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.
Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries
Planning a virtual author event? Read up on some tips for hosting a successful e-visit.
7 Nonfiction Titles about the Climate Crisis
Sustainability and climate change are moving to the forefront of public consciousness. Tackle the topic in your book club.
5 Creepy Craft Ideas for A Social-Distanced Halloween
Spooky season is looking different this year but that won’t stop the creepy crafting.
Checking Out Space Scientists
Want to bring a space scientist to your library? We gathered some places to look to land yourself a great presenter.
Marketing Virtual Humanities Programs
We'll enter 2021 with a new set of virtual programming skills. Have you mastered the art of marketing them?
Leading a Virtual Film Discussion in 7 Steps
Film discussions can spark meaningful conversations, even when you can't meet in the same room.
Budget Gifting with the Library
The holidays are quickly approaching! Is your library ready to craft up some budget-friendly gifts?
6 Easy Demos, Contests & Tutorials to Fill Your Social Media Gaps
Chelsea Price shares some tips from her new book "209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets."
The Pages of Madison County
The circulating journals have themes ranging from Netflix Recommendations to Stories My Grandparents Told.
Partnerships in a Pandemic: Food Banks and the Gwinnett County Public Library
Now is the perfect time to expand relationships with community partners, like Gwinnett County Public Library did with area food banks.
Publishers' Tips for a Perfect Pitch
Want to host an author? Here are tips for a stellar pitch and a publisher contact list to get you started.
Tips for Facilitating a Virtual Conversation
Are your online discussions plagued by lengthy silences or technical trouble? Check out these tips.