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.
4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice
Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.
Reel ‘Em In! Get Secondary Students Hooked on Self-Selected Titles
Encourage teens to get excited about reading with these tips from school librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge.
The Library as 'Force Multiplier': Finals at the UT-Knoxville Library
An academic library shares its approach to program planning, risk taking and putting students first.
Fun Ways to Advertise Library Programs
If you advertise it, they will come ... won't they? Use these tips to get new faces in the door.
Free Health Resources for Public Libraries
The Public Library Association shares free health tools and resources in the spirit of Health Literacy Month.
An Adult Speaker Series on the Cheap
In the small town of Fenton, people craved cultural programming. The public library responded.
5 Ways to Target Your Email Marketing
Program marketing is all about getting the right message to the right person at the right time.
Campus Wellness: Promoting Self-Care
Nap tent, anyone? Many colleges today have campus wellness offices, and they're an ideal program partner.
A Marvel-ous Spring
With a need for family-friendly programming in their small town, an Iowa library created a superhero series culminating in a private movie theater showing.
Deepfakes, Part 2: Resources for All Ages
These resources will help everyone — from elementary students to library staff — spot deepfakes.
5 Ways to Partner with Your School District
If you haven't made friends yet with your local school district, now is your time to shine.
Eco-Friendly Fall Garland
Looking for an easy fall craft that is fun for all ages and reuses old materials?