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.
Free Resource Guide and Book List: Cents-sational Reads to Teach Young People About Money
This new guide helps libraries build financial education collections and offers an assortment of programming ideas to transform learning about money into memorable experiences.
Apply Now: Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant - Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All
The seventh annual community engagement grant will support two library projects under the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All.”
Apply Now: Three Libraries to Receive $2,500 Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant will provide $2,500 to three libraries to support programming related to strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces.
Coming Together Through Music
This library in a town of 600 used music programs to connect isolated community members.
Why Hybrid Is Worth the Work
Accessibility, convenience and comfort for attendees make hybrid programs worth it.
Fighting for Accessibility
A small town library has begun incorporating accessibility into all programs.
It's Eclipse Time Again!
STAR Net is distributing over 5 million eclipse glasses, activities and training to prepare for the upcoming solar eclipses.
Becoming an “Untraditional” Library
An "untraditional" library offers a variety of the basic and not-so-basic needs of a community.
Celebrating Deaf Culture and History
Two Deaf librarians share thoughts on how to best celebrate and include the Deaf community at your library.
A Place of Comfort and Calm
This New Jersey library created a calm haven for members of the community.
Getting Teens Engaged in Hybrid Meetings
Hybrid meetings can help meet varied needs, but it may take some adjustment to find the best engagement strategies.
Community Responses to Hybrid Programming
Is hybrid programming worth the investment? Listening to your patrons is key to answering that question.
3 Ways to Reach Elected Officials
Do you share library program outcomes with local elected officials? Read how to strengthen relationships with these stakeholders.
Logistics of a Hybrid Program
Boston Public Library staff share their tips for hybrid program logistics, such as staff roles and tech.
Is Hybrid a Good Fit?
Melissa Wong explores what library programs are conducive to the trending hybrid format.