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7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Fact-Checking Resources for Students

Young people are inundated with inaccurate stories. These youth-friendly resources can show them the light.

8 Ways to Save Money on Programming

Small library? Small budget? No problem! Chelsea Price shares tips for programming on a shoestring.

Defining Community Engagement and Outreach

What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.

Nov 12, 2018

'Check Out' the Things Libraries Circulate

Everyone expects to be able to check out books and DVDs. But telescopes? Cake pans? Litter clean-up kits?

Nov 8, 2018

Last-Minute Ways to Be Part of Small Business Saturday®

This year, Small Business Saturday® will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 24 — but it’s not too late to get involved.

Book Art

Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.

Nov 5, 2018

Library Designs Doll to Celebrate Community

A librarian and her patrons created a doll celebrating their community’s Indian American population.

Oct 26, 2018

Hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour

A library director shares his experience hosting the popular — and controversial — storytime event.

Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Initiative

Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.

Libraries Help Each Other Address Food Insecurity

These two library programs help fill patrons' heads, bellies and hearts.

Oct 15, 2018

American Dream Literacy Initiative Grants

Public libraries are invited to apply by Dec. 14 for a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy services.

A Mystery Maker Challenge

Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.