your library can help.