Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond
With most campuses closed for COVID-19, here are some ways for academic librarians to bring experiences online.
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Harry Potter Escape Room (on a $0 Budget)
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A new variation on escape rooms for Hogwarts fans — this time, without spending a dime.
Go Outside & Play Day!
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Pinckney Community Public Library hosted an outdoor launch event to promote its new sports equipment lending library.
Talking Tales
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A monthly storytelling program is an opportunity for a local troupe to share their craft.
Shorts & Stouts
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Folks love McCracken County Public Library's short story book club that meets at a local brewery.
Plarning: From Plastic Bags to Sleeping Mats
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Looking for a service project for the holidays? Make sleeping mats for the homeless from plastic bags.
Top Terrific Takeaway Programming Ideas from ALA 2019
School librarians share the best programming ideas they took away from 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Publishing Writers' Support Group
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An academic library provides space for faculty to talk about publishing — and the frustrations that come with it.
Community Conversations: Dialogue about Health
A New York Public Library branch hosted a series of health-related conversations, with scientists present to clarify the facts.
Libraries and Nonprofits: Making the Case
Develop high-impact health and wellness programming in your library by finding and working with nonprofits.