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.
Book-to-Big-Screen
Re-invigorate your film and book discussions with a book-vs.-movie twist.
Three Ways to Market Your School Library
Are your tabletops or bathroom doors bare? You could be wasting prime marketing real estate.
Apply for a $10,000 Adult Literacy Grant
Public libraries are invited to apply for $10,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.
Holiday Programs with Heart
The holidays are coming, and we’re on the lookout for creative, low-cost programs with a feel-good component.
Free Photo Editors to Use for Your Graphics
Did you study graphic design? We didn't either. Here are a few tools to make your photo projects easier.
Outdoor Water Party
If you're willing to get a little wet, water games are a fun way to get kids moving.
Juvie 101: Six Things I Learned Doing Outreach at a Juvenile Detention Center
Librarian Paula Willey explains the steps she took — and you can replicate — to bring books and authors to a local juvenile detention center.
Celebrate International Game Week
Re-establish the relationship between teens and the library with tabletop gaming.
APPLY NOW: 'Stand Up for Health' Workshop
Get $500 to attend a health and wellness preconference workshop at the Public Library Association 2018 Conference.
Marketing with Subtle Nudges
No need to beat them over the head. Try these subtle methods to encourage patrons to attend your event.
Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop Stipend for Small/Rural Public Libraries
Public libraries that serve small and/or rural communities may apply for a stipend to attend a workshop at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference.
Lessons from Totality: The 2017 Solar Eclipse
The next North American total solar eclipse is only seven years away. Will you be ready?