Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime
Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.
Time Travel in a Trunk: Engaging Learners with Historical Artifacts
How can librarians and educators bridge the gap between the past and present? The answer lies in Historical Artifact Footlockers — a dynamic, hands-on tool that brings the thrill of historical investigation directly into the library.
Know Your People: How The Gail Borden Public Library District Turns Exhibits into Community Unity
By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection.
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.
The National Day of Racial Healing
ALA is joining the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in observing the National Day of Racial Healing.
Ten Reasons to 'Pop-Up' at ComicCons
Hosting a pop-up at your local comic convention may be a lot of work, but it may be worth it.
Hang with Jake: Therapy Dogs & Teens
Hosting an unstructured therapy dog program can help your teen patrons battle anxiety and depression.
APPLY NOW: TRHT Great Stories Club
Apply by Feb. 16, 2018, to be part of a new pilot program to reach underserved youth through literature and racial healing sessions.
Crush the Shush: Wrestling in the Library
Milwaukee Public Library partnered with luchadores to show that libraries aren't always quiet.
APPLY NOW: Revisiting the Founding Era
Revisiting the Founding Era will use historical documents to spark conversations in public libraries.
Webinars for a New Programming Librarian
Just starting out with library programming, or looking to be re-energized? Learn from your peers with these three webinars.
Painted Pumpkin Party
Good gourd, pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! We've found a low-budget, family-friendly activity for everyone to enjoy.
Free Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop for Academic Libraries
Academic library professionals are invited to a free preconference workshop at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver.
Five Alternatives to Book Talks
These programs will get your students excited about reading (whether or not you've read the book).
Winter Festival of Gifts: A Season of Giving
This food drive (with a twist) is a beloved way for staff to creatively give back to the community.
Book-to-Big-Screen
Re-invigorate your film and book discussions with a book-vs.-movie twist.