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.
Bullet Journaling for Everyday Organization
Bullet journaling may not be for everyone, but we can all learn from some of its basic methods.
Bookmark Design Contests
A bookmark design contest highlights students' artistic talents — and provides a nice creation to give away in the library.
NILPPA Update: The Wide and Wild World of Programming
Through the National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment (NILPPA), ALA is quantifying the impact of library programming.
Libraries Rock: Music Therapy for All Ages
Incorporate the Collaborative Summer Library Program's rockin' theme with a music therapy program.
Breaking through the Busy: Tips for Getting the Students Who Already Do Everything
Students are busy. Here are some tips for getting the most over-extended kids into the library (or bringing the library to them).
Don’t Do It All Yourself: Creating Health Fairs through Partnerships
A new blog series on health-related library programming kicks off with tips on hosting a heath and wellness fair.
Book Tastings in the Library
Are your students hungry for good books? This low-budget activity gives kids a chance to sample new titles.
Is Your Online Reputation Ready?
Help teens and young adults manage their digital footprints with these tips and lesson plans.
Sisters in Spirit: Self-Defense and Trauma-Informed Yoga
The LP Fisher Public Library offered a free self-defense class followed by Yoga for Trauma.
APPLY NOW: 'The Great American Read'
Public libraries, apply by April 17 for grants to host programs around the upcoming PBS series.
Obscure Holidays: Fun for Everyone
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, anyone? Every day is an excuse to program with these holidays.
Promoting Your Event: A Timeline
Why reinvent the wheel? John Jackson shares his tabletable for promoting programs at his academic library.