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  • Books and barks: Library pet programs for everyone

    Libraries are going all out to celebrate their furriest fans! From therapy dogs that help kids build reading confidence to cat-themed storytimes and library pet spotlights, these creative programs warming hearts and sparking inspiration.

  • Case study: A data empowered museum

    The Museum at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) serves the Rhode Island community as well as visitors from around the world. In 2022-2023, the Museum saw close to 120,000 visitors. Their collections consist of more than 100,000 works of art an...

  • Inspire creativity with library arts and crafts programs

    Libraries have always been a place to go to spark imagination, and tapping into the visual and performing arts can offer community members a fresh way to engage in creative expression. From DIY crafts to creative workshops, libraries can create arts ...

  • Building Resilient Communities

    The Building Resilient Communities Project aims to enhance the collaborative efforts between public libraries and community-based organizations in addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and its associated social and health impacts...

  • Data for Good

    Businesses make use of data analytics to gain valuable insights about their services, customers, and growth opportunities. Similarly, libraries are well positioned to play a pivotal role in analyzing raw data to assist community partners in identifyi...

  • Case study: It takes a team in DeKalb

    The DeKalb County Library System serves the 764,382 people who live in DeKalb County, Georgia through 23 branch locations. Library staff describe the county as “extremely diverse,” with a majority Black population of 52.4%. English is the primary lan...

  • Case study: Raising awareness of data analytics in Pottsboro, TX

    Pottsboro, a rural community of just over 2,500 residents in north Texas, is part of an area of the state referred to as “Silicon Prairie.” Sherman, Texas, about 30 miles from Pottsboro is home to a new microchip factory which is expected to have an ...

  • Case study: Teens build data skills at the Providence Public Library

    The Providence Public Library (PPL), located in downtown Providence, is a one-site system that serves the approximately 179,000 city residents as well as those living across the state. PPL staff and leadership foster an innovative and risk-taking min...

  • Tuzzy Consortium Library, Iḷisaġvik College

    Crisis management and planning have become an increasing focus for the staff of libraries, archives, and museums. This illustrative example demonstrates how a remote Alaska library consortium balances connecting the community to information and resou...

  • Food for thought: Library kitchens and cooking programs

    As community hubs, libraries can play an important role in promoting public health and wellness initiatives, including food and cooking literacy programs. But eating well involves more than just quality ingredients and culinary chops—joy, creativity,...