Welcome to School, I'm Your Zoom-brarian
As school librarians start a new year, one thing is certain: it will be a start unlike any other.
Wear the Dang Mask: Lessons from a Library that Re-opened Too Soon
Maybe your library can't require patrons to wear masks, but you can set an example through programming.
Presenting Virtual Library Programming in Uncertain Times
Hannah Schmidl reflects on her experience of quickly pivoting from in-person to virtual programming and how this new skillset will stick around.
Tell Us about Your Virtual Programs!
ALA’s Public Programs Office is looking for unique virtual programs for an upcoming book.
The Great Brookie Bake-Off (Online)
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In the style of Netflix's "Nailed It!," Emmet O'Neal Library hosts a raucous cake-decorating contest.
Creativity Crates for Summer Reading
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Bath County Memorial Library’s crates provide books, crafts and resources for two weeks of at-home reading.
What Now?! Thoughts on Re-opening
Libraries are starting to re-open. Are you ready? Not even a little bit, says library director Chelsea Price.
Virtual Beer Tasting
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During the COVID shutdown, Vernon Area Public Library hosted a craft beer tasting with a local brewmaster.
Dear Friend: Quarantine Pen Pal Campaign
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A Tennessee public library launched a pen pal campaign to connect quarantined teens and senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To-Go Crafts
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Liberty Lake Library gives patrons everything they need to get crafty at home during the COVID-19 pandemic