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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.
Human Battleship
Inspired by a school gym class, this life-size version of the classic tabletop game is fun for all ages.
Fact vs. Opinion for Middle-Schoolers
Help young people distinguish fact from fiction with these information literacy resources.
What Skills Make for Good Programming?
We asked 1,200 library workers which skills they used to plan library programs. Here's what they told us.
Bullet Journaling for Everyday Organization
Bullet journaling may not be for everyone, but we can all learn from some of its basic methods.
Bookmark Design Contests
A bookmark design contest highlights students' artistic talents — and provides a nice creation to give away in the library.
NILPPA Update: The Wide and Wild World of Programming
Through the National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment (NILPPA), ALA is quantifying the impact of library programming.
Libraries Rock: Music Therapy for All Ages
Incorporate the Collaborative Summer Library Program's rockin' theme with a music therapy program.
Breaking through the Busy: Tips for Getting the Students Who Already Do Everything
Students are busy. Here are some tips for getting the most over-extended kids into the library (or bringing the library to them).
Don’t Do It All Yourself: Creating Health Fairs through Partnerships
A new blog series on health-related library programming kicks off with tips on hosting a heath and wellness fair.
Book Tastings in the Library
Are your students hungry for good books? This low-budget activity gives kids a chance to sample new titles.
Is Your Online Reputation Ready?
Help teens and young adults manage their digital footprints with these tips and lesson plans.
Sisters in Spirit: Self-Defense and Trauma-Informed Yoga
The LP Fisher Public Library offered a free self-defense class followed by Yoga for Trauma.