Programming with Your Library of Things
Join us for a practical, idea-rich session on how to design and deliver programs that put your Library of Things to work. Participants will hear real-world programming examples spanning disaster preparedness, workforce development, local food security, multi-generational engagement, and “stealth” sustainability initiatives, and leave with adaptable strategies for turning collections into meaningful, mission-aligned experiences
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Libraries of Things are now a familiar feature in many libraries—from laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to cooking equipment and gardening tools—but far fewer libraries are fully activating these collections through intentional, community-centered programming. Join us for a practical, idea-rich session on how to design and deliver programs that put your Library of Things to work. This webinar explores how to identify community needs, build strong partnerships, and use shared tools to address missing or emerging literacies. Participants will hear real-world programming examples spanning disaster preparedness, workforce development, local food security, multigenerational engagement, and “stealth” sustainability initiatives, and leave with adaptable strategies for turning collections into meaningful, mission-aligned experiences.
Presented by:
- Hazel Onsrud, Adult Services Librarian, Curtis Memorial Library
- Rachel Tanner, Tool Library Programmer, Central Arkansas Library System
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- Library of Things Mutual Aid Group
https://sites.google.com/view/lotmutualaid/home
Date
03 March 2026
Time
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]

Webinar presenter Rachel Tanner
Webinar presenter Hazel Onsrud
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