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.
Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Initiative
Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.
Libraries Help Each Other Address Food Insecurity
These two library programs help fill patrons' heads, bellies and hearts.
American Dream Literacy Initiative Grants
Public libraries are invited to apply by Dec. 14 for a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy services.
A Mystery Maker Challenge
Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.
Welcome New Baby Program
Providing a book for a new baby builds community between the library, schools and families.
Familiar With Financial Literacy?
ALA is seeking contributing authors for a book on personal finance and financial literacy in libraries.
APPLY NOW: American Creed Grants
Public libraries are invited to apply by Nov. 19 for programming grants centered around a PBS film.
Confirmation Bias: Resources for Teens
Don't let your young patrons be sitting ducks for misinformation.
Learn to Skateboard
Teen librarian Colleen Whittall takes her teens to the skate park — with nary a book in sight.
Dear Banned Author: You Make a Difference
Send a note of encouragement to the author of a banned book through ALA's Dear Banned Author campaign.
Mixed-Age Play
Mingling different age groups enables kids to learn from one another in new ways.
The Cooperative Extension System
Partnering with your local Extension can bring endless programming possibilities to your library.