Public Libraries

These four carefully planned partnerships resulted in better access to materials and fiscally responsible resource sharing.

Things to bear in mind when your library re-opens for programming: Opportunities for self-expression, games, and makerspaces are a draw. Anything school-like is not. 

Study shows the novel coronavirus can only survive on paper for a few hours. An IMLS webinar with CDC officials called the material "a low concern."

The award-winning author will post two videos a week to help inspire young people to write, along with a monthly newsletter for educators and parents.

New and classic books for kids who like these shows.

Launching today: A wizarding respite for the coronavirus-weary. Through Harry Potter at Home, readers can access HP-related activities and downloads, including free audiobook and ebook versions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, available through April.

Myers’s 145th Street: Short Stories, celebrating its 20th anniversary, highlights the beauty of Harlem and the people and stories that make the neighborhood unique.

Technology is a common topic on parenting podcasts, and curating a playlist is a great way for librarians to engage parents.

First make a schedule for your little one including choice time, quiet time, and screen time for when you need to work or rest. Then use these resources.