Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians
What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.
Getting Started with Program Evaluation
Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.
The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.
Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data.
Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping
Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.
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Revisiting the Founding Era will use historical documents to spark conversations in public libraries.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.
Three Ways to Market Your School Library
Are your tabletops or bathroom doors bare? You could be wasting prime marketing real estate.
Apply for a $10,000 Adult Literacy Grant
Public libraries are invited to apply for $10,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.
Holiday Programs with Heart
The holidays are coming, and we’re on the lookout for creative, low-cost programs with a feel-good component.