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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.

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.

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.

There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming

Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.

Picks for International Games Day

Blogger Veronica Stork suggests several fun, cheap video games for your gaming celebration.

Kansas City Keeps Storytelling Alive

Each November, Kansas City libraries and school districts create a citywide storytime with the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration.

Reaching for the Stars!

Does alien life exist? Blogger Dana Vinke's LA-area library searches for answers via science-based programs.

Nov 6, 2015

APPLY NOW: The Big Read

Apply by Jan. 29 for a community reading grant of up to $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Prevent Bullying through Exercise

Programs encouraging friendship and exercise can drastically reduce bullying among children and teens.

Nov 2, 2015

'Thinking Money' Exhibition

Make financial literacy fun and engaging for tweens, teens and their families.

Art on the Brain

Reach the elusive "new adult" demographic by inviting them to create art. (Pro tip: Pizza helps draw crowds.)

The Very Important Prize

The University of Dayton's Club Roesch VIP contest is free, it's fun, and students really want to win it.

Programs for Family Caregivers

This Family Caregivers Month (and year-round), help those who spend so much of their lives helping others.

The Best Minecraft Mini-Games (According to Middle Schoolers)

Blogger Veronica Stork recommends three Minecraft mini-games to play with your patrons.

Oct 13, 2015

ALA Programming Award

Nominate your library to receive a $5,000 award for excelling in programming.

Libraries Mean Business

Mid-Continent Public Library is making entrepreneurs their business by offering programs that provide information and skills they need to be successful.