Libraries and Nonprofits: Making the Case
Develop high-impact health and wellness programming in your library by finding and working with nonprofits.
March into Health
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Gail Borden Public Library collaborated with local organizations and businesses to host 34 health programs in one month.
Breaking through the Busy: Tips for Getting the Students Who Already Do Everything
Students are busy. Here are some tips for getting the most over-extended kids into the library (or bringing the library to them).
Creative Engagement with Youth
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Kansas City Public Library brought fun, creative art projects, like Continuous Line Monsters, to kids in a local after-school program.
Juvie 101: Six Things I Learned Doing Outreach at a Juvenile Detention Center
Librarian Paula Willey explains the steps she took — and you can replicate — to bring books and authors to a local juvenile detention center.
Run with It
Start a walking or running club at your library using these helpful tips from blogger Jenn Carson.
Takeaways on Tween STEAM Engagement
How can you best create inclusive and engaging STEAM programs for tweens?
Library Programs to Help Scout Troops Earn Badges
Try out these 11 fun programs libraries have used to help Scout troops earn badges.
Finals Week Pet Grams
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Pet Grams are an easy way to spread kindness and cuteness while promoting academic library resources.
Robots and Retirees
Don't plan tech programming with only younger crowds in mind! Get seniors involved with easy STEM robots.