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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

Book Recommendations

Feeling burnt out or less creative with your programs? This list of suggested books might be able to help. 

Communities for Immunity

Want to build your community’s confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine? Apply for Round 2 of Communities for Immunity.

SOAR Analysis

How can your library team use SOAR analysis to build on your community engagement?

Weather Emergency Preparedness

New Ulm Public Library is working with local faith communities to prepare for harsh weather emergencies.