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.
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?
Teen Programs for Banned Books Week
From letter-writing campaigns to debate clubs to button-making, here are some ways to get teens involved.
Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Creates Environments for Inclusive Play Partner
For inclusive programming that reaches kids with and without intellectual disabilities, the Young Athletes program is a great place to start.
Princeton Public Library's Open Archive
A popular program introduces patrons to local artifacts — no display cases involved.
Have Things, Will Program
Is your library circulating sports equipment? Don't just loan out the stuff — show people how to use it.
3 Ways to Build Partnerships at Your Small Library
Short on time to create and foster partnerships? Here are three simple ways to get started.