Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.
Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet
In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.
Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
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."