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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?

Dec 4, 2019

Reindeer Run: A Holiday Tradition

This time of year, we could all use some exercise. This festive, dress-up fun run raises money for charity.

Dec 2, 2019

APPLY NOW: LTC Engagement Grant

Apply now for a new annual grant to support innovative community engagement efforts in libraries.

Nov 27, 2019

Reflections on Year 2 of Skills for Community-Centered Libraries

The Free Library of Philadelphia looks at the evaluation results of their Community-Centered Libraries initiative as it plans for the future.

Nov 26, 2019

Hosting a 'Stranger Things' Escape Room

You don't need a lot of space or money to host a themed escape room, but being a superfan helps.

Nov 21, 2019

APPLY NOW: Facilitation Training

An ALA initiative helps small and rural library staff develop the communication skills they need to thrive.

Nov 21, 2019

Building Community in a School Library

Students should feel welcome in their library. Luckily, programming is a great way to build community.

Nov 15, 2019

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.

Nov 13, 2019

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.

Oct 31, 2019

4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice

Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.

Oct 31, 2019

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.

Oct 30, 2019

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.

Oct 18, 2019

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.