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.
Kids at Illinois Library Will Interview Astronaut in Space (and You Can Live-stream)
Libraries are invited to join a 20-minute conversation with astronaut Jeff Williams about STEM concepts and life in space.
Promoting Mental Health Awareness in Your Library
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Find out how your library can be an ally.
Our Picks for ALA 2016
Pack your ALA conference schedule with these sensational program-related sessions.
Creative Graduation Day Crafts for Teens
June means graduation parties galore, and these fun crafts can help teens celebrate in style.
Library Walking and Running Clubs
Partnering with a local running club can make both the library and running communities stronger.
Seniors, Don't Be Scammed
Working with the police and senior service providers, a library helps its seniors avoid costly scams.
Curating and Cultivating Exhibitors
Create dynamic library spaces and flawless exhibition schedules with these exhibitor tips.
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.
Finals Week: We’ll Be There for You
The One Where Roesch Library’s Friends-themed Finals Week Services Are a Total Hit.
May Flowers are Dazzling
Spring is the time to celebrate new beginnings — and to inspire your teens and tweens with colorful crafts.
5 Steps to Success: Starting a Program in Large Library Systems
Large library systems often have the resources to create innovating programming, but it can be tough to get new ideas off the ground. Get started with these questions.
7 Adventurous Summer Programs
Kick off summer at your library with unique programs that think "outside the book."