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7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Friend Squad for Ages 11-16

Friend Squad is a monthly inclusive group for youths that teaches them to support their peers.

Nov 11, 2016

The Post-Election Library

Libraries are making their communities feel safe and welcome this week after a tumultuous election.

Holidaze Crafts for Teens (Revisited)

Looking for fun and festive holiday crafts for teens? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Nov 7, 2016

NEH Announces New Humanities Grants

The National Endowment for the Humanities is encouraging partnerships through a new grant program.

We Love the Library!

Blogger Jenn Carson shares how she got kids excited about the library during Canadian Library Month.

Programs that Empower

Diversity programming is just the beginning of important social justice conversations and action in our communities.

Nov 1, 2016

APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club 2017

Apply to be part of the Great Stories Club and lead powerful discussions with at-risk youth.

Oct 31, 2016

Let's Talk About It: Reading and Discussion Series

Looking for resources to host a reading and discussion series in your community? Explore ALA's Let's Talk About It series.

Curriculum Connections: Library Visits to Local Schools

Skokie Public Library staff visit area schools throughout the school year with a suite of engaging programs.

'Thinking Money' and Our Financial Literacy Goals

With a traveling exhibition, the Mid-Continent Public Library is helping patrons learn about saving, spending and avoiding fraud.

NaNoWriMo: Last-Minute Marketing

No plan? No problem! There's still time to reach out to writers and get your library ready for November.

How to Have a Haunted Halloween

Mrs. Librarian Lady is back with fun and spooky ideas for teens and tweens this Halloween.