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Pursuing Accessibility in Historic Sites: Insights from Vermont’s Bixby Memorial Free Library

Insights on how to make aging library buildings more accessible to all patrons, including those with disabilities.

Sensory-Friendly Programming: Lessons from Small & Rural Libraries

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

Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?

Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.

Drawn to the Library: Programs for National Library Week 2025

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

Library Mini-Golf

When summer reading ended at Fisher Library, kids celebrated with 15 holes of mini-golf — in the library.

Meet at the Lodge: A Mini-Camp for Kids

Skokie (Ill.) Public Library built upon their free summer lunch program with a variety of kids' programs.

Time to Meet Your New Faculty!

At Loyola Marymount University, the New Faculty Orientation library reception sets the stage for collaborative faculty-library relationships.

Get Kids Problem-Solving with Brushbots

What do you get when you combine a toothbrush head, a pager motor, a straw, a rubber band and a battery?

The Blog Post about Blogs: Developing a Class on Blogging

Thinking of starting your own blogging class? Here are some of the lessons I learned.

Library Olympics

A library-themed Olympic Games competition invited staff teams to go for the gold.

More Summer Fun with Dream Catchers and Playing in the Dirt

Teens can create sweet dreams and dig in the dirt with these fun crafts.

Aug 2, 2016

Wikipedia: 'Intellectual Makerspace'

Can Wikipedia be embraced in libraries? These academic library professionals say "yes."

Tips for Hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Navigate your way through Wikipedia wonderland with this step-by-step programming guide.

Children's Programs for Aboriginal History Month

A Woodstock First Nation educator taught young people to make an indigenous shaker at the L.P. Fisher Public Library.

Jul 21, 2016

Ready, Set, Game! Register for International Games Day

Join 2,000 libraries in a global gaming initiative on Nov. 19 (and earn some free swag in the process).

Tapping the Knowledge of Retiring Professionals

Don't overlook retiring or transitioning professionals as potential presenters for your library programs.