Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime
Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.
Time Travel in a Trunk: Engaging Learners with Historical Artifacts
How can librarians and educators bridge the gap between the past and present? The answer lies in Historical Artifact Footlockers — a dynamic, hands-on tool that brings the thrill of historical investigation directly into the library.
Know Your People: How The Gail Borden Public Library District Turns Exhibits into Community Unity
By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection.
Free Resource Guide and Book List: Cents-sational Reads to Teach Young People About Money
This new guide helps libraries build financial education collections and offers an assortment of programming ideas to transform learning about money into memorable experiences.
Programs for Ex-Offenders
While the library welcomes ex-offenders, they can be a difficult population to target. Here are three ways to market and tailor your programs to this less-visible group.
Rural Roots: Holiday Tradition
Larry Grieco's take on a well-known Christmas poem has become part of his small town's holiday traditions.
Pizza and Positivity
University of Dayton Libraries has the formula for a great finals week: free pizza for students, nostalgia for alumni, and warm fuzzies for everyone.
Holidaze Crafts for Teens
Throw a holiday craft party for teens and help them make cute creations for their families and friends.
The Overnight Expert
You've been tasked with creating a program on an unfamiliar topic. Don't panic!
An Interview with Blue Valley High School's Ken Stewart
Inspired by an ALA training session, a Kansas librarian integrated community voices into his high school library.
Where Christmas Begins
An exhibit of nativities from around the world is cause for celebration each year at the University of Dayton.
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.
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.