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To Charge or Not to Charge?

Some library programs come with a cost — literally. Noah Lenstra explores the issue.

An Adult Speaker Series on the Cheap

In the small town of Fenton, people craved cultural programming. The public library responded.

Small Tribe Librarian: Making the Most of Free Resources

Are you in need of a starting point or some direction? These free resources will get your imagination going.

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6 Easy Demos, Contests & Tutorials to Fill Your Social Media Gaps

Chelsea Price shares some tips from her new book "209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets."

Nov 13, 2019

Grant Prep: 6 Things to Do Before Starting

Finding and applying for grants can be a slog, but it’s easier with some advance preparation.

Advertising, Marketing & Making Connections

Big programs call for big marketing. Here's how one library promoted a huge series for older adults.

8 Ways to Save Money on Programming in a Tiny Library (Part 2)

A small programming budget doesn't need to hold you back. Here are more tips for programming on a shoestring.

  • Read more about Big Programs, Little Budget: Forging Community Partnerships in a Small Town

Aug 2, 2017

Programming in My Urban Community College Library

Sandy Marcus shares lessons learned from 25 years of community college librarianship.

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