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.
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.”
Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians
Many libraries offer film screenings. Do you need to get permission from the copyright holder?
Ideas from Peers for Book Discussions
A question about ALA's Great Stories CLUB program sparks a conversation about book clubs.
Programming Librarian for Library Students
Heather Paulson shares how Programming Librarian is one of her main inroads into the library world.
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.
Collaborating to Create School Programming
School Library Media Specialist Sandra Wiseman discusses her award-winning "History Hits the Road" program.
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.