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Halloween costumes shouldn't languish in the back of the closet. Set up a swap at your library.
10/19/2026

Halloween costumes shouldn't languish in the back of the closet. Set up a swap at your library.

Have you ever considered hosting a Halloween costume swap at your library? Learn how one library celebrates Halloween sustainability,

Celebrate autumn with some delicious reads!
10/02/2026

Celebrate autumn with some delicious reads!

Learn about some delicious reads about Fall and Harvest which are perfect to share with young children. Some great ideas for storytime!

Making the case for creative chaos in the library!
10/01/2026

Making the case for creative chaos in the library!

Explore the charm of creative Youth Services spaces that engage children and spark imagination with vibrant decor and fun displays.

Blogger Maria Leon-Roman shares tips that have helped her find success in bilingual story times.
09/30/2026

Blogger Maria Leon-Roman shares tips that have helped her find success in bilingual story times.

I recently took a 3-month break from hosting story time, due to life, travel, and the fact that my normal Thursday morning slot was being used for another program. It has been three years since I started hosting bilingual family story time (BFST) at my branch. My program is in English and Spanish. S...

If your to-do list is overwhelming you, consider some triage.
09/29/2026

If your to-do list is overwhelming you, consider some triage.

For most people, having a massive to-do list can feel extremely overwhelming. As summer comes to a close and the hectic back to school season begins, our daily to-do lists must pivot while we switch gears. Changing routines, schedules, and tasks can impact our responsibilities, projects, and daily d...

Wiggles welcome! Here are some playful ways to bring movement to storytime for babies.
09/25/2026

Wiggles welcome! Here are some playful ways to bring movement to storytime for babies.

A librarian shares ideas for incorporating more and bigger movement in baby storytimes to stimulate development and engagement.

Guest blogger Danielle Jones reflects on how YALSA membership enriched her life and career.
09/25/2026

Guest blogger Danielle Jones reflects on how YALSA membership enriched her life and career.

The ALSC Vice-President/President Elect reflects on their YALSA membership and its impact on their career as it reunites with ALSC and moves forward.

Blogger Dr. Vikki C. Terrile talks about how a book of folktales for kids impressed a bunch of teen guys she'd never met...
09/23/2026

Blogger Dr. Vikki C. Terrile talks about how a book of folktales for kids impressed a bunch of teen guys she'd never met.

In the spirit of reunification and the inclusion of teens into the charge of the Library Services to Underserved Children and their Caregivers Committee: Many years ago, when I was regularly doing outreach to juvenile detention centers as a teen librarian, I arranged a summer schedule with an intake...

Program evaluation matters! Find out why and learn helpful steps for working through the process.
09/22/2026

Program evaluation matters! Find out why and learn helpful steps for working through the process.

Learn how thoughtful program evaluation helps libraries review, revise, and retire program options that better serve changing community needs.

ASL, animal signs, and foxes—Oh my!
09/16/2026

ASL, animal signs, and foxes—Oh my!

A few years ago, I took a class through ALSC specifically about using American Sign Language in storytime and library programming. I immediately brought my beginner ASL skills into the school library, and used my learning as a chance to learn alongside my students. I learned signs as I needed to for...

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