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.
Apply Now: Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant - Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All
The seventh annual community engagement grant will support two library projects under the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All.”
Apply Now: Three Libraries to Receive $2,500 Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant will provide $2,500 to three libraries to support programming related to strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces.
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.
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School's Out! Pick Up Some STEAM!
Use STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — to help teens and tweens explore the world around them.
Rural Roots: E-Newsletter Tips
One of the most effective ways for a rural library to communicate with its community is by the electronic newsletter.
No Fuss Minecraft Programs
Offer Minecraft programming for different ages and audiences at your library.
Business on a Budget: Programming for Entrepreneurs
Here are tips for serving your library's entrepreneurs without breaking the bank.
Model Make and Take
This is the story of how our library worked with a local business to bring an childhood hobby to the community.
Yoga Baby Steps: Creating Yoga Programs for Your Littlest Patrons
Creating yoga programs for your littlest patrons and their caregivers.