Public Libraries

Across the country, school and public librarians are creating their own summer reading programs that not only combat the academic slide and keep kids reading but promote book choice and personal connection.

This fantasy-themed TTRPG roundup features games perfect for library programming, where players can step into the boots, paws, or claws of adorable animals and outlandish creatures to work together and save the day.

Fish, frogs, and other aquarium life at school and public libraries entertain and offer lessons in science and responsibility.

Book access and other restrictions on libraries and library values remain top of mind for readers. So too, practical posts toward serving library patrons, with creative ideas for staging a crime investigation to teach research skills and preserving family recipes getting the most views on SLJ.com.

Birding is a great way for students and teachers to connect with nature. From citizen science projects and live feeder stations—and books galore—the resources here will help kids learn about our avian friends.

Libraries use data about summer programs to make them better every year, and their methods have been improving.

Tabletop role-playing games can be popular programming for all ages in school and public libraries.

This roundup features an assortment of tabletop role-playing games that are easy to learn, easy to play, and have something for everyone.

Thanks to a remarkable effort by a public library, 20 New York teens had an unforgettable trip visiting monuments and museums and learning and connecting with history.