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12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)

April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.

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.

May 1, 2014

Use Videos to Advocate for Libraries

The “Libraries Matter” video series showcases how libraries utilize federal funding to provide valuable services for their communities.

Apr 17, 2014

Grant Helps Libraries Revitalize Public Spaces

“Outside the Box” offers free and fun entertainment events in an effort to revitalize public spaces.

Apr 8, 2014

Zen and the Art of Having an Art Wall (Part 1)

A simple, carpet-covered wall has led to endless programming possibilities in rural Black Hawk, Colo.

Apr 4, 2014

Hosting Public Policy Discussion

The Choices Program seeks to engage communities in public policy discussions that lead to informed decision making.

Apr 4, 2014

Off Campus Outreach: Lessons from World Spay Day Pet Fair

University Library at Texas A&M, San Antonio worked with community organizations to tackle a city-wide problem.

Nov 5, 2013

Creative Aging Programs Engage and Inspire

After a lifetime of working or raising a family, older adults are looking to have fun. The library is one place they can have some.

Oct 10, 2013

New for October at EDSITEment

EDSITEment explores Galileo’s universe and discusses the how the New and Old Worlds collided in America.

Oct 1, 2013

Best Resource for Promotion is Library Staff

Beauregard Parish Public Library modified their promotion strategy to integrate the critical role staff play in marketing programs.

Sep 10, 2013

Supporting Community Civic Engagement

Convey, a civic engagement initiative at King County Library System, offers productive community conversations on local issues.

Sep 5, 2013

New for September at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Constitution Day, Civic Awareness Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Aug 16, 2013

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment goes back to school with lesson plans on just about every subject, looks at the American Dream and celebrates women’s rights.

Aug 13, 2013

National Conversation About Mental Health

Creating Community Conversation public engagement partners developed tools to help organize community conversations about mental health.