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From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook

This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Nov 20, 2018

The Path to Healthy Aging: Partnering with Aging Councils and Agencies

Reach older adults in your community with by partnering with local aging councils and agencies.

Nov 19, 2018

Book Club Round-Up: From Our Archives

Looking for ways to spice up your book club? Check out these ideas from our archives.

Nov 16, 2018

Our Picks for Blind Date with a Book

Looking for selections for your Blind Date with a Book display? Here are some titles with eye-catching opening lines.

Nov 16, 2018

Fact-Checking Resources for Students

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

Nov 15, 2018

8 Ways to Save Money on Programming

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

Nov 12, 2018

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.

Nov 5, 2018

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Got old, outdated or damaged books?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.

Oct 19, 2018

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.