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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.

Oct 10, 2023

Creating Accessible Programming Spaces

Whether it be in a meeting room or open library floor, are your programming spaces accessible?

Sep 18, 2023

Build a Better Book

Teens design accessible books and activities for people with disabilities.

Sep 14, 2023

8 Fun Programs Using Primary Sources

These 8 programs utilize a few of the thousands of primary sources available from the Library of Congress.

Sep 11, 2023

LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities

Apply for grants of $10k and $20k to increase accessibility services.

Jul 31, 2023

Build Caring Communities

How can libraries build caring communities?

Jul 31, 2023

Collaborative Library Program Success Stories

Partnering with civic groups, and artists are just a few ways to create lasting community connections.

Jul 28, 2023

How Libraries Can Create Joyful Communities

How can libraries create joyful communities?

Jul 24, 2023

Respecting and Integrating Newcomers

How can libraries make communities more welcoming?

Jul 17, 2023

How Libraries Can Increase Community Economic Vitality

How can libraries make communities more economically vital?

Jul 10, 2023

Promoting Wellbeing

How can libraries make communities healthier?

Jul 5, 2023

Public Participation: How Libraries Support Civically Engaged Communities

How can libraries make communities more civically engaged?

Jun 26, 2023

Express Yourself

How can libraries build more creative communities?