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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.
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Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up
July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.
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Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
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There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Collaborating with Galleries: A Blessed Match
The Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles collaborated with a university art gallery on "From Clay to the Cloud."
Academic Libraries and Poetry Month
Cakes and choirs help to inspire at these academic library National Poetry Month programs.
'Street Cred' Librarianship
Sonya Durney shares her experiences in program inspiration, forging community partnerships and rebounding after an awkward start with a potential partner.
Springtime Crafts Are in Bloom
Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares a selection of low-cost, Easter-themed craft ideas for young people.
Adventure Club Travels to Cuba
Elementary-aged kids got a taste of Cuban culture, history, food, and traditions in this after-school program.
High School Chess Team Sparks Library Program
Blogger Sara Peterson-Davis describes how a high school chess team boosted teen programming at her library.
Turning Library Walls into Community Art Exhibits
A library partners with a local arts organization to transform a blank wall into a community art gallery.
Make Way for Makerspaces
After three years and 300 maker project ideas, a nationwide makerspace website has announced a new offering for libraries in Illinois.
Dancing with the Stacks
Blogger Jenn Carson woke her patrons out of their winter hibernation with a hugely popular ballroom dancing class.
New Partnership Welcomes Patrons to Indiana Parks and Libraries
In celebration of the Indiana State Parks' centennial, 240 annual park passes were distributed to public libraries for circulation.
Film Screenings 101
If you screen it, will they come? Follow these five steps to ensure film screening success on campus.
Great Stories Club
ALA invites libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a book club program for at-risk teens.