Library Programming Excellence in Action
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.
Robot Story Time: Coding for Preschoolers
Introducing Cubetto, a wooden robot that can teach young kids the basics of coding — without a screen.
Booking with a Buddy
Skokie Public Library is winning the fight against "summer slide" with its longtime buddy-reading program.
LMU Speaks
A university library created a winning storytelling program from the ground up — and so can you.
Boot Camps for Kids
Skokie Public Library offers multi-day boot camps to help kids explore topics in depth.
Hail to the Green
Mrs. Librarian Lady shares lots of green-themed ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
No Money? No Problem: Low-Cost Programming
You can offer great programs on a small budget. You just need help from your friends.
Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs Today
Introducing kids to entrepreneurial concepts helps them with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Paper Monsters: Literacy Attacks!
Who wants to play with paper dolls? Everyone, it turns out. (Yes, boys too.)
Free Food: A Friendly Invitation
Free food attracts college students. So why not make food the main attraction instead of an afterthought?
Fake News: A Library Resource Round-Up
Help your patrons tell the difference between fact and fiction with these resources about fake news.
More than a Woman: Audience Mapping for More Diverse Programs
Go beyond Women's History Month to provide programs for — and about — the diverse range of women in your community.
Heart-y Crafts for February
Celebrate Valentine's Day and National Heart Month with these heart-themed crafts and activities for kids and teens.