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Photograph of hands counting cash.
A Community Engagement Revolution: How Paying Program Participants Can Make Your Library More Equitable
in News

Librarian Nick Demske explains his approach to the stipend model as an opportunity to change the world.

Photograph of the book bike at the Farmers Market
Photograph of the book bike at the Farmers Market
Library on Wheels: Q&A With a Book Biking Librarian
in News

Book bikes can start conversations and bring books and programs outside of the library's walls. 

Photograph shows the five winning canvases of the contest.
Photograph shows the five winning canvases of the contest.
Tails and Tales Mini-Canvas Art Contest
in Program Models

A Utah library invited adult patrons to create mini artworks based on the Tails and Tales summer reading theme.

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Illustration of people in a city park
'Knowing Your Community': What It Really Means for Programming Librarians
Blog by Skills for 21st Century Librarians

During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed. 

Photograph of librarian reading a story during a StoryWalk to a group of children.
Photograph of librarian reading a story during a StoryWalk to a group of children.
What’s the Story?: Ideas for Creative StoryWalk Programming
in News

November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.

Photograph of one of the final quilts
Photograph of one of the final quilts
Community Friendship Quilt Project
in Program Models

Crafty patrons contributed fabric squares to create four quilts on display at the Nevins Library.

Illustration of five various "My Pronouns Are" stickers.
Illustration of five various "My Pronouns Are" stickers.
More than a Pronoun: Small-Town Library Hosts Illuminating Discussion on Gender Identity
in News

“It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done at my library," says library director Julie Perrin.

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Photograph of connected chat bubbles on a yellow background.
Local Networks: The Librarian Skills of Outreach and Marketing
Blog by Skills for 21st Century Librarians

An ALA task force looked at several courses to see how they teach marketing skills and what we can learn.