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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.

Dec 21, 2018

Media Literacy at Your Library Learning and Prototyping Report

ALA has released a report detailing the activities and findings of the Media Literacy at Your Library project.

Dec 19, 2018

Partnering with Academic Institutions for Health and Wellness Programming

Partnering with local universities and colleges is a great way to bring high-quality health programming to your community.

Dec 17, 2018

APPLY NOW: Thinking Money for Kids Traveling Exhibition

Public libraries are invited to apply by Feb. 8, 2019, to be part of the national tour.

Dec 14, 2018

NYPL's Community Conversations: Dialogue-Driven Programming

New York Public Library undertook a pilot program to bring community conversations to branches around the city — with significant results.

Dec 12, 2018

Report Censorship (Even Programs!)

Books aren't the only items threatened with censorship. Report challenges to library programs to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom.

Dec 12, 2018

Don’t Throw It Out! Fix It at a Repair Café

At Repair Cafés, volunteers make broken items like new again — and keep them out of landfills.

Dec 12, 2018

8 Ways to Save Money on Programming in a Tiny Library (Part 2)

A small programming budget doesn't need to hold you back. Here are more tips for programming on a shoestring.

Dec 11, 2018

Navigating the Information Landscape: Resources for Young People

Use these resources to teach students to be thoughtful researchers and critical consumers of information.

Dec 5, 2018

Tile Art

This easy, low-budget and intergenerational program uses ceramic tiles and markers to make freeform pieces of art.

Dec 3, 2018

Building Your Library Team

Staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia explored team roles and dynamics to learn what strengths they bring to a team.

Dec 3, 2018

Mystery Reader: A Reward for Reading

Shh! The Mystery Reader is on the loose, hunting for students who are reading for pleasure.

Nov 26, 2018

Community Needs: Anything You Want, You Got It

When the Palos Verdes Library District embarked on a major initiative to serve older adults, they knew the first step: a needs assessment.