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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

WRITE Stuff Writing Club

This monthly writing club is for all types — from hard-core, disciplined (kid) writers to those who just want to have fun.

May Flowers are Dazzling

Spring is the time to celebrate new beginnings — and to inspire your teens and tweens with colorful crafts.

Preservation Week 2016

Connect with your community through events that demonstrate how to preserve our personal and shared collections.

Giving Food for Fines

Blogger Katy Kelly shares tips and tricks for conducting a successful Food for Fines program.