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.
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.
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.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club 2017
Apply to be part of the Great Stories Club and lead powerful discussions with at-risk youth.
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.
Join a Reading of ‘It Can’t Happen Here’
For one night only, libraries are invited to hold a staged reading of this important work, royalty-free.