Build a Better World: Recommended Reading Wall
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An interactive display helped Volusia County Public Library build support for their summer reading program.
Paint by Sticker
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An Oklahoma public library attracted patrons of all ages with a simple alternative to coloring books.
Analog Library Display
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This exhibit featured library and office equipment from the pre-web era. Visitors were invited to take a short multiple-choice quiz to guess the use of each item for a chance to win a goodie bag.
Tiny Library
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The Tiny Library is a passive program, display, virtual readers advisory, and craft all mixed together.
Community Poet-Tree
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In this passive program, Princeton Public Library invited patrons to fill branches with leaves of poetry.
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.
Programming to Create Lifelong Readers
Get students excited about reading in their free time with these easy program ideas.
The Giving Tree
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An artificial tree collects donations of new children’s hats, gloves, scarves and socks for the holidays at Bedford Public Library.
Mini-Maker: Sew a Felt Cat
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An Oklahoma library helped patrons get crafty with this (adorable) passive craft program.
An Interview with the Magpie Librarian
Blogger Ingrid Abrams shares how she takes on sensitive social issues with her bold library displays.