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.
Support ALA's Cultural Communities Fund
Gifts to ALA in support of library programming will be matched until Dec. 31, 2018. Please donate today.
The Path to Healthy Aging: Partnering with Aging Councils and Agencies
Reach older adults in your community with by partnering with local aging councils and agencies.
Book Club Round-Up: From Our Archives
Looking for ways to spice up your book club? Check out these ideas from our archives.
Our Picks for Blind Date with a Book
Looking for selections for your Blind Date with a Book display? Here are some titles with eye-catching opening lines.
Fact-Checking Resources for Students
Young people are inundated with inaccurate stories. These youth-friendly resources can show them the light.
8 Ways to Save Money on Programming
Small library? Small budget? No problem! Chelsea Price shares tips for programming on a shoestring.
Defining Community Engagement and Outreach
What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.
'Check Out' the Things Libraries Circulate
Everyone expects to be able to check out books and DVDs. But telescopes? Cake pans? Litter clean-up kits?
Last-Minute Ways to Be Part of Small Business Saturday®
This year, Small Business Saturday® will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 24 — but it’s not too late to get involved.
Book Art
Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.
Library Designs Doll to Celebrate Community
A librarian and her patrons created a doll celebrating their community’s Indian American population.
Hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour
A library director shares his experience hosting the popular — and controversial — storytime event.