Building Accessibility into Community Conversations
How can your library engage populations with disabilities? Take these tips and insights to help build accessibility into community outreach and conversation programs.
Find Joy in Nature First, Then Be Inspired to Protect It: The Blueberry Award and Children’s Earth Day Books and Programs
A lot of children’s nature literature, though well-meaning, pushes a narrative of “it’s up to you to save the world!” The librarians behind the Blueberry Award share ideas for excellent Earth Day programs and book suggestions that inspire a love for nature in young people without inciting climate anxiety or fear.
Sorry, We Are Out of Eclipse Glasses: Libraries and the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Was your library's phone ringing off the hook on the day of the solar eclipse? Did you run out of eclipse glasses quicker than anticipated? Libraries share their solar eclipse day successes and stresses.
5 Ways To Incorporate Media Literacy Teaching in Everyday Library Interactions
One of the best places to teach media literacy is at the point of need, where the users are. Most library interactions occur during the delivery of services, such as reference interviews, technology classes and interactions at the circulation desk. Consider these five ways to incorporate small lessons about media literacy into your regular services.
Moving Away From Program Registration
How often is registration necessary for library programs?
Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.
Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
The fifth annual community engagement grant will support two libraries' work in community empowerment.
Support Cultural Communities
As you make your end-of-year donations, help our communities shine a little brighter.
Celebrate SustainRT's 10th Birthday
Join SustainRT for a virtual celebration with networking opportunities and prize giveaways.
Passive and Relaxed Programs
Passive, relaxed and sensory programs can be enjoyed by all visitors to the library.
Accessible Performances and Book Clubs
Make your programs welcoming and non-stigmatizing to patrons with or without disabilities.
Help Shape the Future of BHM Programming
This study aims to explore the current state of Black History Month library programming.
Join the "Books for All" Campaign
The “Books for All” campaign enables people all over the country to participate, including library systems.
Creating Accessible Programming Spaces
Whether it be in a meeting room or open library floor, are your programming spaces accessible?
Build a Better Book
Teens design accessible books and activities for people with disabilities.
8 Fun Programs Using Primary Sources
These 8 programs utilize a few of the thousands of primary sources available from the Library of Congress.