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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.
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Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up
July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.
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Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
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There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Building Community in a School Library
Students should feel welcome in their library. Luckily, programming is a great way to build community.
Public Humanities in Public Libraries
Hannah Schmidl from Princeton Public Library explains why libraries are the perfect place to connect people to thought-provoking humanities work.
Grant Prep: 6 Things to Do Before Starting
Finding and applying for grants can be a slog, but it’s easier with some advance preparation.
4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice
Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.
Reel ‘Em In! Get Secondary Students Hooked on Self-Selected Titles
Encourage teens to get excited about reading with these tips from school librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge.
The Library as 'Force Multiplier': Finals at the UT-Knoxville Library
An academic library shares its approach to program planning, risk taking and putting students first.
Fun Ways to Advertise Library Programs
If you advertise it, they will come ... won't they? Use these tips to get new faces in the door.
Free Health Resources for Public Libraries
The Public Library Association shares free health tools and resources in the spirit of Health Literacy Month.
An Adult Speaker Series on the Cheap
In the small town of Fenton, people craved cultural programming. The public library responded.
5 Ways to Target Your Email Marketing
Program marketing is all about getting the right message to the right person at the right time.
Campus Wellness: Promoting Self-Care
Nap tent, anyone? Many colleges today have campus wellness offices, and they're an ideal program partner.
A Marvel-ous Spring
With a need for family-friendly programming in their small town, an Iowa library created a superhero series culminating in a private movie theater showing.