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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.

Sensory-Friendly Programming

Lessons on how to create effective sensory-friendly programs, courtesy of small and rural libraries.

Drawn to the Library

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.

Marketing Library Public Programs: Digging Deeper Into What We Know

Do library workers’ marketing tasks vary by levels of experience, education and the existence of marketing support staff? A survey shows that library workers with more years on the job are actually less confident about marketing tasks, with one exception.

Pairing STEAM with Stories

Libraries can foster learning by pairing picture books with STEAM activities. For creative approaches to problem-solving, take a look at these five playful learning programs.