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A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

Free Download: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

This new free guide will help library workers to reduce disparities in healthcare access and foster active engagement in personal health management for adults.

Facilitating Meetings in Support of Your Cool New Program Idea

If you have a cool new idea for a program, chances are you have to “sell” your boss on the idea before you can move forward. All this work is likely to occur in meetings. Here's how to prepare.

Free Guide and eCourse: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides

The new free guide and eCourse will equip library workers with the tools needed to facilitate challenging conversations on divisive issues, promoting understanding and empathy. 

Get Beyond Deadlock

The “Naming and Framing Public Issues” webinar series aims to help librarians approach challenging public issues in their communities. 

National Women's History Month

In recognition of Women’s History Month, a list of programming resources has been compiled to help celebrate.

African American History Month

A compilation of programming resources to help celebrate the vital role African Americans have played in American history.

Connecting Girls with STEM Resources

Women hold almost half of US jobs but fewer than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions.

Designing with Respect in Public Spaces

University of Michigan’s library assembled a digital gallery that encourages artistic expression while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.