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.
Ready, Set, Game! Register for International Games Day
Join 2,000 libraries in a global gaming initiative on Nov. 19 (and earn some free swag in the process).
Tapping the Knowledge of Retiring Professionals
Don't overlook retiring or transitioning professionals as potential presenters for your library programs.
Baby Wednesdays
Wednesday mornings at Skokie Public Library are dedicated to the 0-to-23-month demographic.
Immigrants Thrive with Library Support
With the U.S. immigrant population increasing, libraries are welcoming newcomers with innovative programs.
5 Ways to Welcome Back Alumni
Welcome back alumni during events like reunion weekend and homecoming with these fun programming elements.
NEA Big Read Unveils New Books, New Look
NEA Big Read celebrates its 10th anniversary by putting a spotlight on contemporary literature.
Programs From Our Patrons: Lessons from ALA Annual 2016
Blogger Rebecca Starr shares program ideas and takeaways about including patrons from across our communities.
Summer Fun with Adorable Tape and Dancing
Step up your teen programming with Wii parties and washi tape.
Mindfulness and Meditation Programs
One librarian chronicles the ups and downs of the middle way. Because it's the easiest thing in the world to sit and just breathe — but it's also the hardest.
Using Global Literature in Translation in Libraries
Bring international books into your programs and collections with this new collaboration between librarians and translators.
May the Fourth of July Be With You
It's easy and inexpensive to create patriotic crafts for the Fourth of July holiday.
Hooray for PreK! Early Childhood Literacy for 4s and 5s
PreK children and their caregivers read, experiment and grow during this themed, interactive storytime.