Public Libraries

How to extend toddlers' attention spans and model mindful practices.

Teachers and librarians want to record themselves reading aloud and post the video publicly for kids to watch, but is it legal?

A new customizable toolkit can help youth librarians develop teen programs; Nearpod launches SEL curriculum; Sesame Workshop needs you; College Board starts a new scholarship program, and more.

The American Library Association Office of Intellectual Freedom has released its annual list of most challenged books.

Trauma-informed approaches can help librarians better understand and respond to young patrons' behavioral issues.

Financial literacy, game night, and World Refugee Day programs are some family-oriented activities at libraries this summer. 

Every educator can play a role in SEL, which has been shown to boost academic achievement and improve educational outcomes. 

Our brains are neurologically hardwired for stories, and a story-rich life is one key to building strong social-emotional learning skills.

Censorship expert Pat Scales fields questions on cultural misrepresentation in fiction, challenged books, and more.