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.
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.
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.
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.
Tell Us about Your Programs and Partnerships
Take a 15-minute survey about your library's programming and partnerships.
Hybrid Programming 101: All You Need to Know
How can you maximize engagement with hybrid program participants? Read this for all you need to know.
Apply Now: "Stories of Exile" Reading Groups for Public Libraries
This program engages readers wth experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora.
A Library for Firefighters
The Children Fire Safety Literacy Reading and Discussion Program uses books to teach fire safety.
De-Escalation Techniques
As a librarian, you already deal with a lot. What tools do you need when a stressful situation arises?
Vitual Reality Programs in Academic Libraries
How can you use virtual reality as a means to educate and start conversations in the academic library?
Our Picks for ALA Annual 2022
The ALA Annual Conference returns in person! Join us in D.C., and don’t miss these standout sessions.
Hybrid Programming Webinar Series
Check out a lineup of free webinars focused on hybrid programming in the library.
Tackling Community Issues
Want to address community issues at your library? Here are some common themes of discussion to help you get started.
Mutual Support
Partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit or civic groups increase the reach and impact of library efforts.