Outreach

From petting zoos to field trips, these initiatives forge strong ties with communities.

Among social media platforms filling the void as Twitter/X loses momentum, Bluesky leads in the children’s literature community.

 In colorful shirts and with a contagious excitement about the library, the supervising librarian of the Fairfield Civic Center branch of the Solano County (CA) Library system posts about the little library moments that can have a big impact. 

These public library programs reach out to all kids. 

From YouTube to TikTok, ­librarians’ videos are promoting early literacy and allowing access to learning activities. These tips and examples will inspire you to hit Record.

The hallmark of community schools is free wrap-around services, and more federal funding for community schools means more accessible assistance for those in need.

Virtual maternal health sessions, books in clinics, and more ways for public libraries to reach families since the pandemic.

In schools big and small, programs and partnerships with community members benefit everyone. Here's what some librarians are doing.

Battling threats to library funding and positions and educating the community on the value of librarians often becomes like a second job, taking up nights and weekends with conversations, events, and social media posts.