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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.
Storytime Stretching
Adding stretching and movement to storytime promotes kinetic literacy (and helps get the wiggles out).
Sweet Treat Book Club
Pair food with fiction with this book club model for teens.
Money Matters: Financial Programs
Partnering with local businesses and organizations can help make your library users money smart.
Promoting Community with Archives
These libraries are using archives and special collections to create outstanding programs, and so can you.
ALA Annual Conference Hat Trick
Librarians who wear a programming “hat” can enjoy these highlights from ALA 2015.
Engaging Homeless Library Patrons
Learn how the Dallas, Denver and Salt Lake City public libraries engage users experiencing homelessness.
Your Own Comic-Con: Q&A with YA Librarian Justin Switzer
Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library recently hosted its first Mini Comic-Con. Event organizer Justin Switzer shares how he pulled it off.
4 Ways to Make NaNoWriMo Awesome
Encourage library users to write books, as well as read them, with National Novel Writing Month.
STAR_Net Explore Traveling Exhibitions
Apply to host a space, earth science or technology exhibition at your public library.
Back to the Future: Programs for the Technology-Challenged
When it comes to technology, Mid-Continent Public Library is making an effort to meet people where they’re at.
Planning Ahead: Haunted Happenings
Halloween isn't just for kids. Check out these haunted history and creepy-crawly programs for adults.
ALA's Great Stories Club
ALA’s Public Programs Office invited libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a book club program for at-risk teens.