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.
Accessibility, Privacy, Dignity: How Libraries Are Addressing Hygiene Needs
Many libraries offer free hygiene supplies in restrooms. This interview with two Missouri librarians explores how they make it happen.
How a Chair Storage Room Became This Library's Star-Studded Wall
A nostalgic desire for autograph books and the dream to create a green room led the programming librarians at the Avon (Conn.) Library to the designate the “Chair Storage Room" as the new home of a “Wall of Fame.”
Apply Now: Sara Jaffarian School Library Award
School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 annual award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Best Practices & Programs for Autistic Children
With greater autism awareness, librarians can remove barriers and provide supportive services and programming.
10 Unique Program Ideas to Teach Digital Literacy
From AI Shakepeare to family trees, these library programs can teach patrons about internet architecture.
What To Know About the Internet’s Architecture
Navigating the internet and its invisible architecture can be bewildering. Here are 10 things library workers should know.
Helping Users Understand Crypto Assets
If a patron asks, “Is crypto safe?” librarians can guide them to free, reliable resources.
Checking Out Connectivity
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have significantly enhanced internet accessibility for underserved populations.
Tackling Personal Finance? Bookmark These Links
Are you looking for information on teaching financial literacy at the library? Look no further than this selection of articles.
LTC Engagement Grant
The sixth annual community engagement grant will support two libraries' work to build neighborhood connections.
Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant provides $2,500 to three libraries with limited programming budgets to support meaningful programs.
12 Library Programs to Explore Local History
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.