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.
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg
To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.
Knowing Your Strengths: Community Engagement
Now is a great time to take a close look at your library programming team and assess your strengths and weaknesses.
Report on Library Programming
The new report marks ALA's next steps toward the creation of a programming curriculum.
Library in Tiny Alaskan Village Tackles Housing Shortage
Igiugig’s remote location creates a high cost of living. This is where the library steps in.
Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage
This ALA grant will help libraries discuss the history of women's suffrage. Apply by December 1.
Paying Program Participants for Equity
Librarian Nick Demske explains his approach to the stipend model as an opportunity to change the world.
Q&A With a Book Biking Librarian
Book bikes can start conversations and bring books and programs outside of the library's walls.
Communities for Immunity
Communities for Immunity will provide funding to libraries to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level.
Mask Up for Story Time
"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing.
Talking about Race at Keene Public Library
A highly attended virtual program offered Keene residents a chance to learn from their Black neighbors.
Financial Literacy Programming in the 'New Normal'
As COVID-19 continues to loom, keep your program plans flexible in case of any last-minute pivots back to virtual.
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