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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Media Literacy for Adults

ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.

Pedal PV at Palos Verdes Library

Archivist and adult services librarian Monique Sugimoto uses her scenic bike commute as inspiration for the Pedal PV video series. 

LTC Engagement Grant

The second annual community engagement grant will support a library's work in the area of anti-racism.

Peggy Barber Tribute Grant

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.

Virtual Author Talks

An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.

Kids + Scientists

Space scientists, biologists and engineers can introduce kids to an eye-popping world of discovery.