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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.
APPLY NOW: 'The Great American Read'
Public libraries, apply by April 17 for grants to host programs around the upcoming PBS series.
Obscure Holidays: Fun for Everyone
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, anyone? Every day is an excuse to program with these holidays.
Promoting Your Event: A Timeline
Why reinvent the wheel? John Jackson shares his tabletable for promoting programs at his academic library.
Listening to Students Sound Off about Books
Kids say the darndest things. Capture those quotable moments with a Voice of Students wall.
Is Your Library 'Ready Player One' Ready?
Connect with "Ready Player One" fans in time for the movie release in March 2018.
Small-Town Librarian Creates Newspaper
When the local newspaper of Weare, New Hampshire, closed its doors, the library director stepped up.
Making Money Smart Students
Financial literacy doesn't have to be restricted to April. Make money-smart students any time of year.
Yoga for Heart Ache
We often celebrate happy times at libraries. What about acknowledging the messier aspects of being human?
Kindergarten and Media Literacy
It's not too early! Now is the time to start teaching media literacy. "Arthur" is a great place to start.
Refurbishing Your Programming Content
With a few simple steps, you can increase the ripple effect your programs have in your community.
APPLY NOW: ALA's Sara Jaffarian Award
ALA is offering a $5,000 award for school libraries with outstanding humanities programming.
Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week is March 4-10, 2018. Here are some low-cost ideas to get your creative juices flowing.