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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

New for January at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates the moral vision of Martin Luther King and offers new lessons on the role of the NAACP in American history.

Louisa May Alcott

A new documentary recognizes Louisa May Alcott's extraordinary life and literary contributions.

New for December at EDSITEment

EDSITEment showcases a new lesson, “Boycotting the Baubles from Britain” and highlights a curriculum unit about Pearl Harbor.

New for November at EDSITEment

November is Native American Heritage Month, and EDSITEment is celebrating by featuring the recent five-part PBS series.

Making the Case for Library Programming

Make a case for library programming with tips that will have administration, board members, colleagues and the public recognizing its value.

Financial Wellness Month

January is Financial Wellness Month! To help patrons set and reach their financial goals, we've collected a number of online resources.

Prime Time Family Reading Time

"Prime Time Family Reading Time" has developed a program specifically for underserved families with young children.

One Book, One San Diego

“One Book, One San Diego” inspires dynamic conversation, contemplation and an exchange of personal experiences with a story.