The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.
Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data.
Getting Started with Program Evaluation
Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.
Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping
Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.
New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults
ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.
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.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club
Apply by Nov. 16 to be part of the Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.
The Amazing Library Race
Teach your students about the library's resources with a competition inspired by "The Amazing Race."
Just Breathe: Kids and Meditation
Adults aren't the only ones who get stressed. Help kids be more mindful with tips from Mallika Chopra.
Free 'Great American Read' Guide
Download this 60-page guide for ideas and resources for programming around the PBS series.
Health Programs through Partnerships
A study finds that partnerships were key to San Jose Public Library's successful health programs.