Programming

Children enjoying Taylor Public Library's summer program

Your library's programming brings to your community, rich opportunities for learning, entertainment, and building connections across all age groups. Find resources, templates and successful strategies for planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating your programming efforts. From reading incentive programs to gaming, local history events to festivals, explore innovative library programs sure to attract attendees and increase awareness about your library.

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LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator

 Webinar / Last Modified: 07 May 2013

A webinar exploring LibraryYOU, a project encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats.

Tablets & Apps: A World of Possibility

 News / Last Modified: 30 April 2013

As the ubiquity of mobile technologies increases, libraries, schools and museums are experimenting with the potential for expanding their engagement with users through these highly portable and sophisticated devices. Thinking beyond e-books, the digital landscape abounds with possibility. As educators focus on 21st century learning strategies, tablets and apps seem like the perfect companions for problem-based, discovery and collaborative learning approaches. And the digital technology brings books to life, connects literature with history and geography, opens up opportunities for content creation and much more.

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The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae

 Webinar / Last Modified: 22 April 2013

A webinar exploring how libraries and community organizations can become innovative partners and collaborators, mixing resources, programs, personnel or funding.

Naturita Community Library Program Resources

 Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013

Program flyers used by Naturita Community Library, Library Journal's 2011 Best Small Library of the Year, to plan, facilitate and promote events hosted by their library.

Romania Libraries Success Stories

 Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013

Successful outcomes from four libraries in Romania who have provided patron training to seniors, youth, and job seekers.