Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.
Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet
In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.
Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
Getting in Tune with the Community: San José Public Library and the Harwood Institute
In San José, meeting the needs of Spanish-speaking patrons began with asking the right questions.
ALA, Harwood Institute Announce 2018
The 2.5-day interactive workshop will help libraries of all types learn to lead positive change in their communities.
Parks & Rec: A Health Programming Partner
Partnering with local, state and national parks and recreation departments can help build healthy communities.
PBS Books' Library Engagement Program
A new library engagement program from PBS Books offers some exciting opportunities for libraries.
Eight Nifty Summer Programming Ideas
When summer comes, many students stop reading. Here are some creative ways to keep books in their hands.
Frankenstein @ 200
How is your library celebrating 200 years of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus"?
Wake Up! Story Time
These two books will be sure to get kids moo-vin' and groovin' in an action-packed story time session.
Our Picks for ALA 2018
Don't miss these sessions (and speaker Michelle Obama) at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
What is a Public Program, Anyway?
We know programming when we see it, but it's hard to define. Share your thoughts on our definition.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club
Learn how you can lead reading and discussion groups with underserved teens in your community.
Lights, Camera, and an Idea Worth Spreading
With TED Talks' TED-Ed Clubs, librarians can encourage young people to share their big ideas.
Partnering with Your Health Department
There are nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country. Have you partnered with yours?