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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.

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.”

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.

Bringing Home the Concept of Where We Come From: Programs on Human Migration

Experience "airplane" travel, create a family tree and hear migration stories from community members. These programs explore the question: Where do we come from?

Feb 25, 2020

How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition

Springfield-Greene County Library retools a how-to fest to focus on sustainability and waste reduction.

Feb 25, 2020

To Charge or Not to Charge?

Some library programs come with a cost — literally. Noah Lenstra explores the issue.

Feb 20, 2020

Programming with Furry Friends

There are very few programs that guarantee great attendance, but animal programs are a pretty safe bet.

Feb 20, 2020

Evening Storytelling with The Moth

Working with a local theater, the Princeton Public Library hosted a popular storytelling series.

Feb 12, 2020

Let the Students Be the Teachers with TED-Ed Lessons

It's time to breathe some life into our library lessons with the TED-Ed lesson series.

Feb 12, 2020

Crafting from Trash: Zero-Waste Programs

The average American throws away four pounds of garbage each day. Turn some of that trash into crafts.

Feb 10, 2020

Free Facilitation Resources for Small and Rural Libraries

Free materials from ALA are designed to help library workers prepare for and lead discussions in their communities.

Feb 7, 2020

8 Ways to "Go Green" for Earth Day

Still looking for an Earth Day program? Think: Beeswax wrap, fix-it fairs and composting classes.

Feb 7, 2020

Programming for the Census

Check out resources from ALA, the Census Bureau and others for help preparing for the 2020 Census.

Jan 28, 2020

'Stepping Forward' in Library Programming: 4 Takeaways from Rich Harwood's New Book

Rich Harwood's latest book, "Stepping Foward," offers community building strategies for libraries to adapt.

Jan 28, 2020

12 (More!) Tabletop Games Your Library Should Have (Part 2)

Part 2 in a series about must-have tabletop games explores those that might not yet be on your radar.

Jan 24, 2020

9 Ways To Take a Walk with the Library

Walking is good for your health, the environment and even the economy. Get out there and take a stroll.