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7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Aug 2, 2016

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."

Jul 2, 2016

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.

Baby Wednesdays

Wednesday mornings at Skokie Public Library are dedicated to the 0-to-23-month demographic.

Jul 14, 2016

Immigrants Thrive with Library Support

With the U.S. immigrant population increasing, libraries are welcoming newcomers with innovative programs.